There’s much to be gained from recycling organic wastes. While gardeners appreciate them in the veggie patch, at the global scale, compost has the power to boost food production and mitigate climate change. The ancient technology of composting uses microbes to convert diverse organic wastes into more stable organic matter. Used with scientific precision in…
Topic: Agriculture
ODVC-RF Staffroom Science Quiz
Injecting some zest for science into the departmental office’s days.
Feeding Tasmania: Our food future
With the world population estimated to reach 10 billion by 2050, there is an urgent need to address the growing demand in food production. Growers and producers face new challenges to maintain and increase productivity, while caring for our land. How can we feed a growing population whilst maintaining and improving Tasmania’s land and water…
In Conversation on Food Sustainability
Consider this – what would it take to achieve a genuinely food-secure world – one without hunger or malnutrition, where everyone gets to consume the right quantity and quality of food to live a healthy, active, and productive life? At Back to UQ this year, Science alum and Columbia University’s Professor Glenn Denning will share insights from…
Talk: In conversation on food sustainability
Consider this – what would it take to achieve a genuinely food-secure world – one without hunger or malnutrition, where everyone gets to consume the right quantity and quality of food to live a healthy, active, and productive life?At Back to UQ this year, Science alum and Columbia University’s Professor Glenn Denning will share insights from his…
Professor Plums Celebrates National Science Week
Professor Plums is celebrating National Science Week, Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology. 12-20 August, 2023 This year we are all about innovation. Powering future industries. We are offering an assortment of prizes and specials to celebrate! 20% Robotics and Electronics from the 12th-20th August 2023 WIN the Complete Pack of Heebie Jeebies Clip Circuits valued…
CellAg Challenge
We will be bringing together students from diverse academic backgrounds and introducing them to the field of cellular agriculture. Events will be held across online and in Melbourne, hosted by the University of Melbourne Future Food Hallmark Research Initiative. Students will have the opportunity to explore new opportunities using cellular agriculture technologies through exploring a broad…
Biggest Science Lab Ever
Help us celebrate National Science Week with the Biggest Science Lab Ever. Join us as we explore the idea of innovation. Whether its AI and coding, robot construction, finding sustainable ways to design and create new products or creative ways to help wildlife to thrive in our suburbs, we’ve got you covered in this fun…
Drone Pilot Experience at CDU Open Day
Are you the next drone racing champion? Or are you wonder what it is like to fly drones for a living? Come on down to CDU Casuarina Open Day and visit the CDU TAFE and NACAS stalls to learn all about gaining a career as a drone pilot or just test your drone flying skills….
Composting Workshop with Very Edible Gardens
As part of National Science Week, Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct in collaboration with the Waste Reduction and Recycling Team are offering a free composting workshop. Learn the art and science of how to team with worms and microbes to turn kitchen and garden waste into rich organic topsoil — the cornerstone of organic gardening….