Join us on a virtual journey from the wetlands of Sydney’s east to the scrub and woodlands of Sydney’s west to discover the plants and animals that call Australia’s biggest city home. Greater Sydney Parklands invites children around the country (5-12years) and their adult friends and teachers to join our virtual quest From Swamp to Scrub….
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Meet the Scientist – the magical world of seahorses
We’re getting into National Science Week with one of our favourite marine scientists, Dr Dave Harasti to talk all things seahorse. If you want to ask Dave a question about seahorses, the challenges he’s trying to solve, or why he got into marine science then join the chat. Registrations are essential so we can send…
Dream Big: Engineering our World
Please join the fun as we watch this inspirational short film Dream Big: Engineering our World and let it transform how you and your family think about engineering. With a stereotype-busting engineer cast, the film reveals that engineering is an exciting, creative, heroic realm where the optimists of today are creating the lifesaving, world-altering marvels…
Overcoming Anxiety and Burnout in a Time of Change with Sophie Scott
Join us for a National Science Week event with award winning ABC Medical Reporter Sophie Scott who will give an illustrated talk on Overcoming anxiety and burnout in a time of change. Sophie Scott is an award-winning Australian medical reporter working for ABC TV news, 7.30, radio and ABC online. She grew up in Mosman…
Governor-General’s Virtual Design Challenge
Questacon in conjunction with the Office of the Governor General are excited to present the 2021 Governor General’s Design Challenge. This live one hour virtual workshop is set to be a valuable experience for upper primary students to use design thinking in a hands-on and highly interactive way for deeper learning about science, technology, engineering…
Human Change Not Climate Change – How are the seals, penguins and people on Phillip Island adapting in a climate crisis?
Phillip Island Nature Parks present a discussion between marine biologist Dr Rebecca McIntosh, marine scientist Associate Professor Andre Chiaradia and PhD student Lauren Tworkowski. The conversation will focus on the impact of a changing climate on iconic native species: little penguins and Australian fur seals and explore the science and conservation actions at Nature Parks aimed…
Monash Sensory Science – My Goodness Online Book Launch
We invite members of the blind, low vision and deaf community to touch, see and listen at our newest online exhibition for National Science Week. This online exhibition will showcase the Multisensory Interactive Science Book developed to explore the world of infection, immunity, food and nutrition, titled “My Goodness”. This online exhibition is a collaboration…
South Australia’s event for Plant Science Safeguarding Our Future Food Security – ASPS events
A series of short, fun and engaging talks and tours will be organised at the Waite Campus, University of Adelaide to explain the pivotal role plant scientists and agriculturists play in feeding and clothing us all. We will present some of our research and explain how it will help meet the challenges posed by a…
Exploring the Universe with High Energy Neutrinos detected at the South Pole
The IceCube Neutrino Observatory was constructed at the South Pole over seven summer seasons from 2004/5 to 2010/11. Consisting of over 5,000 basketball-sized optical sensors instrumenting a cubic kilometre of the deep Antarctic ice, the observatory has detected thousands of high energy neutrinos from beyond the Earth, and identified a type of black hole powered…
Internet of Things for Your Business
Free Tech Demo Day for regional businesses. The fifth in our 8-part Collie Tech and Innovation Series masterclasses, Internet of Things for Your Business, is on Thursday 19 August at Slay Space in Collie from 9.30am – 12.30pm. This is an amazing opportunity for businesses in the Collie region to get insights and learnings from experts in…