Due to the recent lockdown, this event has been cancelled. We appreciate that there has been strong interest, and hope to re-organise a similar event in early 2022. Join us in the foyer of the John Curtin School of Medical Research for this delayed National Science Week event, to explore the future of precision medicine….
Topic: Health and Medical
Innovation in Bionic Hearing – Colette McKay and Rachael Richardson
Many remarkable women make revolutionary contributions to the advancement of science, yet disparities continue to exist in gender equality and women empowerment around the world and in academia. The Convergence Science Network Women in Biomedicine series, celebrates the successes of women who have shaped the field of biomedicine through their novel ideas, ground-breaking research, and…
Rescheduled: Menzies-Ramaciotti Centre – PCR in your hands
The Menzies-Ramaciotti Centre is hosting a half-day of science activities for high school students. The activities will be facilitated and supervised by Menzies staff. Students will have the opportunity to meet with Menzies staff, as well as interacting with students from other local high schools. Students will rotate through a series of activities including the following:…
Rescheduled: Brain Teaser
This event has been rescheduled to 4 September. Brain Teaser 2021 will comprise of multiple neuroscience themed demonstrations, as well as short communicative talks from neuroscience researchers. The demonstrations will include interactive stations where attendees can learn about various aspects of their nervous system and brain, as well as stations with informative content about neuroscience research…
Can Natural Soundscapes Reduce Anxiety?
We have designed an experiment to test the effectiveness of natural soundscapes on mood. The experiment requires participation but, during a pandemic lockdown, gathering participants is not possible. The experiment also needs to test mood levels in the context of normal life, where solutions have the most to offer. To do this, we have made…
Edible Native Rice
Australian native rice is widespread and abundant on floodplain across tropical northern Australia. It is an important resource for floodplain animals such as magpie geese and native rodents. It is also a food resource for people. This talk will introduce this fascinating wild plant and its potential as a commercially available high-value, low-volume food. You…
One Health in Remote Communities
AMRRIC are running an education program at two remote schools in the NT in National Science Week. Targeted at both primary and secondary students, the program will introduce the principles of One Health and its importance within remote communities. This will be demonstrated with lessons and activities focusing on the topics of vaccinations and zoonoses,…
Intersections between Science and Art – Engaging Communities – ONLINE TALK Music and the Brain
Music and the Brain: Hear about the universal language of music, how our brain processes music, why we enjoy it and the relationship to our memories. Join us for a webinar hosted by Stream Community and presented by Associate Professor Helen English from the University of Newcastle.
Rescheduled: STEAM Spectacular
New date confirmed – 4 September. The National Science Week STEAM Spectacular will be a family-fun day of workshops and activities for all, where the exciting world of science in the NT will be showcased by schools, researchers and practitioners alike. Test your chemistry skills by making essential oils, become an engineer for a day…
Rescheduled: Making Natural Liquid Soap From Plant Essential Oil
Rescheduled after the COVID lockdown. The essential oil fraction obtained from the peel of citrus or spices are rich in chemical compounds of interest for the perfume, food, and beverage industries, and have also enjoyed use as aromatherapy and medicinal agents. Oil extraction from citrus (peel, flowers, and leaves) or spices is based on steam…