This year Sydney Olympic Park’s Innovation Games goes online. Now in its fourth year, the annual Sydney Olympic Park Innovation Games is traditionally staged as a free one-day sports science expo at Cathy Freeman Park. Event restrictions have meant this year the Games will have their own innovative twist. Daily from August 17-21, you can…
Topic: Energy and Transport
Robogals Science Challenge 2020
The Robogals Science Challenge is online STEM competition for female and gender-diverse students aged 5-15. The challenge aims to inspire students to explore various STEM projects, and create short ‘show and tells’ of their discoveries. The challenge involves completing Minor Challenge, and then completing a Major Challenge investigating a STEM area of their choice. Students can…
CSIRO Chief Executive, Dr Larry Marshall, at the National Press Club
Mission possible – A vision for Australia’s recovery and future resilience Watch live on ABC TV or on iview. Following his reappointment, CSIRO Chief Executive Dr Larry Marshall outlines his perspective on the critical role of science and technology in driving Australia’s COVID-19 recovery efforts and the power of bold, visionary collaboration to build our future resilience and solve our…
kidsQs (podcast) – suitable for classrooom use
kidsQs is a podcast by kids, for kids. From climate change and science, to technology and current issues in the news, kidsQs is an interactive podcast for curious young minds. Each week our co-hosts, Kate and Dylan, will ask an EXPERT for the answers to your burning questions. Check out our podcasts on space, robots,…
“Can you Recycle Right?” Quiz
Test your knowledge and find out if you are a true recycling guru! This quiz will take you on a journey of recycling and waste disposal in the Canberra region. The questions will challenge the way you think about ‘waste’ and uncover how science and recycling work together. Begin the quiz.
“Have you bin Recycling Right?” Webinar
Join us online for a look into Canberra’s waste streams and learn about how you can Recycle Right. In this 45 minute webinar, your resident Recycling Guru from ACT NoWaste will take you on a journey of Canberra’s Recycling story. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions toward the end of the session….
Fighting Fake News and Phonies
Science provides enormous value to our community, but, this message is often drowned out by misinformation and negative press. It’s harder than ever to judge fact from fiction as people are faced with an onslaught of information at their fingertips. That’s What I Call Science is on a mission to bring people accurate and engaging…
Great Goodness Challenge
9 GREAT THINGS IN 9 GOOD DAYS The Great Goodness 9 in 9 Challenge is about celebrating all things goodness. e are challenging you and your friends to share 9 great things in the 9 good days days of the Goodness Festival (15 – 23 August) for a chance to win cool prizes and maybe…
Sapphire Coast Science Festival Online
The Sapphire Coast Science Festival is back, but with a different format for 2020. The Sapphire Coast Regional Science Hub Sustainability Education Network (SCRSHSEN), with the generous support of the Australian Government Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources and Inspiring Australia, is excited to present the Sapphire Coast Science Festival, a great opportunity for…
Big Dumb Fun Ocean Quiz Game Night
Bring the whole family as MAJEK Collective goes Big Dumb Fun Ocean Quiz Game crazy for National Science Week at the Goodness Festival. Less a quiz and more of a weird adventure…where you learn all about the ocean on a fun night out. Dress up as your favourite ocean related creature. Bring simple drawing, dancing…