Mok Mok Murrup Yakuwa: matriarchal strength and resistance The Hugh D.T. Williamson Lecture 2024 Acclaimed Wemba-Wemba & Gunditjmara artist Dr Paola Balla and filmmaker Paola Morabito discuss their collaborative process as cousins and creators of the work Mok Mok Murrup Yakuwa, featured in the current SCI-FI: Mythologies Transformed exhibition at Science Gallery Melbourne. Mok Mok Murrup…
Topic: Indigenous Knowledge
Eco-Explorers: Mini Beasts and Rivergum Adventure
Join us for an exciting and educational Bush Kinder adventure at the beautiful River Gum Reserve! This hands-on experience, “Insect Mania and Mini Beasts,” will ignite children’s curiosity and deepen their understanding of the natural world. What is an Arthropod, Insect, Myriapod, Arachnid, Annelid, Crustacean & Echinoderm? Learn about these fascinating creatures and their different…
Science in the Brewery
Join us for a captivating evening celebrating innovation and discovery. Science in the Brewery is the intersection of science and brewing! Co-hosted by Inspiring Australia Gladstone STEM Hub Network and Ward’s Brewery, this event is a highlight of National Science Week. Whether you’re a scientist, a beer aficionado or simply curious about the latest in science…
Sydney Science Trail: Community Day
The Sydney Science Trail is back this National Science Week! This day of science is presented by the Australian Museum in collaboration with Botanic Gardens of Sydney. This family-friendly event is hosted by the Surfing Scientist, Ruben Meerman. The Australian Museum will be bursting with activity and it’s all completely free! See spectacular science demonstrations,…
Moreton Bay Research Station Open Day
This National Science Week, we are opening the doors of the Moreton Bay Research Station (MBRS). Join us for a day of celebration, knowledge-sharing and community engagement. Discover the critical importance of biodiversity conservation through the theme of the day: “Species Survival in Moreton Bay”. The species here are increasingly under threat from changing…
Museum in a Box – First Nations Science Festival
Celebrate our first scientists! Join us for a special session of our ‘in a box’ program, presented by Inspiring South Australia and the South Australian Museum as part of Payirri-apinthirlu naalityangka, the First Nations Science Festival. Payirri-apinthirlu naalityangka, means ‘investigate with you all’ in Kaurna. This session invites curious young people aged 3 to 6 to discover science…
Science Week @SPARQ-ed & UQ: Indigenous STEM Experience
The team at SPARQ-ed and UQ Faculty of Medicine have been very busy planning an exclusive Science Week event this August for First Nations students of Queensland, with the help of the UQ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit, InspireU and DeadlyScience crew! We aim to introduce Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students…
Science Writing 101 Workshop
Improve your science writing skills ahead of National Science Week 2024! The course will teach you the fundamental skills and strategies of science writing. These skills are essential to conveying the fruits of scientific research to the media, government, research-funding bodies and the public. This 90-minute workshop is perfect for researchers and managers. Among other…
Year 7 Science Fair
The National Science Quiz
Watch teams go head to head and join online to solve the challenging and fun scientific problems using reasoning, knowledge, and perhaps a lucky guess or two. Hosted by ABC’s Nate Byrne, the Quiz features top scientists, comedians, and exciting demonstrations. Filmed live at Questacon and broadcast on YouTube, register your team or class to…