Join us this National Science Week for The Species Showdown! Scientists will go head to head in the ultimate scientific rumble in the jungle. Get ready to engage your mind and join us for some serious fun as 6 University of Sydney scientists face off in a battle of wits about the survival of…
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Sydney Science Trail – Science community networking night
Brought to you by the Australian Museum and Botanic Gardens of Sydney. The Sydney Science Trail is hosting a special event bringing together the science community to network, discover and recognise scientific innovation. Experience live music and pop-up exhibits throughout the night in the Australian Museum’s iconic Hintze Hall. Enjoy drinks as you hear about the successes…
Broad-headed Snake Science Walk
Come on a fascinating walk and talk, followed by morning tea in the field. Friendly snakes may make an appearance. In celebration of National Science Week, join local experts Professor Jonathon Webb (School of Life Sciences, The University of Technology Sydney) and Jack Hind (Herpetologist, Shoalhaven Landcare) for a forest walk. Explore the Shoalhaven Landcare…
WA Bug Barcode Blitz 2024
WA Bug Barcode Blitz: A Two-Way Citizen Science Adventure in Regional WA. Join us in the WA Bug Barcode Blitz 2024, dedicated to uncovering the rich invertebrate biodiversity of regional Western Australia. This project invites the community to collect and identify bugs and spiders using DNA technology, sharing stories of Indigenous and Western science. Project…
Climate Change Impacts – Mornington Peninsula coastal fieldtrip
Join our expert presenters to explore the dynamic nature of the Mornington Peninsula coastal and marine environment, focusing on climate change impacts and mitigation solutions. This is a day trip from Melbourne by bus, unless you live on the Mornington Peninsula and wish to join the bus at McCrae. Dr James Driscoll (Director of STEM Outreach at…
Space Family Fun Day
The iLAuNCH Trailblazer is bringing a Space-themed Family Fun Day event to Springfield. This exciting event will be a day filled with interactive activities. Such as water rockets, lightning talks for children, teens and adults and a sunspot activity with solar telescopes. Our talks will dive into topics such as space technology, the moon and…
Indigenous Science and Western Science in a Box
Chemistry academics from Edith Cowan University (Dr Magdalena Wajrak) and Curtin University (Dr Alexandra Yeung, Dr Brenda Rohl) will deliver an exciting and interactive series of science (particularly chemistry) demonstrations and experiments. Live from Curtin Chemistry Laboratories for students in regional and remote Aboriginal communities in Western Australia. This event will spark a curiosity about…
Investigating Bugs in our Gardens
On Monday we will discuss what sort of bugs we think might live in our gardens at our childcare. What they are, what they eat and where they live. We will also be using microscopes to look closer at the bugs we find. We will go on a community walk to the local park to…
Culburra Wind-Powered Car Showcase
Students at Culburra Public School have been investigating renewable energy and the design thinking process by designing a wind-powered car using recycled materials and LEGO. Their original brief was to build a lightweight car that travels on wheels at least three metres using only the power of wind. Class groups have recorded the results of…
Robot Storytime
It’s storytime at Mitcham Memorial Library. Join us for a captivating Storytime session, where the magic of books comes alive. Spark your imagination with our library storytellers who introduce new themes each week to inspire young minds to explore. The City of Mitcham welcomes all to this free storytime and craft session, where dreams are…