Associate Professor Karyn Johnson is the Deputy Head of the School of Biological Sciences at The University of Queensland and is a virologist who specialises in viruses transmitted by insects. After completing her PhD at CSIRO in conjunction with Australian National University, Karyn worked at the Department of Microbiology at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. Since joining UQ,…
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Flying Photon vs Dark Dooley
A phascinating phusion of physics, as The Flying Photon meets Phil Up on Science. Rayner Explainer’s award-winning show The Flying Photon bumps up against Dr Phil Dooley’s dark side, in a frenzied finale to National Science Week. Rachel Rayner’s show glitters and sparkles, despite Dr Phil’s best efforts to darken her horizons, talk about invisible…
HealthLAB – Charles Darwin University Open Day
The HealthLAB Team will be at the Charles Darwin University Open Day. HealthLAB is an interactive, mobile lab that promotes healthy lifestyles. With the HealthLAB team you can: Test your hydration Find out your reaction time Test your agility See inside your body Test your strength See your future with HealthLAB Time Machine and so…
HealthLAB – Palmerston Library
The HealthLAB Team will be visiting Palmerston Library. HealthLAB is an interactive, mobile lab that promotes healthy lifestyles. With the HealthLAB team you can: Test your hydration Find out your reaction time Test your agility See inside your body Test your strength See your future with HealthLAB Time Machine and so much more HealthLAB aims…
Charlton Under the Stars
Working with members of Bendigo’s Astronomical Society of Victoria, we will be hosting an astronomy evening in Charlton. We will be inviting anyone interested in learning about the night sky and the planets to register for this free event. We expect a broad range of the community to take part, including those who may also…
HealthLAB- Nhulunbuy High School
The HealthLAB Team will be visiting Nhulunbuy High School. HealthLAB is an interactive, mobile lab that promotes healthy lifestyles. With the HealthLAB team you can: Test your hydration Find out your reaction time Test your agility See inside your body Test your strength See your future with HealthLAB Time Machine and so much more HealthLAB…
HealthLAB- Dhupuma Barker
The HealthLAB Team will be visiting Dhupuma Barker School. HealthLAB is an interactive, mobile lab that promotes healthy lifestyles. With the HealthLAB team you can: Test your hydration Find out your reaction time Test your agility See inside your body Test your strength See your future with HealthLAB Time Machine and so much more HealthLAB…
HealthLAB- Yirrkala School
The HealthLAB Team will be visiting Yirrkala School. HealthLAB is an interactive, mobile lab that promotes healthy lifestyles. With the HealthLAB Team you can: Test your hydration Find out your reaction time Test your agility See inside your body Test your strength See your future with HealthLAB Time Machine and so much more HealthLAB aims…
Explore the Chemistry of Plastics
An after school session for children to explore the chemistry behind how plastics are made and to encourage interest in technologies and innovations in both the reuse and development of plastic that degrades more efficiently. A scientist will explore with the children plastic polymers, the breakdown of certain types of plastics and how to make…
Colour & Sip Workshop: Blue world virtual dive
Help raise awareness of marine life while mindfully colouring in beautiful drawings created by artist Merran Hughes Zuhairah. You’re invited to join us for this special Colour and Sip workshop for National Science Week. Join marine scientist Zuhairah Dindar and artist Merran Hughes Zuhairah and escape the Winter blues by immersing yourself under the sea…