Professor Emerita Elizabeth Blackburn: Nobel Prize Winner, Tasmanian From the beaches of Snug, Tasmania to the world stage, and now Patron of National Science Week Tasmania, Professor Emerita Elizabeth Blackburn has never lost her tendency to be deadly curious. Now based at the University of California, San Francisco, Professor Blackburn is a leader in…
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Unsung Heroes of South Australian Science
Conducted by National Science Week SA, the Unsung Hero Awards of South Australian Science aim to recognise those whose contributions to science or science communication have been significant over a long period of time but who have not yet received formal public recognition. Two awards are offered: the Unsung Hero of South Australian Science and the Unsung Hero of South…
TAS: The Big Schools Guide to Science Week in Tasmania
Attention teachers, parents, and students: What’s on offer in Tassie for schools in 2020? LOTS! Check out our guide and get excited for #scienceweek! Welcome to National Science Week 2020 – online! This is a breakdown of online activity available for younger people in Tasmania, and across Australia, this August. Educators should visit the National…
Why you’re living in the greatest era of scientific discovery
Forget the AFL, the real heroes of Melbourne are the scientists working hard to advance human health. Take a look inside these cutting-edge research laboratories as we celebrate National Science Week. By Harriet Edmund For any biomedical scientist, doctor or public health professional – or those aspiring to be one – you can’t help but…
Future Earth
Is science enough? Just how many sustainability superheroes will it take to save the planet? We are living in an era of change, a new dawn of time where humanity’s impact on earth is more profound than ever before. The time has come to step back from the precipice, protect what remains and move toward solutions…
Strike a pose for the Satellite Selfie
Canberrans and Northern Territorians are being encouraged to beam a message to Australia and the globe via space for the world’s largest ever Satellite Selfie. As part of National Science Week, and the Where You Are Festival presented by RISE Canberra and supported by the ACT Government, the ACT National Science Week committee and The Australian National University…
National Science Week in New South Wales
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, National Science Week takes an innovative twist this year, offering a smorgasbord of online events. New South Wales Chief Scientist & Engineer Professor Hugh Durrant-Whyte thanked the local science community for rising to the challenges of lockdown. “Among hundreds of imaginative events and programs developed for the community to enjoy online…
NT event guide 2020
In the NT, events will be delivered by universities, schools, research institutions, indigenous ranger groups, libraries and community organisations. This year’s online community grants have provided fascinating and inspiring learning material for Territorians to access online, while supporting their favourite local artists and STEM providers. Download the NT event guide (4.4MB, pdf).
ACT Event Guide for 2020
This year National Science Week includes a variety of events that you can take part in from the comfort of your own home. The Week features over 30 different local events. “There are events for all ages and interests including at home science pub trivia, an online film screening, making rockets at home and hearing…
TAS: Get your free Science at Home booklet
Download your digital copy (17MB, pdf) of Science at Home, the National Science Week event guide for Tasmania, which appeared in the Mercury, Examiner, and Advocate newspapers on Saturday 1 August. Packed full of events, resources, fun kitchen science you can do at home and more, there’s something for everyone. Make sure you visit the…