Play and explore at the Library with different activities and workshops to celebrate National Science Week. The day will include dazzling displays of polymers in action, radical reptiles, extravagant virtual reality and super solar house craft. Come and experience a range of tabletop discoveries, interactive installations, and opportunities galore to play and explore with something…
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The new sciences of sex and reproduction | Challis lecture in Philosophy
The School of Humanities at the University of Sydney will be joined by the ABC’s Big Ideas for this public lecture. Paul E. Griffiths, Challis Professor of Philosophy in the School of Humanities Luara Ferracioli, Associate Professor of Philosophy in the School of Humanities Hosted by Natasha Mitchell, ABC Radio National’s Big Ideas
ODVC-RF Staffroom Science Quiz
Injecting some zest for science into the departmental office’s days.
Out of This World
Do you want to learn more about how small satellites can work together to achieve amazing goals? Then join the Shire of Harvey Library in a pre-recorded session with Justin Kruger, a PhD candidate in the Stanford Space Rendezvous Lab and a former Harvey resident, who will share his passion for space exploration with the…
Earth Science Workshop
The Earth Science Workshop is for 15 children, their parents and volunteers. Interactive workshops Building simple circuits, solar power and wind energy Eco-crafts, engaging crafts such as make DIY bird feeders and create art work using natural materials Creating a mini-compost bin Planting vegetables and flowers in small pots Learning in a fun and interactive…
GIRT Scientific Diver Training
Calling everyone over 18 years of age with 50 logged dives or more who love diving shipwrecks, sunken aircraft or other underwater cultural heritage. The citizen science programme Gathering Information via Recreational and Technical (GIRT) Scientific Divers is keen to have you as an active member. GIRT is a no-impact public archaeology programme And members…
The Twisty Science Show
Do you like balloons? Do you like stories? Then you will love The Twisty Science Show, a book reading with fun science balloon creations. It is the story of how our DNA makes each one of us unique, told using fun and colourful balloon creations. It is based on the book, “What Makes You Unique”…
Connecting for Climate Action in Tasmania
Explore Tasmania’s new Climate Action Plan and join our experts to discuss its community rollout, alignment with global climate change communication strategies, and the active involvement of young people. This National Science Week event is brought to you by the Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society and the University of Tasmania.
Feeding Tasmania: Our food future
With the world population estimated to reach 10 billion by 2050, there is an urgent need to address the growing demand in food production. Growers and producers face new challenges to maintain and increase productivity, while caring for our land. How can we feed a growing population whilst maintaining and improving Tasmania’s land and water…
Science at the Local Library – Empowering Communities
Join us at Penrith Library this National Science Week for an inspiring session with Dr Ricky Spencer. Dr Spencer is an Associate Professor of Ecology at Western Sydney University and will talk about the benefits of citizen science as a pathway to nature exploration and how you too can become an agent of environmental stewardship….