Hunter Innovation and Science Hub (HISH) is excited to host the annual Hunter Science Festival at Newcastle Museum again in 2024! There will be much to do and see at the Festival. Come along and explore the fun and interactive activities planned including: Two exciting ‘Science of Bushfire’ Shows by Fizzics Education (limited seats) Mini…
Topic: Indigenous Knowledge
Stories in the Sky
The NT’s bright young stars are building a galactic masterpiece. This event provides schools from across the Northern Territory with an immersive learning experience, relating to Astronomy and Culture. This remote-friendly learning experience is designed to capture the imagination through inspiring interaction with space. Encouraging curiosity in the interaction of science, culture, and the natural…
Herring Island with AILA Fresh
Get caught at Herring Island with Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (ALIA). Welcome to all our return and new working busy bees! AILA Fresh is excited to kick off another trip to Herring Island. We have some wonderful tube stock to plant on the day that has been expertly selected to fit with this unique…
The Science of Sky Country
Join us for a special National Science Week event with a panel discussion on Dark Sky Country, including keynote speaker Duane Hamacher. Duane is internationally renowned for his research in cultural astronomy. He has researched Tasmanian Aboriginal sky stories which are among the oldest in the world. Joining Duane for a panel discussion will be…
Caring for Country with Maddi Miller
Celebrate National Science Week with proud Darug woman and University of Melbourne lecturer (Ecological Knowledge of Country), Maddison Miller. Join Maddi for a deep listening and mediative walk along the Murray River and yarn about Indigenous knowledge, landscape change, and caring for Country. Learn practical ways you too can be caring for our home. All…
Little Kids Day In – Caring for Country
Our Little Kids’ Day In programs are developed to maximise play-based STEM learning in the context of real-world scenarios. Each Little Kids’ Day In is a unique learning experience with activities, museum exhibits, STEM challenges, shows and storytelling for children and parents to get involved in. Little Kids Day In – Caring for Country is…
Humpback Highway: Diving into the Mysterious World of Whales
Every winter, Australia’s coastal waters become a bustling marine highway as humpback whales make their annual migration. These enormous creatures journey from their Antarctic feeding grounds to warmer waters where they breed. This impressive route is known as the humpback highway, with whales traveling along both the east and west coasts of Australia. While we…
Science in the Brewery
Join us for a captivating evening celebrating innovation and discovery at the intersection of science and brewing, Science in the Brewery! Co-hosted by Inspiring Australia Gladstone STEM Hub Network and Ward’s Brewery, this event is a highlight of National Science Week. What to expect Guest Speakers: Engage with inspiring STEM professionals as they share their personal journeys and insights…
Early Start Discovery Space
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Indigi-STEM Bootcamp
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from around Melbourne will discover real-world applications of STEM, and explore Monash University’s cutting-edge laboratories, engineering workshops, and research facilities. Students will hear from Indigenous experts through interactive sessions and guided tours, and challenged to problem solve real-life problems using teamwork. As well as building science and technology skills,…