This 2-hour workshop is designed for curious minds aged 6 to 11. These young scientists will explore interactive themed experiments including Plant Biology, Amazing Acid-based Reactions, Exploring Gravity, and Constructing Simple Circuits. Each activity is crafted to spark creativity and ignite a passion for learning. The children will engage in practical activities for each theme,…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Melbourne Water’s Careers in STEM Webinar
Ever wondered what science, technology, engineering and maths have to do with managing and protecting our waterways, treating our wastewater or even predicting the future? We’re shining a light on some of the amazing careers in science and innovation at Melbourne Water, and exploring the different pathways that you can take to get there. Melbourne…
Nature Walk at Quandamooka with Hugh Possingham
Professor Hugh Possingham is leading a nature walk as part of National Science Week. It’s free. Just turn up, bring your binoculars if you have them, and have fun with fellow nature enthusiasts.
Explore the Western Treatment Plant – Virtual tour
If you’re not able to attend the STEMtastic Community Open Day at the Western Treatment Plant, we’ve got you covered! Join us for this online virtual tour of the amazing Western Treatment Plant! You’ll learn more about the largest sewage treatment plant in Melbourne and how our waste is turned into reusable resources and clean,…
Collaborate to Innovate Expo
Touch it – Solve it – Feel it – Work it! Meet our brilliant researchers and industry partners and explore interactive displays of cutting-edge work shaping the future at this year’s Collaborate to Innovate Expo, held as part of Science Festival at the University of Melbourne. Guests will walk into an experiential maze of interactive…
Taxonomy Tournament – Introduction to native plants
People often ask, ‘Is this plant native?’ This National Science Week, build your awareness of Western Australian native plants found on Noongar country, in the Taxonomy Tournament 2024. The free online tournament is open throughout Science Week. Your results are returned on completion of the entry and you can enter as many times as you…
Italian Science Film Festival 2024 – Climate change adaptation
As the globe warms, according to current combined emission reduction policies the average temperature would rise 2.7–3.1°C above pre-industrial levels by 2100, adaptation strategies need to be developed and implemented. In this event, we will take inspiration from a fictional movie that describes a near future in which the city of Rome is experiencing a…
Dark Sky Campaign
Help Preserve Our Night Skies Join us during National Science Week for a citizen science project designed to protect and preserve our night skies! By simply taking part in a short survey, you can help gather crucial data to combat light pollution. This free, engaging, and educational experience is hosted by the Australasian Dark Sky…
SIMP@CT is STEM
This tour will engage local secondary science, geography and design and technology students to understand the occupation and profession of landscape architecture as a STEM profession, view the incorporation of STEM in a familiar and fun environment, where such connections may not have previously been made, and to encourage students to consider a STEM career, including…
The Science of Healthy Parks and Healthy People
This tour will engage local secondary science, geography and design and technology students to; understand the occupation and profession of landscape architecture as a STEM profession, view the incorporation of STEM in a familiar and fun environment, where such connections may not have previously been made, and to encourage students to consider a STEM career, including Landscape…