Topic: Health and Medical

Misinformation

Experts from the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency will be discussing some of the misinformation about radio waves as part of National Science Week. Wireless telecommunication technologies like 5G use radio waves to transfer information. But the roll-out of 5G has raised concerns about the effects it may have on our health. In…

Virtual Genetics and Genomics Roadshow

The Genomic Institute will present a Virtual Genetics and Genomics Roadshow aimed at Year 11 and 12 STEM students across Queensland. These live online sessions will feature talks delivered by healthcare professionals and scientists to speak on topics related to genetics and genomics.

WA Premier’s Science Awards

The Premier’s Science Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding scientific research and engagement taking place in Western Australia. Winners in each category will be announced at the Awards ceremony on Monday 29 August. The Premier’s Science Awards are a keystone in the Western Australian Government’s efforts to raise the profile of science, technology, engineering and…

Beaker Street Festival

Science and art in lutruwita/Tasmania Beaker Street Festival is an annual celebration of science and art in lutruwita/Tasmania. We’ve packed some of the most engaging scientists, compelling ideas, and innovative artworks you’ll find in Australia into a ten-day extravaganza that covers nearly every corner of our beguiling island. From the Festival Hub at the Tasmanian…

Science After Dark

Science After Dark is a science fair run at the Museum of the Goldfields each year over National Science Week. The event showcases what mining companies, the council and other organisations in the region are doing. The objective of this program is to encourage an interest in science among the public and encourage children to…

From Swamp to Scrub

Can’t wait to explore science in our Parklands this National Science Week? Then head to From Swamp to Scrub for a virtual journey of two of Sydney’s most iconic parks – Centennial Parklands and Western Sydney Parklands. From Swamp to Scrub is an interactive, science-packed journey from the wetlands of Centennial Parklands to the woodlands and scrub…

Science in the Swamp

After a two-year hiatus, our ever-popular Science in the Swamp event returns to Centennial Parklands on Sunday 21 August – for a free family day out jam-packed full of science, fun and discovery. This National Science Week, learn about the Parklands, meet our native animal residents and let your curiosity guide you as Dickens Lawn transforms…

The Young Scientist Research Prizes

To foster and recognise excellence in Victoria’s early career scientists, the Royal Society of Victoria has established four prestigious competitive prizes open to Victorian students in their final year of doctoral candidature, in all areas of the Biomedical & Health Sciences, Biological Sciences (non-human), Earth Sciences and Physical Sciences. Following assessment of applications across the…