Explore the universe at home. You can measure the speed of light in your own kitchen. You can explore the colours of galaxies using cleaning supplies. Find out how in the new Youtube series coming from ASTRO 3D – Astro in the Home. To launch the series we will be posting one video every day…
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Beer & Algae: Brewing a Greener Future
Science In Focus – UTS and Young Henrys present: Beer & Algae: Brewing A Greener Future Thursday 20 August, from 5.30pm. Register online. Algae & beer. Sounds like a match made in heaven. Independent brewery Young Henrys were on a mission to tackle their carbon emissions, when they came across the Climate Change Cluster (C3)…
STEM Design Challenge for Regional Students
This National Science Week, the University of Technology Sydney, Engineers Without Borders and Tech Girls Movement Foundation invite regional students to create for your community in a two-day design challenge. On Thursday 20 & Friday 21 August, classes from Stage 3 and 4 can join our virtual classroom to design, create and build solutions to…
Science and Sustainability of the Sea – Professor Tim Flannery in conversation with ABC Gold Coast’s Nicole Dyer
Join Professor Tim Flannery as he discusses the impact of climate change on our oceans and marine life, with ABC Gold Coast’s Nicole Dyer. Renowned for its beach and surf culture, this is a highly recommended event for local Gold Coast residents. Professor Tim Flannery will share insights from his years of conservation work and…
Spirit Young Whale Warrior Competition – Spirit of Gold Coast
In recognition of National Science Week, Spirit of Gold Coast is calling all young eco-enthusiasts to take part in our third annual Young Whale Warrior Competition, where we will find, crown and reward the local youngster who best reflects the spirit of a Whale Warrior. This competition aims to encourage young Gold Coasters to turn…
Successes and Failures of Science, Skepticism, and Critical Thinking
Events over the last 12 months have demonstrated the vital role science, skepticism, and critical thinking plays in society. Yet, many of these events have also shown that science, skepticism, and critical thinking is failing to effectively counter anti-science attitudes. This panel discussion will provide an opportunity for discussion on precisely why this is and…
SciFest 2020
SciFest 2020 is a great opportunity to engage your students in a variety of live, by request or on demand science workshops and events. SciFest aligns with National Science Week in August and is a virtual excursions festival promoting science and technology. Join some of Australia’s best science presenters for this dynamic month of science….
Deep Dive Into Conservation with Taronga Zoo
Take a deep dive into innovation and conservation. Taronga is celebrating National Science Week by providing exclusive access to video content and learning experiences for primary and secondary school students and teachers, tailored around the Science Week school theme of ‘Deep Blue’. Get your daily dose of Vitamin Sea. Meet Taronga’s Marine keepers, get up…
Thursday Night Live: Into The Deep Blue
Join us for Thursday Night Live! INTO THE DEEP BLUE to hear a diverse panel talking about humans and our interactions with the ocean. The theme of National Science Week is Deep Blue: innovations for the future of our oceans. The theme embraces the innovative technologies, capabilities and skills needed to achieve economic, environmental and…
Top End Start Gazers Astronomy Evening
Join the Casuarina Senior College Top End Star Gazers for an astronomy evening on the school oval. Students and teachers from CSC will assist visitors with using the 11 inch tracking telescopes to view Jupiter, Saturn, open and globular star clusters and distant galaxies. Tours of the night sky identifying interesting stars, constellations and asterisms…