The Australasian Dark Sky Alliance (ADSA) is an independent non-profit charity formed to educate the public and policymakers about night environment conservation. Light pollution is the fastest growing pollutant around the globe, with scientific research showing an average increase year-on-year of more than 2%. Since its inception in early 2019, the movement has quickly gained momentum with…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Phasing Out Plastics From Schools – A webinar with the John Monash Science School Plastic Oceans Team
Join Plastic Oceans Australasia (POA) and the John Monash Science School (JMSS) this National Science Week for an interactive and inspirational webinar. JMSS is one of POA’s Ambassador Schools located in Clayton, Victoria, personally invited by Plastic Oceans UK CEO Jo Ruxton to lead the Education Program in Australasia. The JMSS Plastic Oceans team will…
RV Investigator – above the waterline
Join us for a live virtual excursion of RV Investigator, Australia’s 94m ocean-going research vessel. Purpose built for marine research it has impressive scientific capabilities and possesses a wide range of on-board and modular laboratories and facilities. The vessel supports biological, oceanographic, geological and atmospheric research, as well maritime training and education and outreach activities….
RV Investigator – below the waterline
Join us for a live virtual excursion of RV Investigator, Australia’s 94m ocean-going research vessel. Purpose built for marine research it has impressive scientific capabilities and possesses a wide range of on-board and modular laboratories and facilities. The vessel supports biological, oceanographic, geological and atmospheric research, as well maritime training and education and outreach activities….
Getting to Know Your Friendly Neighbourhood Microbiologist
JAMSpod is a microbiology-themed series of podcasts (check out #JAMSpod @jamsorgau) named Getting to Know Your Friendly Neighbourhood Microbiologist for National Science Week. This podcast is run conjointly between Macquarie University, Western Sydney University, Department of Primary Industries and The Joint Academic Microbiology Seminars (JAMS) Organisation (Check it out here: http://jams.org.au/). JAMS is a microbiology…
Canberra Women of Science and Art
Canberra Women of Science and Art will showcase a diverse group of Canberran women. All working in or inspired by science, tech, engineering, art and maths (STEAM). These interesting people are anything but ‘boring scientists’. From illustrators to robot designers to indigenous storytellers, we bet you’ll want to find out more about their stories and…
Possible Impossibles
Humans are a species of creative thinkers, problem solvers, and ambitious dreamers. Together we have achieved the seemingly impossible from curing diseases, extending the average lifespan, inventing air flight, harnessing the power of the Earth’s resources to connect people all over the world, to sending people into space. What does the future hold? Will we…
Career Sessions Podcast
The Career Sessions podcast showcases the unique and inside stories of people working in their careers. Hosts, Dr Stephanie Champion and Dr Tamara Agnew hold PhDs in public health and health science. We are researchers and academics who are driven by our desire to really understand the world that exists outside of our own bubble….
Science in Government: then, now and what next?
Presented by Victoria’s Lead Scientist, Dr Amanda Caples, and EPA Victoria’s Chief Environmental Scientist, Dr Andrea Hinwood, this podcast series will profile a variety of science professionals working within the Victorian Government; what they studied along the way, what roles they have now and what scientific developments they look forward to in the future.
Dr Mike Bossley – Dolphin conservation
Join Marine Biologist Dr Mike Bossley who will talk about his 30 years of studying dolphins and their habitat in Adelaide’s Port River estuary leading to the establishment of the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary. Mike has done 50 years of research in marine conservation work nationally and internationally. Awarded the Centenary Medal in 2000, South Australian…