In the age of information & digital technology, photos can be more than just nice pictures of wildlife to collect; they can be a measure of species diversity, an indicator of habitat disruption & a positive tool to verify regeneration. QuestaGame empowers students around the world to help our native wildlife. To start, all they…
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Giant Cuttlefish and the Currents: Cutty’s glass bottom boat tour
The annual giant cuttlefish gathering near Whyalla in South Australia, is absolutely spectacular. If you prefer not to freeze, our glass-bottom boat tours let you stay warm and dry, and still experience one of nature’s great spectacles up close. As we crawl the shallows of the coast to find the best congregations of giant cuttlefish…
VR Families for National Science Week
Join us for a hands-on virtual reality experience in National Science Week. This family friendly event enables children and their carer to work together to experience virtual reality. You will develop understanding and creativity with virtual reality in a fun shared experience. No previous experience required. Suitable for ages 8 and over. Liverpool City Library…
The Sky’s No Limit: Women in health science
Join us for a discussion with top female researchers, engineers and astronauts, followed by a cocktail and a film screening on Marie Curie. The Australian-French Association for Research and Innovation (AFRAN) is organising an event to discuss the challenges encountered by women in their scientific careers in Australia and in France, where the structure and…
Women in STEM
An exclusive invitation for high school students from Years 10 – 12 to join us on 5 August for a free event, featuring presentations from leading female scientists, engineers and professionals from a diverse range of STEM careers. Your Host Professor Caroline McMillen, Chief Scientist for South Australia Panelists Professor Nicola Spurrier, Chief Public Health…
STEM Day Out
Adelaide’s Science Alive! Stem Day Out provides Year 7-12 students a window into the wide variety of STEM careers now available. 80+ exciting and hands-on exhibits, interactive workshops and STEM challenges and engage with young early career scientists and engineers. We have a bigger than ever event this year with loads of new and exciting…
Science Alive!
Science Alive! really is all kinds of awesome and the largest of its kind in the country. Join us for a fun family day out and discover how science and technology influences our everyday lives. With over 80 exhibitors including all the big names in science and technology, experience interactive and dynamic displays, plus spectacular…
Sydney Science Trail at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
The Sydney Science Trail is back this August! Join us for a family-friendly science bonanza at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan and the Australian Museum. Celebrate all things science with free talks, outdoor activities and hands-on science fair stalls. See science come to life with fizzing experiments and hair-raising…
Laser cutting the hidden farm
A hands-on experience using microscopes to investigate the hidden nature of Sydney City Farm. You’ll look close-up at seeds, leaves, insects and soil and take images to turn into a key ring or bag tag. Personalise your design by adding your name and laser cutting onto your choice of coloured Perspex. Children will be guided…
A Night of Science in the South
Eight of SA’s best scientists present their research in fast, fun and visual presentations. A Night of Science in the South is an initiative of City of Onkaparinga Libraries, AIPS Tall Poppy Campaign and National Science Week. Each speaker has been allocated 6 minutes to talk about their science. So get ready for bite-sized treats…