Science by the Sea

Microplastic pollution is one of the biggest threats to aquatic wildlife and the human food chain. To understand the impact of this growing problem and develop solutions, we need extensive data collection to record microplastic pollution from Australian shorelines.  As a part of National Science Week, AUSMAP are holding an event at the Marine Discovery Centre…

Dr Karl Fire-Ed Up

Dr Karl Kruszelnicki is heating up National Science Week! National Science Week in 2023 is all about Innovation: Powering Future Industries. We are teaming up with the Chief Scientist & Engineer’s Fire-Ed Up program for this enlightening webinar, casting a spotlight on the role of science and technology in bolstering our defences against bushfires amidst…

Brain Break – De La Salle College

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.

Brain Break – Sunbury Downs College

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.

Meganne Christian: An Evening with a Future Astronaut

Meganne Christian | Aude Vignelles Embark on a captivating journey into the realm of space exploration as we unravel the remarkable story of Meganne Christian, a trailblazer whose unconventional path has led her to the stars. With a degree in Engineering from UNSW Sydney, Meganne’s path took her to the ends of the Earth as…

STEM Design Challenge at Zoos Victoria

Celebrate National Science Week in your school by taking part in Zoos Victoria’s online STEM Design Challenge. Foundation – Year 10 students are invited to use their STEM skills, knowledge, and an engineering framework called Design Thinking to design enrichment for zoo animals. Students will bring their enrichment ideas to life using the materials around them and…

Science @ Central

The UNE Discovery team will host a special Science @ Central event on Saturday 19 August.  Come along to the Armidale Central Shopping Centre and find our UNE Discovery pop-up science stall. You’ll be able to chat with scientists and science educators and ask lots of interesting questions while you look, touch and play with…

Friday Morning Tech Class: Using Smart Assistants

In this class you will learn about digital assistants like Siri (Apple) and Google Assistant (Android) and exploring what they are able to do. These assistants can help you perform tasks on your phone without using your hands, for example, hearing the voice command “call mum” to make a call to a specific person. Bookings…

Friday Morning Tech Class: Safely Meeting People Online

More people than ever are forming relationships with people they meet over the internet but how can you ensure you do so safely? This session will cover: How to set up your profile while maintaining your privacy Assessing other people’s profiles for red flags Safety tips when transferring an online relationship offline What to do…

Sound in Space: String Theory

Live performance of science-inspired music with conversations between scientists, composers and performers. The science topics will include string theory (physics) and relationships between invasive and endemic species in Tasmania’s Cataract Gorge (ecology). Using the Hive’s planetarium resource, the music will be accompanied by projected visual images related to each topic.  It is designed for the…