Join Professor Andrew Pask in this exciting short lecture as he describes the process of sequencing the extinct Thylacine (Tasmanian Tiger) genome. Andrew will describe what we can learn by looking at the genomes of extinct native animals and the increasingly real potential for species de-extinction (bringing extinct animals back to life!). Learn what makes…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Innovations to Save our Oceans
What’s making waves in ocean science? This National Science Week, dive in with our expert panel of scientists to find out the impact of the biggest problems that our oceans are facing, and how science can solve them. Climate change and ocean warming, biodiversity loss and marine pollution are just some of the problems that…
Water is Life
The Menzies School of Health Research HealthLAB is an innovative, interactive, educational experience that allows participants to measure their own biomedical risk factors for chronic diseases in a mobile “pop-up” laboratory. Run by a team of scientists, health professionals and Indigenous trainees, HealthLAB aims to inspire positive lifestyle choices for better health now, and in…
Ocean Plastics Display – GCC Library
A fun display in the Good Counsel College Library showcasing the issue of plastics in our ocean and prompting students to explore ways they can help the situation both on a day to day basis as well as on a large scale.
STEAM Technology Showcase: LIVE & FREE
From August 10–21 the ‘STEAM Technology Showcase: LIVE!’ will engage hundreds of students in a plethora of technologies hands-on, under the mentorship of regionally-based engineers, researchers and entrepreneurs who are inspirational community figures in their field of expertise. Funded by the ‘Inspiring Australia’ initiative, this program is offered free, delivered weekday afternoons during National Science…
Science Week Daily YouTube Livestreams from QVMAG
Daily livestreams on YouTube from QVMAG on several topics relating to astronomy and the oceans. Saturday 15 August 10:00 – 10:45am Tasmania’s Night Sky livestream with Chris Arkless and Dr Martin George. Find out what to see in our current night sky over Tasmania. Sunday 16 August 10:00 – 10:45am Water on the Earth and…
Deep Blue Treasure Hunt
Love your coastline and want to learn more? Sign up for our treasure hunt and marine trail. It’s packed full of beachside fun and activities, designed for the whole family. Teach the kids about caring for our oceans, beach safety, species preservation, local history and indigenous culture. This is a treasure hunt that combines science,…
YRTS Speaker Series: Women in STEAM – Casey Hansen & Bec Welsford
Yarra Ranges Tech School would like to present Casey Hansen and Bec Welsford for our second ONLINE Women in STEAM series. Casey and Bec are Environmental Advisors with the Level Crossing Removal Project. They will be sharing with us how they help to protect the waterways, the environment and eco systems during major projects. Casey…
Coffee in the Studio
We have a very exciting line-up of some of Australia’s most interesting artists and scientists who will be hosted by artist / scientist Steven Durbach (aka Sid Sledge) live –for online conversations as part of National Science Week. We have recognized that with this year’s unprecedented bushfires and the ongoing COVID crisis that people –…
BOMWebinar – Australian tsunami hazard and warnings
Tsunamis are recorded in Australia about once every two years; most are small and present little threat of land inundation to our coastal communities. How do you know if you’re at risk? In this webinar, the Bureau of Meteorology experts will discuss what causes a tsunami, how we monitor possible tsunamis, and what warning information…