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Zero Waste Workshop

Joelie Russell, Sea Shepherd’s Volunteer Marine Debris Coordinator, will hold a workshop on reducing our plastic footprint and share her experiences working to reduce plastic pollution in the Cocos Islands, Western Australia and Arnhem Land. Joelie will also give an overview of the beach clean-up planned for the following morning. This workshop will cater for…

The ‘Fitz’ Formation Workshop

Local ecologist, Kim Bennett will teach us how the stunning landscape of the Fitzgerald Coast has been shaped by the ocean over millions of years. We will be doing some hands-on experiments throughout the workshop. Participants will get hands-on learning in how different local rock types have been formed.

Immersive Science IV (SciVR): Science Champions (Bundaberg families)

SciVR will take you on the hunt for things that go boom. We’ll explore the universe and origins of explosions in space, tracking events as they happen with Alan Duffy and Rebecca Allen with live Q&A. You get stickers and a mini VR headset to clip onto your phone, and take away with you after the…

ACEMS National Science Week Virtual Quiz

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED ABOUT QUESTIONS LIKE… Does grass grow at night? Is an empty rollercoaster faster than a full one? Then join our panel as they ponder these type of intriguing scientific questions – and you can also play along and test your knowledge and win some great prize packs while you’re at it! So…

Flying Scientists Workshop – Happy Valley State School

Students from Happy Valley State School will participate in two Flying Scientists activity sessions. Year 6 students will participate in a video conference workshop session with Flying Scientist Dr Derek Long. In this workshop students will identify how water quality relates to plant growth using examples from Dr Long’s research. Year 1 students will also…

Flying Scientist Panel – Carins Distance Education

Students from Cairns Distance Education will participate in a virtual Flying Scientist panel. The panel will feature four scientists from across Queensland: Adreas Kupz, James Cook University Michela Mitchell, Queensland Museum Shaneel Chandra, Central Queensland University Linlin Ma, Griffith University Scientists will cover a diverse range of topics including marine science, vaccination, Parkinson’s disease, immunology,…

There and back again: to the edge of the Universe in 26 steps

Distances in the Universe, even those in our solar system, are beyond the comprehension of most people. Join astronomer Richard de Grijs on a playful journey from our own Earth to the neighbouring planets, the nearest stars, our own Milky Way galaxy, and beyond, to the nearest and more distant galaxies, eventually arriving at the edge of…

The University of Newcastle’s 2020 Science in Practice

Held in August each year, Science in Practice is a one-day event hosted by the Faculty of Science to coincide with Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology, National Science Week. Developed and led by our world-class experts, we’ll be offering a FREE online experience this year, delivering a virtual day of exciting, interactive activities and presentations for the whole…