What have we learnt about effective science communication during the COVID-19 pandemic? Between multiple TV interviews, press conferences, radio spots, and unrelenting social media refreshes – scientists and public health experts have been catapulted into the spotlight. How do we ensure complex science is understandable for a wide audience and how do we battle the…
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’Beyond Climate Grief’ with Jonica Newby
How do we find courage when climate change overwhelms us? After researching what global warming will do to the snow country she loves, Jonica Newby plummeted into a state of profound climate grief. And if she was struggling, she wondered, how was everyone else coping? What should parents tell their anxious kids? How might we…
From Swamp to Scrub – Virtual Event
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…
Festival of Bright Ideas
Be part of the most exciting science event on Tasmania’s calendar. Packed with hands on activities, workshops, and explosive stage presentations, the Festival of Bright Ideas(FoBI) brings science alive and will ignite your imagination. FoBI showcases science, tech, engineering, maths, arts, and more. Come see, play, eat, drink, and interact with everything from sea creatures…
St Roch’s National Science week
Students will engage in hands-on scientific explorations and experiments relating to the world around them as they participate in National Science Week
Young Tassie Scientists: St Mary’s District School
The Young Tassie Scientists bring their passion for science into school classrooms and to science fairs and festivals across Tasmania in celebration of National Science Week. These early-career researchers and PhD candidates volunteer their time to undertake training in science communication, developing interactive presentations suitable for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. The 2021 team…
Brain Break – St Vincent’s Catholic Primary School
We’re hosting a Brain Break morning tea with scrumptious morsels of science goodness to celebrate science achievement and endeavour. We’ll be getting together to share fun science quizzes, activities and demonstrations over our cuppa. This morning tea is just for us, but you can register to host one for FREE in your own workplace.
Brain Break – Whyalla High School
We’re hosting a Brain Break morning tea with scrumptious morsels of science goodness to celebrate science achievement and endeavour. We’ll be getting together to share fun science quizzes, activities and demonstrations over our cuppa. This morning tea is just for us, but you can register to host one for FREE in your own workplace.
Brain Break – Leigh Creek Area School
We’re hosting a Brain Break morning tea with scrumptious morsels of science goodness to celebrate science achievement and endeavour. We’ll be getting together to share fun science quizzes, activities and demonstrations over our cuppa. This morning tea is just for us, but you can register to host one for FREE in your own workplace.
Young Tassie Scientists: Mount Carmel College
The Young Tassie Scientists bring their passion for science into school classrooms and to science fairs and festivals across Tasmania in celebration of National Science Week. These early-career researchers and PhD candidates volunteer their time to undertake training in science communication, developing interactive presentations suitable for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. The 2021 team…