University of Queensland graduates will share their insights into careers within the sustainability sector. The panel will discuss how they found their way into sustainability after graduation, what working in the sector is really like, and how students and graduates can build a career in it. The audience will also have the opportunity to ask…
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Deadly Science – Science Through a First Nations Lens
Join respected First Nations Educators Gunditjmara woman Nikki McKenzie and Kurnai Wotjobaluk man Norm Stanley for an evening of knowledge and storytelling. Learn about innovations and practices developed by First Nations peoples over thousands of years. Discover sophisticated systems and ways of caring for country. Learn scientific principles embedded in cultural practices passed down through…
Tour the Lab: Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute
As a community supported Institute we love to welcome the community to tour our lab and see the research first hand. Community groups, donors and schools are always very welcome to ring and book a time to come through the facility.
What is Proton Therapy?
Proton therapy is at the cutting edge of cancer treatment and research for rare tumours, paediatric tumours and tumours close to vulnerable organs. Australia’s first proton therapy centre – the Australian Bragg Centre for Proton Therapy and Research (ABCPTR) – is under construction adjacent to SAHMRI, with treatments to begin in early 2025. SAHMRI is…
Raise a Pint for Science – Trivia Night at Cambrian Hotel
This National Science Week, Bendigo’s favourite local pub – The Cambrian Hotel – will be raising funds for Discovery, the local not for profit science museum. Combining the best of science trivia, local beer & delicious food – bookings are essential. Tickets are $10 with proceeds going to the Discovery Science and Technology Centre Bendigo….
Little Scientists
Join us for a fun morning of science as we celebrate National Science Week. Our little scientists will explore what a scientist does including classifying, measuring, estimating and experimenting. Families will participate in some individual activities and some group work. Who: 3–5-year-olds and their adult carer When: Friday 18 August | 10.30-11.30am Where: Peter Goodfellow…
Science Week at Creative Kids ELC
We are offering children a series of engaging and exciting experiments and activities, designed to spark their interest in science. We have purchased specific resources, utilised our current science resources, and we are big advocates for finding and utilising natural resources. We love to get out into nature, and our community, and bring back whatever…
City of Darwin Libraries Science Week Story Times
Join turtle expert Dr Carla Eisemberg and the libraries storytellers for very special turtle story time sessions. Dr Carla is very passionate about turtles and will be sharing her knowledge. Casuarina Library – 10 am Monday 14 August – Preschool Storytime Darwin City Library – 10am Wednesday 16 August – Toddler Time Karama Library –…
Big Bang Science Workshop – Awesome Astronomy at Leeton Shire Library
To celebrate National Science Week, Leeton Shire Library will be holding a Big Bang Science Workshop about astronomy and specifically the Moon. Celebrate National Science week by investigating the phases of the Moon, testing your logical thinking skills and making a moon model to take home. This is a free program for ages 9+. A…
Helensvale State High School STEM Days
The STEM Ambassadors of our school have tirelessly designed an array of STEM activities for each of our junior science year levels to celebrate National Science Week. This year, students from 41 classes (across Years 7-9) will take on three exciting challenges, with our STEM Ambassadors leading the activities in the classes. The activities designed by…