Cam is a veterinarian and PhD candidate at The University of Melbourne. Having Palawa ancestry from southern Tasmania, a focus of his veterinary work has been with remote Aboriginal communities in Arnhem Land. Through this work he’s become increasingly involved in planning, improving and implementing such programs with the involvement of other volunteer vets and…
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Hawkesbury Library Service presents University of Sydney sleep researcher Dr Camilla Hoyos
Why is it important to get a good night’s sleep? University of Sydney sleep researcher Dr Camilla Hoyos explains the benefits of sleep, from wellbeing to healthy brain ageing and dementia prevention. Dr Camilla Hoyos is a clinical sleep scientist at the University of Sydney and Woolcock Institute of Medical Research who investigates if fixing…
Satellite Selfie at Clyde Fenton
We have painted CLYDE FENTON onto the oval for the flyover of the satellite on Monday.
Towards Zero Emission – CRCs Perspective
Although the year 2020 brought us COVID-19, social distancing, quarantines and shock to the economy, it is even more important that we focus on the strengths of our country. This year also brings us an important milestone for Australian research, science and innovation, the 30th Anniversary of the Cooperative Research Centres Program. Innovate Australia, in…
Supercharge your Science Week
Join TwistED Science to celebrate National Science Week online. Supercharge your science brain and be entertained by some of our favourite demonstrations and experiments. No equipment needed – just bring your excitement and curiosity. It’s a live show so we encourage questions and interaction. We will send you a Youtube link 24 hours before the…
Whats the Difference Between the Arctic and Antarctic? – Podcast Episode
Avid Research is a new Australian STEM(ish) podcast where we answer questions you never quite asked. We will be launching in National Science Week to bring you stories and interviews about STEM in the world. Our second episode will be, partially, answering the question “What is the difference between the Arctic and the Antarctic?” We…
Why Shouldn’t You Explode a Dead Whale? – Podcast Episode
Avid Research is a new Australian STEM(ish) podcast where we answer questions you never quite asked. We will be launching in National Science Week to bring you stories and interviews about STEM in the world. Our first episode will be answering the question “Why shouldn’t you explode a dead whale?” This is a true story…
TAS: Too Many Cooks
Look deeper into the rich cultural knowledge and science behind Tasmanian Aboriginal canoe-making with a focus on naval architecture and cultural use of plants. This exhibition is available to view at any time.
Above and below the seas – where will your naval shipbuilding career take you?
During National Science Week join us to learn about the science and technology behind ships and submarines, and the awesome opportunities available to you to be part of building Australia’s shipbuilding future. Questacon will take us through everything you’ve ever wanted to know – how does a ship float? How does a submarine stay underwater?…
Online Junior Science Workshop
Do you know a budding scientist aged 5-12 years old? Would they like to take part in a FREE*, live online science workshop from the comfort of their home? As part of this year’s virtual Science in Practice event, presenters from The University of Newcastle’s SMART Program will lead junior scientists through a series of…