What a plume-filled treat! An educational and interactive talk about the latest research projects that cover bird cognition and behaviour and the impact of environmental changes in their habitat. WA Birds of Prey will showcase 5 of their majestic feathered creatures in an interactive presentation. There will be owls, a falcon, and a wedge-tailed eagle….
Topic: Indigenous Knowledge
World Science Festival Queensland Ipswich Open Day
World Science Festival Queensland is returning to Ipswich this August. Come join the celebration as The Workshops Rail Museum once again becomes a STEM playground with immersive and family-friendly events for everyone to enjoy. Explore a transport wonderland for hands-on science fun – launch a rocket, step into a new world with Professor Tech’s virtual…
Decolonising fire: Indigenous land stewardship and climate futurity
This webinar is the fifth in the Australian Centre’s 2023 Critical Public Conversations series: Country, Climate, Colonialism. In August 2021, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released its sixth assessment report which unequivocally identified climate change as a human induced process. Indigenous peoples compromise less than 5% of the world’s population yet we protect 80% of the…
Science of Nature Community Open Day
Discover how organic farms work with nature to grow good food. Explore the web of life at Sydney City Farm. Learn about urban ecology with free activities for all ages. Biodiversity experts will introduce you to local wildlife and demonstrate how to support biodiversity in the city. Aboriginal educators will share cultural knowledge of native…
Tasting Australia with Adam Shipp
Join a seasonal walk through the National Museum’s Christina and Trevor Kennedy Garden, a living museum of First Nations food and medicine plants from across Australia. Enjoy the sights and scents of the season as Adam Shipp (Wiradjuri) of Yurbay Consultancies shares his passion for native plants. Each tour finishes with the opportunity to sample…
Social Animals Party for National Science Week
There will be late night exhibition viewing of our latest exhibition DARK MATTERS, some naughty zebras from Born In A Taxi, wild decorations, live music, food, drinks and a toast to celebrate being together again. If you work for a Victoria-based university, institute, museum, garden, zoo, or for STEM industries & government agencies, this is…
g4g DAY @ Canberra
This signature one day event demonstrates the link between science, technology, engineering & mathematics (STEM) to everything around us in a fun & interactive way. We invite 100-150 girls aged 10-17 to come and join the fun and be inspired by hands-on workshops led by role-model professionals in STEM. The day consists of 45-minute workshops with 15-20 girls per workshop, and each…
Ngarrindjeri Weaving Workshop
As part of Payirri-Apinthirlu Naalityangka the First Nations Science Festival, presented by SA National Science Week Coordinating Committee, join this hands-on Ngarrinddjeri weaving workshop led by Aunty Ellen Trevorrow with support from Dr Janina Haines. Everyone will go home with something they made. All weaving materials, reeds from the Coorong, instructions will be provided.
Welcome to Country: Midlands Biodiversity Field Day
The Midlands Biodiversity Hot Spot is Tasmania’s only nationally recognised biodiversity hot spot. One of 15 hot spots in Australia declared because of the high numbers of threatened and endangered species. There are 32 nationally threatened species and 180 plants and animals listed as threatened at the state level in this driest part of Tasmania….
Science is Fun
For the duration of National Science Week our Kindergarten will be shining a spot light on all things scientific. We want to engage and inspire the next generation of budding scientists. We will do this through the use of a diversity of hands on activities for the children to experience and learn from. Our hope…