Join us on a virtual journey from the wetlands of Sydney’s east to the scrub and woodlands of Sydney’s west to discover the plants and animals that call Australia’s biggest city home. Greater Sydney Parklands invites children around the country (5-12years) and their adult friends and teachers to join our virtual quest From Swamp to Scrub….
Topic: Health and Medical
Overcoming Anxiety and Burnout in a Time of Change with Sophie Scott
Join us for a National Science Week event with award winning ABC Medical Reporter Sophie Scott who will give an illustrated talk on Overcoming anxiety and burnout in a time of change. Sophie Scott is an award-winning Australian medical reporter working for ABC TV news, 7.30, radio and ABC online. She grew up in Mosman…
Monash Sensory Science – My Goodness Online Book Launch
We invite members of the blind, low vision and deaf community to touch, see and listen at our newest online exhibition for National Science Week. This online exhibition will showcase the Multisensory Interactive Science Book developed to explore the world of infection, immunity, food and nutrition, titled “My Goodness”. This online exhibition is a collaboration…
Our Life in Science
National Science week will be celebrated via a series of sessions exploring and recognising natural and environmental aspects of science in our lives. From the kitchen pantry to the garden and beyond. See what is and can be in your house, perhaps the yard, down the street, around the corner and in your local region….
Rescheduled: Native Plant Use and Agriculture at the Fyshwick Markets
Note: due to the ACT COVID-19 lockdown, this event has been rescheduled and will hopefully take place on Sunday 5 September. As part of Served With a Side of Science: A Canberra Food Festival come to the Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets this Sunday for some fantastic science. Dreamtime Connections Dreamtime Connections is an Indigenous business…
Live from the Lab – on FBi Radio
Each weekday morning from 8.15am – 8.45am on FBi Radio (94.5 FM or stream online), from Friday 13 to Friday 20 August 2021. Six musicians and performers will be partnered with six science researchers from the University of Sydney, Faculty of Science. The musicians will then share six brand-new compositions inspired by their emotional response…
Sara Phillips – Best Australian Science Writing 2020
Can fish feel pain? Does it matter if a dingo is different from a dog? Science tackles some unexpected questions. Who better to navigate us through these unprecedented days than Australia’s best science writers? Now in its tenth year, the much-loved Best Australian Science Writing anthology selects the most riveting, poignant and entertaining science stories…
Monash Sensory Science – My Goodness Book Launch
We invite members of the blind, low vision and deaf community to touch, see and listen at our newest exhibition for National Science Week. This exhibition will showcase the Multisensory Interactive Science Book developed to explore the world of infection, immunity, food and nutrition, titled “My Goodness”. This exhibition is a collaboration between Monash Biomedicine…
Science Week online at Camden Libraries
Things are about to get bubbling, as National Science Week sees over 10 activities on the fun-filled, food themed, online program. This year, Camden Libraries, Camden Council Waste and Camden Council Sustainability have formulated a packed program, to run from Saturday 14 August to Sunday 22 August for national Science Week. Activities that will be…
The Pathology of Stress, Dr Anand Gururajan – Live Zoom Presentation
Join Hawkesbury Library Service for a live Zoom presentation on The Pathology of Stress by Dr Anand Gururajan for National Science Week. Wednesday 25 August 4.00-5.00pm In the last 18 months, the impact of stress on mental health has perhaps never been more acutely felt by everyone. Stress is a major risk factor for various…