Secrets of the natural world often lurk in places we could never dream of going ourselves. These secrets are crucial in the unfolding battle against climate change. Join our experts to discover how the Southern Ocean is keeping the planet from overheating and how scientists find out this hidden crucial information from the plants and…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Connecting for Climate Action in Tasmania
Explore Tasmania’s new Climate Action Plan and join our experts to discuss its community rollout, alignment with global climate change communication strategies, and the active involvement of young people. Held in partnership with the Australian Meteorological & Oceanographic Society and the Australian Maritime Science Association. Find out more about the Island of Ideas public talk series.
Sea of Light
Darwin Festival and MAGNT are partnering again in 2023 to bring Sea of Light to Darwin for 6 days during National Science Week. Sea of Light (Sea of Light | Patch Theatre) is an illuminated interactive journey of light and imagination. With a UV torch as your paintbrush, participants paint and stencil your own voyage…
Sea of Light
Darwin Festival and MAGNT are partnering again in 2023 to bring Sea of Light to Darwin for 6 days during National Science Week. Sea of Light (Sea of Light | Patch Theatre) is an illuminated interactive journey of light and imagination. With a UV torch as your paintbrush, participants paint and stencil your own voyage…
Rabbit Challenge
Our school gardeners are not happy about all the rabbits getting into the garden patch. They are eating all the veges which is a big problem for the school kitchen and canteen. Can we use your technology and coding skills to help keep the rabbits away? Students are tasked with thinking about how we can…
CHAT API – Real people answering real questions on the power industry
Curious about the power industry or wondering what possible career options there are for you? Join us at our CHAT API event and ask those questions you have about the power industry. We have real people who work or study in the industry who will answer them all. It’s more than just electrical engineers these…
3D Printing Sustainable Designs for the Future Industry
This project is an innovative initiative that engages high school students in STEM education while promoting sustainability and renewable energy. The project begins with an exploration of sustainable energy practices and their impact on everyday life. Students delve into innovations in energy sustainability and analyse the benefits of renewable energy sources. They examine how sustainable…
Intergenerational Science Day
Heathmont East Primary School is inviting in grandparents and special people to participate in a morning of science activities with students. The activities range from coding, robotics, engineering, design and experiments to engage the minds of our whole community.
Night Lab: In Our Element
Night Lab: In Our Element is an after-hours, adults only, ticketed event at the South Australian Museum celebrating the four natural elements: Earth, Air, Fire and Water. Held three times a year, the award-winning Night Lab series of themed events brings science to the community in a fun and friendly setting, allowing adults to dance,…
Taronga Conservation Society: Design thinking skills in conservation
The scientists, keepers and education team at Taronga are looking forward to welcoming students and teachers for National Science Week events, all focused on engaging students in design thinking skills. Students will hear presentations from scientists and keepers about one of Taronga’s legacy species, the regent honeyeater. Students will learn how the science team attempt…