Seaweeds are the underwater trees that support our coastline here in Sydney, and along the 8,000 km of interconnected reefs which form Australia’s Great Southern Reef. Seaweeds create underwater forests that are among the most productive and biodiverse ecosystems in the world. In 2021, the Manly, Seaweed Forests Festival blended science, art and food in…
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FOODOLOgY LABS: Science cream secrets
We wish to advise that due to current Covid restrictions, this event has been cancelled. Mix up some ordinary ingredients in extraordinary ways under the guidance of FedUni Food scientists to discover some amazing secrets behind a favourite summer treat – scIenCE cream topped off with delicious melt-in-the-mouth counterfeit caviar. Adults and teens (12 years and…
Froth and Bubble Fermentation Science Guided Tour – FedTAFE Bakery
We wish to advise that due to current Covid restrictions, this event has been cancelled. Have you ever wondered about the science behind bread making and baking? Explore the SMB campus bakery through this guided tour and enjoy a tasting to follow. Suitable for adults and children 12+. Bookings are essential Tuesday 17 August Thursday 19…
How Did I Get Here? The twists and turns of a STEM career
Is a career in science, technology, engineering, or maths (STEM) something you’re considering? Maybe you’re looking for a career change, or you’re working for the first time in a STEM-adjacent role and want to know a bit more about careers in your new field. Maybe you haven’t considered it as an option or don’t think…
Wave Energy & Coastal Impacts Experiment
Due to popular demand of this hands-on school incursion program, the team at the UWA-Albany Wave Energy Research Centre has designed this new classroom resource pack with embedded video material to reach students of all ages across the country. What is Ocean Renewable Energy, and how can we harness it? Why do we need to…
7 Decades in 7 Days – Propelled by Science: The future of energy
The Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum and the Science Teachers Association NSW have teamed up to present Propelled by Science as part of 7 Decades in 7 Days. Hear how scientific advancement in energy production has propelled our progress and discover what the future has in store for us. With guest speakers, Dr Mark Ho…
My Science Rulz, Your Science Droolz!
Join us for a fun night of science and cheeky debate between four teams representing different types of exciting STEM fields: palaeontology, space, maths, and neurogenetics. Each team will make their case as to why their science is the best while making some funny digs at the other teams’ science. Guaranteed to be a night of laughter…
Top End Star Gazers – Adelaide River
Top-end Stargazers will be partnering with rural and remote schools to deliver a two-way astronomy show. The community will be invited to look at the sky via Top End Star Gazers telescopes and share their knowledge about both traditional and western astronomy. Two 11 inch Celestron tracking telescopes for viewing Mars, Orion Nebula, Carina Nebula,…
Top End Star Gazers – Katherine
Top-end Stargazers will be partnering with rural and remote schools to deliver a two-way astronomy show. The community will be invited to look at the sky via Top End Star Gazers telescopes and share their knowledge about both traditional and western astronomy. Two 11 inch Celestron tracking telescopes for viewing Mars, Orion Nebula, Carina Nebula,…
Vibes Lab of Awesome: Gympie
Gympie will have a unique and free National Science Week event, hosted in the Lab of Awesome at the Vibes Wellbeing Centre. Vibes Wellbeing Centre, Lab of Awesome, Gympie Regional STEM Hub, STEAM zone, along with the Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee are proud to be hosting and presenting this year’s event. Educational activities include:…