Note: this event is currently sold out. If you wish to join a wait list for places please email. Interested in marine science and ocean conservation? Join acclaimed shark conservationist Valerie Taylor AM for an update on the Grey Nurse Shark Census. Senior scientist Dr Joseph DiBattista will also present on marine science research techniques;…
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Film Screening: Ocean Wonders
In 2020-21, Schmidt Ocean Institute collaborated with research institutions from across Australia and the globe to explore the deepest and most remote parts of the Australian marine environment. These 3 extraordinary documentaries featuring footage from ROV Subastian highlight some of the extraordinary discoveries of rarely seen species and environments from this expedition in vivid detail….
Majestic Mesophotic Coral Wonders – Mural workshops with Ellie Hannon
Be inspired by amazing underwater ecosystems in drop-in mural-making workshops with artist Ellie Hannon, as we explore the intersection between ocean science, research and art. Ellie was artist-in- residence on board Schmidt Ocean Institute’s RV Falkor on a research trip to explore Mesophotic coral reef systems at Ashmore reef in 2021. Join Ellie in a mural collaboration this…
Insectivores Presentation
Year 5/6 students from Brunswick South Primary School will present Why We Should Eat Insects to students in other year levels (F-6). All students at the school will have an opportunity to try some corn chips made with cricket protein. There will be a follow-up event to this in 2 weeks time called The Big…
STEMspiration – Girls in STEM
Calling all girls aged 10-17: in celebration of National Science Week, come and discover the world of STEMspirations at our exciting event at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research in collaboration with the Sydney Comedy School. This event will welcome you to the wonderful world of science in a fun, supportive environment featuring jokes, humour…
Christian Scientists Symposium
Hear from academics and postgraduates about the joys and challenges of research in different scientific disciplines as Christians.
Glenmore Park High School Science Open Evening
To create awareness and celebrate the opportunities and innovations created through science as part of National Science Week. The Science Faculty at Glenmore Park High School will run the Science Open Evening for the school community. Join us for a fun filled evening of science practical activities that the whole family can enjoy. There will…
Victorian Astronomy Convention (VASTROC)
VASTROC is the premier State get-together held every 2 years for all amateur astronomers of any experience level from across Victoria, and sometimes from interstate. It is also open to interested members of the public to attend even if they aren’t part of an astronomy club. VASTROC has a long history stretching well back into…
Incursion with Biomedical Engineer
Brunswick South Primary School is running 4 incursions with biomedical engineer Dr Farrugia from Melbourne University. Dr Farrugia will speak about what a biomedical engineer does and provide examples of products that have been developed by biomedical engineers. The students will then build something that a biomedical engineer might design. Students who are in Foundation…
Future Forums: David Suzuki in Conversation
Celebrating National Science Week at Museums Victoria, renowned environmentalist and scientist, David Suzuki, joins forces with multi-award-winning ABC journalist and presenter, Natasha Mitchell, to discuss the current state of our planet and the importance of human intelligence in shaping a thriving future. In this exclusive event for Now or Never, Dr Suzuki will appear live…