Praxical is a new learning initiative creating online workshops where everyone can actively engage in the scientific process. For National Science Week this year Praxical is collaborating with the Australian Centre for Astrobiology. Together we are creating a fully online, self-led workshop about the search for life on other planets. During the workshop you will get the…
Topic: Space and Astronomy
Tastrofest 2020
TastroFest was born out of a passion for the universe and making it accessible for everybody who has a desire to explore. From humble beginnings in beautiful Ulverstone on Tasmania’s North West Coast, it has grown to be the largest astronomy festival in the country. Spread over three days with activities for beginners through to…
Possible Impossibles Online Forum
How can Science offer us a path of hope for our post COVID lives and world? What tools can Science give us to help society recover, rebuild, and thrive in the future? The Victorian Parliament will partner with the Royal Society of Victoria to host a live online community forum exploring how science can help…
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…
A Voice to the Stars: Defining Humanity for a New Generation
Since time immemorial, humans have looked up and asked a simple question – ‘are we alone?’ In 1974, the Arecibo Observatory sent out a radio message to the final frontier, crafted by a team of experts – a calling card to those of the great beyond. In 2018, the call sounded again, with schools and…
Satellite Selfie at Clyde Fenton
We have painted CLYDE FENTON onto the oval for the flyover of the satellite on Monday.
Above and below the seas – where will your naval shipbuilding career take you?
During National Science Week join us to learn about the science and technology behind ships and submarines, and the awesome opportunities available to you to be part of building Australia’s shipbuilding future. Questacon will take us through everything you’ve ever wanted to know – how does a ship float? How does a submarine stay underwater?…
The Virtual Scintillating Science Quiz Spectacular
Think you know everything there is to know about science? The Scintillating Science Quiz Spectacular will be a science quiz like no other. Test your knowledge against some of the finest scientific minds at Murdoch University across the four high-school science subjects. This event will be held online to make it accessible to everyone and…
Science fun at home presented by Museums Victoria
Science fun for families from the comfort of your own home. Join us in person for the Science Variety Show, explore our hands-on science experiments, sing along with the Virtual Playbox, take our National Science Week quiz and more.
NYSF Week of Webinars
Curious about astrophysics, linguistics, Australia’s energy future, or what it takes to be Australia’s Chief Scientist? As a special treat for National Science Week 2020, the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) has made their exclusive NYSF Connect Alumni Webinar Series available and free for public viewing. Ordinarily, NYSF alumni have unique access to pre-recorded lectures…