Sick of lockdown isolation? Then join your fellow science enthusiasts for this fast and furious, live and online, trivia quiz. The Science at Parramatta Trivia Quiz will feature the topics: The Earth, The body, The sky. It will test your knowledge of some amazing science associated with Parramatta, from agriculture to biology, medicine to archaeology,…
Topic: Health and Medical
5 Exciting Innovations in the Field of Science
Have you ever wondered what’s at the forefront of science? Perhaps you’ve wondered where scientific advancements are heading and what the future holds for medicine. If you have, you may be interested in reading this brief overview on 5 exciting scientific innovations and their potential therapeutic applications. These innovations include: using ‘Gold Nanoshells’ in photothermal therapy; the…
WeAreBrisbane Twitter x National Science Week
WeAreBrisbane Twitter account @WeAreBrisbane will feature a different Queensland-based STEM professional each day, as part of daily rotation curation of the account. Come follow us on from Monday 16 – Sunday 22 August. Learn about what people are working on in STEM in Queensland directly from those in the field, and also see that they’re…
There’s More to Seaweed than Sushi
Seaweed has been used for centuries for a wide variety of purposes from food to fertiliser, biofuels, bioplastics and even brewing beer. Jo Lane is the owner of Sea Health Products, and harvests a local species of seaweed to develop a range of health and wellness products. She has travelled around the world researching kelp…
Trinity Anglican School Tutor Group Science Quiz Challenge
Students are invited to compete to be named ‘TAS Science Quiz Champion Tutor Group’>
Postponed: Science & Trivia night @ Tinsheds Brewery with Paterson Allyn Williams Science Hub
Postponed due to the COVID lockdown. We hope to run another Science & Trivia night later in the year. Science & Trivia night @ Tinsheds Brewery with Paterson Allyn Williams Science Hub It’s a Fermentation Frolic – & a little alcoholic …for over 18s! Micro-chats on everything from beer to viruses & contagions with a…
Guest Speakers at Wavell
The Year 11 University of Queensland have invited 4 guest speakers. They will be using “Teams” to present various science topics to the students at Wavell State High School. The topics are: genetically modified foods, psychiatric genetics (mental health), immunology, and quantum physics specifically quantum chaos and thermalization. The presentations will start at 1.10pm and…
Women in STEM: Navigating Barriers to Leadership
Women in STEM, including emerging and established leaders, experience exacerbated barriers to retention, leadership development and success due to a complex web of factors underpinned by STEM disciplines being primarily male-dominated. This free live webinar explores key barriers and associated protective factors and provides practical strategies to assist women navigate the challenge of leading in…
Big Science Quiz
The University of Queensland Year 11 student ambassadors will run a quiz using the brain break materials provided from National Science Week. Students will participate in teams and prizes will be awarded to the inners after the three rounds.
At Home Science Scavenger Hunt
As part of National Science Week, InquiBox has developed an at-home science scavenger hunt pack to get the whole family involved in some science fun. Have fun with the genes, mirrors, colours, numbers and much more. Our science scavenger hunt resource involves: riddles and puzzles you need to answer/scavenge for at home; details on the…