From avian orthodontics, lizard C-sections and parrot prostheses, Professor Bob “Dr Budgerigar” Doneley has seen it all. During his four decades in the profession, veterinary medicine has advanced at an incredible pace, and no field has advanced as fast as avian and exotic pet medicine. Join us at our next BrisScience to hear about Bob’s…
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Queensland Library and Museum Competition – Win a Gold Book Pack!
We love libraries! And to celebrate the wonderful things they do during National Science Week we are giving Gold book packs from Melbourne University Press to the first 10 to register an event for their community. What you need to do: 1. Create a community event at your library for National Science Week (you might…
Hands-On Science Week: Inspiring Curiosity in Online Education
The purpose of Hands-On Science Week: Inspiring Curiosity in Online Education is to provide online students with an engaging and interactive learning experience through the exploration of science. With this kit, students will have the opportunity to perform amazing experiments using everyday materials. The kit is designed to spark curiosity and inspire a love for…
HEDY! The Life and Inventions of Hedy Lamarr
HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr, is a 90-minute, one-woman live show celebrating the unexpected scientific genius of Hedy Lamarr, Viennese-born Hollywood film star of the 1930s-1950s. Known as The Most Beautiful Woman in the World, Lamarr spent her spare time in Hollywood inventing a Secret Communication System with composer George Antheil. Also…
Reptile Encounter at Cranbourne Secondary College
In order to engage out students with National Science Week this year, we have booked a reptile encounter session to occur across 2 days. All Year 7’s will take part in an exhibition in learning more about reptiles and what helps them survive, and all students will be able to visit at lunch to celebrate…
St Justin’s Indigenous Bush Tucker Garden
K-6 students at St Justin’s Catholic Parish Primary School will planting an Indigenous Bush Tucker Garden. The creation of our garden will ensure that biodiverse native Australian plants continue to thrive in our area. Students at St Justin’s will have the opportunity to integrate their learning in Indigenous Culture Studies and Science.
Camira State School Science Fair
Camira State school’s annual science fair is an event that has been running for the past 7 years. It is a whole day event for students from Prep to Year 6 to come down to our hall and engage in a range of hands-on science activities. Some of our students spend their own time doing…
Writing Top Reports
IT experts and engineers are not always the best report-writers. Or are they? This National Science Week, learn the tricks of the report-writing trade. This comprehensive three-hour course is designed to improve the writing and communications skills of engineers and information technologists. As part of the package, attendees may seek further advice and guidance by…
Hollows for homes
Hollows in Trees: Homes for Aussie Animals Imagine a big, old tree. It’s really tall and has lots of leaves. But there’s something special about this tree – it has a hole in it! This hole is called a hollow. Why are hollow trees so important? Lots of Aussie animals call hollow trees home. They’re…
Nuclear Power Card Game
Discover the Power of Energy Choices! Have you ever wondered how we could use the power of atoms to make electricity? Join us for an exciting and interactive event during National Science Week to explore the fascinating topic of nuclear power in Australia! In this fun and engaging card game, you’ll learn all about nuclear…