Join the Royal Society of South Australia and the Royal Geographical Society of South Australia for a scientific forum on the biogeography of Australia and Asia being held as part of National Science Week 2023. This jointly hosted forum will explore the theme and legacy of Alfred Russel Wallace who proposed a theory of evolution…
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Learn how to compost
Join us at Springvale Neighbourhood House for an engaging and informative learning how to compost workshop, where we will be exploring the art and science of composting right in the heart of our vibrant community. This session aims to empower participants with the knowledge and skills to transform kitchen and garden waste into valuable compost,…
Hologram Printing Competition with 3D Printing
The hologram printing competition is an exciting and engaging event that combines creativity and technology to create personalised holograms. Participants of all ages will have the opportunity to use desktop hologram printing kits and 3D printers to design and print their own unique holograms. But this competition is not just about having fun – it’s…
Goomeri State School Science Week
Students at Goomeri are participating in National Science Week activities at lunch time. They will have a chance to demonstrate concepts they’ve learned in class and engage in peer learning. Students will also have to opportunity to engage in STEM challenges and experiments exploring different concepts including density, energy, chemical reactions, aerodynamics and geology.
Questacon Presents: One Small Step
Join us for a one-hour live webinar that is out of this world. Explore how humans are going from surviving in space to thriving, and all the incredible innovations that are helping us get there. In One Small Step, students will investigate topics of physics, biology, and engineering in an interactive, experiment-filled session. Session Times…
Blue World Presents: Valerie Taylor Ocean Prize
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;…
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…