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Science of Terrariums

Love terrariums and want to learn more about the cool science behind them? Join Sciren in Adelaide and learn how to make your own as you sip on your favourite BYO wine. In this terrarium making class, you will learn all about growing plants in small and large glass vases from an expert gardener and…

Science of Kokedama

Are you searching for the perfect indoor plant to help bring your apartment to life? Why not try out this kokedama workshop in Adelaide with Sciren and get hands-on with nature. In this class, you will learn all about the Japanese hanging plant from an expert gardener and scientist. Not only will you learn how…

“It’s a Wrap! – but is it Sustainable?”

P-10 students will investigate the materials used to wrap food from a microscopic view to determine how sustainable they are so they can decide which is best for their food and the environment. The fair test model will be used to define the scope of the investigation. Students will examine structure, test durability and practicality…

Student Insight – Grace & Medical Science

Join student Grace Peters as she takes us through her path to uni and gives her insights on studying at science at UTS. Aimed at high school students, but all members of the community are welcome to join this webinar to discover more about science and maths at UTS.

Student Insight – Samara & Forensic Science

Join student Samara Garrett-Rickman as she takes us through her path to uni and gives her insights on studying science at UTS. Aimed at high school students, but all members of the community are welcome to join this webinar to discover more about science and maths at UTS.

Student Insight – Caitlin & Medical Biotechnology

Join student Caitlin Sives as she takes us through her path to uni and gives her insights on studying at science at UTS. Aimed at high school students, but all members of the community are welcome to join this webinar to discover more about science and maths at UTS.

Student Insight – Dejana & Maths and Statistics

Join Graduate Dejana Munjiza as she take us through her journey from school to university and gives an insight into why she chose to study mathematics at UTS and her progression to an exciting career with PwC Australia. Aimed at high school students, but all members of the community are welcome to join this webinar to…

A Gastronomical Journey

Join us for a gastronomical journey – a celebration of food and the science that goes into designing, growing and commercialising it. This 8 course sit-down dinner features raw and cooked morsels designed by food scientists, showcasing a breadth of unusual ingredients that we may be eating well into the future. As guests enjoy a ‘meal…

Food Different by Design – Online class activity using Trello

Fast and easy activity for teachers to engage students of all ages in a STEM activity of approx. 45 minutes duration. Just download and copy the Trello template for all of the instructions. Students explore the UN Sustainable Development Goals and various food-related projects. Adjust this template as you need. Encourage students to: add checklists…