Welcome to Townsville Science Week 2024. A captivating celebration tailored for families with children aged 0-12. Riverway Parklands will transform into an interactive wonderland of discovery. Offering enriching experiences designed to ignite a passion for science. National Science Week isn’t an event. It’s an adventure where families can explore STEM principles through engaging, age-appropriate activities….
Topic: Indigenous Knowledge
Surveying Wildlife at Ngarrmirngan Red Lily Lagoon
Surveying for birds and wildlife at Ngarrmirngan (Red Lily Lagoon) will provide an opportunity for Mangarrayi Rangers and community mob to get out on Country. Learn some western scientific survey skills combined with traditional knowledge and names of wildlife. Using observational and surveying skills to identify and count birds and other wildlife. This may be…
How To Be a Less Is More Household
The Less is More Household Program will support residents how to live more sustainably by showcasing a range of valuable workshops: Water use and grey water Improving soil in gardens and sustainable garden design Learning about the uses of native vegetation and bush tucker Upcycling and repurposing Support self-sufficiency – growing produce, keeping chickens and…
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…
Integrating Traditional Knowledge and Marine Science
Integrating Traditional Knowledge and Marine Science: Collaborative efforts for species conservation in Sydney Harbour and Gamay. Join us at Q Station, Manly, to explore Species Survival – More than just sustainability through the lens of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) integration in marine science. Don’t miss this chance to be part of an inspiring conversation on species…
Healthy Habitats to a Healthy Future
Students will be involved in investigations and hands-on engineering solutions to issues related to habitat protection and regeneration. They will discover how the survival of a species can be greatly improved by humans understanding & protecting the habitat of the species. They will learn that human action towards rehabilitating poor habitats and allowing regeneration of…
Talking About Science
Do you want to improve the way you talk about science? Are you curious about science communication? Do you want to improve the way you discuss research with experts, laypeople and dinner-party guests? This National Science Week, come along to Talking About Science. This 90-minute webinar will cover the fundamental principles of giving speeches,…
STEM for at-risk youth
TKL Youth College plans to host a Conduct a STEM experiment and demonstration day during National Science Week for our youth, who are across years 9-12. The Science students will explore a range of ideas and processes, so that they can kinesthetically learn and grow and interact with the STEM space creatively and uniquely. Students…
Bite of Science at CDU Open Day
This year, Inspired NT is partnering with Charles Darwin University Open Day for National Science Week! Bite of Science is a free family-fun day of activities and experiences for all, where the exciting world of science in the NT will be showcased by schools, researchers, industry, and practitioners alike. Photo Credit: Patch Clapp