Did you know that around 40% of Newcastle’s carbon emissions come from Newcastle households? Hear what you can do at home to reduce your emissions and make a difference. We will also show you what is out there that can help you get there. But be warned – you may even save some money in…
Topic: Energy and Transport
Dr Karl Live at City Hall
Australia’s favourite science communicator is back again for Beaker Street! The unstoppable, unstumpable Dr Karl Kruszelnicki celebrates a third year at Beaker Street Festival with a fresh dose of mind-bending facts and an update on the state of the planet. Will there be a band? Yes. Will Dr Karl dance? There’s only one way to…
KIOSC Science Communication Conference
The Knox Innovation, Opportunity and Sustainability Centre (KIOSC) based at Swinburne’s Wantirna campus provides STEM-based experiences to schools from all over Victoria. In 2022 KIOSC is celebrating 10 years of innovative STEM education. In honour of National Science Week, the Science Communication Conference is planned to be held on 18 August for students from Knox…
Movie and Astronomy Night at Deckchair Cinema
Celebrate National Science Week by coming to the Deckchair Cinema to see the documentary film The Endangered Generation, followed by a stargazing and astronomy presentation by the Casuarina Senior College Top End Star Gazers on the shores of Darwin Harbour.
Tasmanian National Science Week Launch
Join the Minister for Science and Technology for the launch of the Tasmanian National Science Week
Science After Dark
Science After Dark is a science fair run at the Museum of the Goldfields each year over National Science Week. The event showcases what mining companies, the council and other organisations in the region are doing. The objective of this program is to encourage an interest in science among the public and encourage children to be…
Climate Change: Make your Home More Energy Efficient
Join Professor John Boland and learn how to integrate your home and garden to create an energy efficient house. This talk will look at easy to implement solutions so you can turn your own home (no matter its age) into a comfortable, energy efficient house under both present and future climate conditions. Go beyond the…
Science @ Central
The UNE Discovery team will host a special Science @ Central event on Saturday 19 August. Come along to the Armidale Central Shopping Centre and find our UNE Discovery pop-up science stall. You’ll be able to chat with scientists and science educators and ask lots of interesting questions while you look, touch and play with…
Science @ the Markets
The UNE Discovery team will host a special Science @ the Markets event on Sunday 13 August. Come along to the Armidale Farmers Markets in Curtis Park and find our UNE Discovery marquee. You’ll be able to chat with scientists and science educators and ask lots of interesting questions while you look, touch and play…
National Science Quiz
The National Science Quiz is a fast-paced and fun live quiz show held in Melbourne for National Science Week. Join host Charlie Pickering and special guest team captains Nate Byrne – ABC News Breakfast (ABC TV) and Simon Pampena – Catalyst (ABC TV) / Outrageous Acts of Science (Discovery Channel) for a celebration of science….