The webinar will involve students, Aboriginal leaders and scientists engaged with the idea of Two- Eyed Seeing-learning to see from one eye with the strengths of indigenous knowledge and ways of knowing and from the other eye with the strengths of scientific ways of knowing, and learning to use both eyes together for the benefit…
Topic: Indigenous Knowledge
Our Resilient Future – Water, Agriculture & Biodiversity
Enormous changes and transitions are already upon us, and we find ourselves unprepared. One thing is clear: all of our decisions will be made under increasingly ambiguous conditions, and integration will be needed across all sectors and levels of our society to set us on a preferred climate path and prepare us for the outcomes…
Lessons From the Fires: A biodiversity and climate perspective
The 2019/20 bushfire season in Australia was unprecedented. Over 12 million hectares were burnt in eastern and southern Australia and nearly three billion frogs, reptiles, birds and mammals were killed. Climate change is making bushfire conditions more dangerous than ever, with increasing risks to people, property, and the environment. Efforts are now underway to develop…
Young Tassie Scientists – Virtual Visit to Woodbridge School (Year 10)
The Young Tassie Scientists are bringing their passion for science into classrooms through online virtual visits in 2020. The team will also be supporting various other events across Tasmania in celebration of National Science Week. These early-career researchers and PhD candidates volunteer their time to undertake training in science communication, developing interactive presentations suitable for…
Techno-wizardry & Mad Science Night
Techno-wizardry & Mad Science Night is a gathering of like-minded people who want to explore science and technology in their local area. Speakers can be anyone from dedicated professionals to amateurs hoping to find similar interests.
Hope Vale interactive Periodic Table display unveiling
The Hope Vale Periodic Table display supports the Science program Years 4-6 Chemistry Unit that is part of the Class domain of the 6C Education Model developed by Good to Great Schools Australia. The cabinet is a replica of the periodic table standing 2.4 metres long, 1.7 metres high with each element represented by a…
Online Science Olympiad
We are organising an Online Science Olympiad for students from Years 2 – 9. The quiz will include questions from a variety of scientific field to assess as well as motivate students to get involved and develop a scientific acumen in the younger generation. Each student will be given an appreciation certificate.
Cochlear Aurora Science Photo Contest
Flinders University’s annual Cochlear Aurora Photo Science Contest is providing girls with an opportunity to learn the science behind natural phenomena and enabling reflection on the interface between art and science. The contest was established five years ago with the aim to inspire more girls towards futures in science. The contest offers cash prizes to South…
Virtual couch talk: Community-led One Health programs with Cam
Cam is a veterinarian and PhD candidate at The University of Melbourne. Having Palawa ancestry from southern Tasmania, a focus of his veterinary work has been with remote Aboriginal communities in Arnhem Land. Through this work he’s become increasingly involved in planning, improving and implementing such programs with the involvement of other volunteer vets and…
Young Tassie Scientists – Virtual Visit to Hobart College (Yr 11/12)
The Young Tassie Scientists are bringing their passion for science into classrooms through online virtual visits in 2020. The team will also be supporting various other events across Tasmania in celebration of National Science Week. These early-career researchers and PhD candidates volunteer their time to undertake training in science communication, developing interactive presentations suitable for…