JAMSpod is a microbiology-themed series of podcasts (check out #JAMSpod @jamsorgau) named Getting to Know Your Friendly Neighbourhood Microbiologist for National Science Week. This podcast is run conjointly between Macquarie University, Western Sydney University, Department of Primary Industries and The Joint Academic Microbiology Seminars (JAMS) Organisation (Check it out here: http://jams.org.au/). JAMS is a microbiology…
Topic: Agriculture
Possible Impossibles
Humans are a species of creative thinkers, problem solvers, and ambitious dreamers. Together we have achieved the seemingly impossible from curing diseases, extending the average lifespan, inventing air flight, harnessing the power of the Earth’s resources to connect people all over the world, to sending people into space. What does the future hold? Will we…
Career Sessions Podcast
The Career Sessions podcast showcases the unique and inside stories of people working in their careers. Hosts, Dr Stephanie Champion and Dr Tamara Agnew hold PhDs in public health and health science. We are researchers and academics who are driven by our desire to really understand the world that exists outside of our own bubble….
Future Scientist Career Quiz
Scientists are humanity’s frontline. Wherever answers are needed they lead the charge – overcoming complex global challenges, solving real-world problems and developing solutions for the future. Incredibly, science is predicted to bring more human progress in the next 50 years than the previous 400 combined. Fighting climate change… saving lives… sustaining the environment… ending hunger……
Eating for the Planet
Is it possible to feed a future population of 10 billion people a healthy diet within planetary boundaries? Four years ago, this question was posed to a group of doctors and dieticians from all over the world, and their response became the Planetary Health Diet – a way of eating created by scientists to bring…
Happy Pinot Noir Day! Webinar: Chemical and sensory comparison of Australian pinot noir wines
To celebrate International Pinot Noir Day, watch Dr Rocco Longo’s webinar “Chemical and Sensory Comparison of Australian Pinot Noir Wines: A Preliminary Study”. This is a pre-recorded webinar so you can watch it at a time that suits you. No registration required.
Webinar: Industrial hemp for use as a forage or dual purpose crop
Gain insight into a day in the life of an Honours student at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA). Fourth year student Rohan Borojevic recently presented findings from his world-first Honours project that is investigating the potential use of industrial hemp as a dual purpose crop for grazing. The additional use of the crop is…
Tech Futures Talk – Future of Food: Bees, Technology + Innovation
Join The Bendigo Tech School for an exciting ONLINE forum on all things bees with three of Bendigo Tech School’s industry partners. They will discuss the importance of bees, the innovations, and the things that we can do individually to help bee health and survival. Joining the forum will be CSIRO’s Peter Marendy. Peter leads…
Canberra Science Treasure Hunt
Explore Canberra’s historic and modern connections with Canberra treasure hunt. You and your team will solve riddles that will take you to different suburbs in Canberra, uncovering hidden historic sites, contemporary art, and colourful local characters. Join the hunt and discover the city’s hidden gems.
Science Pub Trivia – At home
Science Pub Trivia is on again in 2020- but this time, you can play along at home. Get your team together and tune in on Facebook Live for this entertaining evening: questions will cover all areas of the scientific world, the latest tech and pop culture too! There’ll be questions for everyone.