How can Science offer us a path of hope for our post COVID lives and world? What tools can Science give us to help society recover, rebuild, and thrive in the future? The Victorian Parliament will partner with the Royal Society of Victoria to host a live online community forum exploring how science can help…
Topic: Health and Medical
Cochlear Aurora Science Photo Contest
Flinders University’s annual Cochlear Aurora Photo Science Contest is providing girls with an opportunity to learn the science behind natural phenomena and enabling reflection on the interface between art and science. The contest was established five years ago with the aim to inspire more girls towards futures in science. The contest offers cash prizes to South…
The Little Heroes and Enemies within Us
Dr Sat Dushy is a Lecturer at the University of Melbourne. She specialises in Online Education in Cancer Sciences for Graduate Students. Prior to this role, she completed a PhD through the University of Melbourne and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. Her thesis was focused on identifying combination treatment strategies for Breast Cancer, that harness the…
COVID-19 and Science Beyond the Classroom
Professor Nigel Curtis is a doctor and scientist. He is Head of Infectious Diseases at The Royal Children’s Hospital, Professor of Paediatric Infectious Diseases at the University of Melbourne and Leader of the Infectious Diseases Research Group at the Murdoch Children¹s Research Institute. Professor Curtis’ research focuses on improving the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of…
Demystifying STEM for Remote WA
The main objective of this activity is to demystify STEM to community members over the age of 12 years. A secondary objective is to promote how rural and remote community members can embark on careers in the STEM area, including demonstrating the diversity of the jobs that use STEM. The launch of a YouTube channel…
Innovation at Sea – Reefs
Covering less than 1% of the planets, how important to our survival could reefs actually be? This answer will amaze you. …without our reefs, humanity will not survive. When did we discover that our reefs were in crisis, and what research has taken place to resolve our impact? This episode will focus on the innovations…
Innovation at Sea – Medicine
A sea sponge can live to HOW OLD?? You can do WHAT with a sea snail?? These answers will amaze you. Medicine… a lot of medical innovation has relied upon discoveries from terrestrial nature (on the land). But what mysterious and incredible medical innovation can be found in the sea? This episode will show how early…
Innovation at Sea – SCUBA
Who ever thought breathing under water was a good idea? And how did the world wars actually help the evolution of SCUBA equipment. These answers will inspire you. SCUBA and underwater exploration have come a long way. From holding our breath to being able to freely breath under water, how has this technology evolved throughout society,…
Innovation at Sea – Marine Conservation
When did humanity start to care about the Ocean’s? The answer might surprise you. We know more about the surface of the Moon than we do about the bottom of the ocean. This episode will discuss how humanity has evolved over the centuries from being uncaring uses of the ocean, to the world joining together…
Parasite Games
Want to learn more about parasites? Why not learn through our augmented reality snap card game. Download and print off the cards provided. Download the augmented reality App on your phone and scan away. See the parasites come to life as you challenge your friends and family to a game of parasite snap. This is…