Meet the exceptional women tackling the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Join us for Big Ideas and Inspiring Careers! Our event panellists are carving diverse and remarkable paths in the fields of wildlife biology, conservation, science communication and marine biology. Hear about their journeys and learn the innovative approaches they’re taking to develop…
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Platypus Watch
Have you ever seen a platypus in the wild? Springfield Lakes Nature Care Inc. is holding a Platypus Watch survey! The event will help to record observations of platypus to help scientists monitor these shy mammals. This research aims to find out how platypus are doing during the effects of climate change, flood and drought….
Science, Visual & Performing Arts – A Multilingual Confluence 2024
Bandana Cultural School is hosting a Multilingual confluence of science and arts! This National Science Week, come along to Granville Town Hall on 10 August to enjoy: A display of live experiments and scientific models by students of all age groups A science quiz on special theme Live, fun science experiments Extempore on important topics…
ANU Heavy Ion Accelerator Facility (HIAF) Open Day
Have you ever tried liquid nitrogen ice cream? Do you want to know how vacuum systems work or learn about natural radioactivity? Come to see our demonstration circuit or attend a tour to hear from researchers and PhD students about a unique research facility and how it enables world-leading research and support Australian industries for…
ANU Heavy Ion Accelerator Facility (HIAF) Open Day
Have you ever tried liquid nitrogen ice cream? Do you want to know how vacuum systems work or learn about natural radioactivity? Come to see our demonstration circuit or attend a tour to hear from researchers and PhD students about a unique research facility and how it enables world-leading research and support Australian industries for…
ANU Heavy Ion Accelerator Facility (HIAF) Open Day
Have you ever tried liquid nitrogen ice cream? Do you want to know how vacuum systems work or learn about natural radioactivity? Come to see our demonstration circuit or attend a tour to hear from researchers and PhD students about a unique research facility and how it enables world-leading research and support Australian industries for…
Underwater: Visual Art Marine Workshop
Embark on an artistic adventure exploring the underwater world at Boola Bardip with artist Ian Daniell in a marine based visual art workshop! Join artist Ian Daniell, known for this Life-Size Ocean Art, for a special voyage through aquatic displays and an art workshop for children of all ages. Discover the array of colourful creatures,…
In Conversation: The Rise of AI
AI technology has the potential to revolutionise our world with its promised benefits of personalised medicine, workplace efficiency, and autonomous vehicles. However, it also poses significant concerns such as perpetuating biases, displacing human workers, and spreading misinformation. Join our panel of experts in an exploration of these complex issues. We’ll discuss how we can harness…
The Art and Science of Taxidermy: Mammals
Learn industry techniques in this four-day bat taxidermy workshop Under the expert guidance of Teori Shannon, this workshop teaches the process of mammal preservation. Participants learn a variety of museum techniques including skinning, fleshing, preserving & tanning, and mounting a complete specimen, reading reference materials, creating custom forms/armatures by using body binding technique, assembling their specimens…
Brain Break – Museum of the Goldfields
We’re hosting a Brain Break morning tea with scrumptious morsels of science goodness to celebrate science achievement and endeavour. We’ll be getting together to share fun science quizzes, activities and demonstrations over our cuppa. This morning tea is just for us, but you can register to host one for FREE in your own workplace.