This year’s Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania scientists who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. The Young Tassie Scientist on this road trip are: Bharath Dinakaran (He/him), Alternate Pollinators – Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, University of Tasmania Cassidy Mihalenko (She/her), Astrophysicist…
Topic: Health and Medical
Science in the Swamp
Celebrate National Science Week with free family fun at Centennial Park. Science in the Swamp returns to Loch Avenue South packed with science, fun and discovery. Engage in hands-on experiments. Get up close with native animals. Meet real life scientists including geologists, zoologists, mathematicians and marine biologists. Say hello to our life-size dinosaur. Dipnet for…
Wild About Food
Did you know eating fresh food can help you feel good? Explore fresh food with all your senses at a fun and relaxed family day on the farm. Create vegetable art, discover weird and wonky vegetables, learn about Australian native foods, and pot up a plant to take home and nurture. Meet a scientist…
Dripstone Middle School Science Fair
Dripstone Middle School Science Fair aims to showcase the innovative and progressive ideas of our students. We are organizing a science fair that will involve the entire school community. Including council members, ministers, and primary schools. Our STEAM inquiry project will present a stimulating challenge for students in years 7, 8, and 9. The project…
ANU Heavy Ion Accelerator Facility Open Day
Have you ever tried liquid nitrogen ice cream? Do you want to know how vacuum systems work or learn about natural radioactivity? Come to see our demonstration circuit. Attend a tour to hear from researchers. Ask our PhD students about the unique research facility. Our facility has been enabling world-leading research. Supporting Australian industries for…
Brain Camp – How to keep your brain healthy and happy
Brain Camp is a STEM-based interactive neuroscience camp for students aged 9-12 years old. At Brain Camp, kids learn how to be real scientists exploring how the mind and brain work. Through innovative STEM activities, they have the opportunity to play, learn, problem solve, and create. Brain Camp’s mission is to make science fun and…
MedTech Hackathon
ThincLab, affiliated with the University of Adelaide, and Australian medical startup Osteo-X have joined forces to support the Adelaide MedTech Hackathon. This dynamic program provides university students with an exclusive opportunity for immersive learning, collaboration, and innovation. This year’s MedTech Hackathon is dedicated to addressing healthcare challenges. With a thematic focus on sustainability in healthcare…
The Science of Chocolate
Have you ever wondered why some chocolate bars get white spots or lose their shine? Or why chocolate has that distinctive “snap” when you bite into it? What does reflection, light, and physics have to do with chocolate? Is chocolate actually bad for dogs? And how do competitive chocolatiers create amazing chocolate sculptures for their…
Science Showcase UOW: Live ABC Illawarra radio broadcast from UOW Wollongong Campus
Join the live broadcast of ABC Illawarra from the University of Wollongong for Science Showcase UOW. On campus, at the main duck pond lawn and then in the uni bar, ABC Illawarra will broadcast the Mornings show with Nick Rheinberger and then Drive with Lindsay McDougall. The day will include: Team challenges with students (or…
Science Showcase UOW: Shoalhaven Campus
Explore the University of Wollongong Shoalhaven campus as it transforms into a hub of science activities! Visit the UOW campus open day in West Nowra this National Science Week. This is a free event and all are welcome. There is something for everyone, of all ages and interests! Activities include: Guided tours of the medicine…