We invite you to join the Centenary Institute as we showcase our best and brightest scientists during National Science Week. Hosted by multi-award-winning STEM journalist and broadcaster Rae Johnston, When Art Meets Science is being held during National Science Week to recognise scientific advances being made by researchers at Centenary. You will hear from some of…
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Which Whale is That?
One of the best things about Victor Harbor is that Southern Right Whales visit the waters of Encounter Bay every year to give birth and nurse their young. The Encounter Bay Right Whale Study Group (EBRWS) have been documenting the whales that visit Encounter Bay since 2009. Through perseverance, and countless hours watching these animals, EBRWS has identified numerous…
Which Whale is That?
One of the best things about Victor Harbor is that Southern Right Whales visit the waters of Encounter Bay every year to give birth and nurse their young. The Encounter Bay Right Whale Study Group (EBRWS) have been documenting the whales that visit Encounter Bay since 2009. Through perseverance, and countless hours watching these animals, EBRWS has identified numerous…
Teaching in a Climate and Biodiversity Crisis: Inspire Action
We are teaching in a climate and biodiversity crisis. How can you incorporate more authentic learning experiences into your teaching to inspire action? Join us for an evening of professional development. Learn from classroom teachers, museum education professionals and environmental advocates. Discover how teachers are developing opportunities to inspire solutions and action for a sustainable…
Science Careers Panel
Curious about what it takes to build a successful career in science? Join us for an inspiring evening at our Science Careers Panel. You’ll hear from experts who have paved their own unique paths in the scientific world. 6.00pm – 7.00pm: Panel with Q&A 7.00pm – 8.00pm: Networking and pizza in Sky Lounge Panel Themes…
Sunday Afternoon Bio-Inspiration Talks: Local Soil equals Smart Soil
How do we create eco-friendly and sustainable agricultural, horticultural, and gardening communities? From the ground up! If you’re a gardener, a farmer, or a human who eats food, join David Lewis Mackay to learn fascinating ways that our local soil is teaching farmers and gardeners to work smarter, with results that are better for people…
Sunday Afternoon Bio-Inspiration Talks: Take Your Gardening to the Next Level
Whether recent or long ago, we’re almost all transplants to this beautiful region. What can local conditions teach us about how to grow gardens that flourish – with food as well as flowers? Bring your curiosity and your questions as renowned local nurseryman, gardener and Australia’s top gardening podcaster Steve Wood shares his knowledge. Steve…
Young Tassie Scientists at Science Meets Parliament
The Young Tassie Scientists are proud representatives of the University of Tasmania. We dedicate August to visiting other young Tasmanians in their classrooms, travelling by air, land and sea from Bruny to Flinder’s Islands; covering nearly 90 schools statewide. For the past 22 years, YTS has trained some of Tasmania’s premier science communicators, producing award-winning…
Herding Caterpillars with Butterfly Conservation SA
Butterflies are not only beautiful but they are important for our environment! Join us for National Science Week 2024 for a virtual reality (VR) experience for all ages! You will be welcomed by Rosina, an independent, artist and Gerry from Butterfly Conservation South Australia. Learn about attracting butterflies to your garden, how important they, and all…
Young Tassie Scientists at George Town Community Hub
The Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania graduates. During National Science Week they share their work at schools through engaging talks and cool activities The Young Tassie Scientist on this roadtrip are: Alex Paton (She/her), Ecologist – Zoology & Invasive Species Arjun Jothish Nair (He/him), Public Health Engineering – Menzies Institute for Medical Research Emily Attrill (She/her),…