In the next 30 years, missions to the Moon and Mars will explore habitation in new and extreme environments. The Martian Garden will explore how we can create sustainable new ecosystems off-world. Discover how we select and adapt plant species to survive and thrive. Learn how we’re guiding novel approaches to sustainable ecosystems on Earth….
Topic: Space and Astronomy
Moonrise Poetry
Tonight we welcome the moonrise and the opening of the Red Dirt Poety Festival. Join us a the Earth Sanctuary for an eclectic night of storytelling through poetry and astronomy under the stars by a roaring fire. Poets from all over the country have converged here in Mparntwe on Arrernte Country to share their work,…
Bigga’s Starry Night
Bigga Public Exploring the Stellar Night is an interactive stargazing event designed to inspire wonder and curiosity about the cosmos among participants of all ages. The event will take place at Bigga Public School, allowing students to observe celestial objects through interactive, hands-on experiments that allow participants to engage in educational activities. Throughout Bigga Public’s…
Kelmscott SHS – Science Night 2024
Come join the fun! Kelmscott Senior High School is hosting its annual community event for National Science Week. This year’s event theme showcases how science and technology can help protect species around the world and restore biodiversity to our planet. This Science Night includes activities such as science demonstrations, experiments, guest speakers, and interactive exhibits…
National Science Week Family Activities
On Wednesday the 14th of August, students will be coming to school in science dress up. They can come dressed as a scientist, a STEM career (engineer, vet, doctor, science teacher) or as an animal to match this year’s theme. We would love for teachers to join in dressing up as well. On Wednesday we…
2025 International Quantum Year – Online briefing
The Australian Institute of Physics invites cultural, political, business and industry organisations to consider how you might use Quantum Year as you plan your activities for 2025. Lighting our homes, the Internet, fighting disease, and scanning our groceries: we use quantum science every day. It underpins discoveries from astronomy to photosynthesis. And Schrödinger’s cat has…
2025 International Quantum Year – Sydney briefing
The Australian Institute of Physics invites cultural, political, business and industry organisations to consider how you might use Quantum Year as you plan your activities for 2025. Lighting our homes, the Internet, fighting disease, and scanning our groceries: we use quantum science every day. It underpins discoveries from astronomy to photosynthesis. And Schrödinger’s cat has…
National Science Week Trivia
National Science Week Trivia is the themed trivia for DISR’s fortnightly trivia. Three rounds of questions all based around science. Come along to improve your science knowledge, challenge your colleagues and have ultimate bragging rights across the department.
Salon After D’Arc – Trial and Error
From Mary Anning’s Jurassic fossil discoveries to Rosalind Franklin’s contribution to uncovering the structure of DNA, women have led significant contributions to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) for centuries. This National Science Week, dive into the profound revelations and accidental discoveries in the world of STEM with award-winning Australian environmentalist Tanya Ha. Hear from…
Library After Dark – Skyworks Planetarium
We’re bringing the night sky directly to you. Discover life through a different lens with us as we celebrate National Science Week. Come along to discover the wonders of the cosmos in our awe-inspiring planetarium. As the lights dim in the planetarium, you’ll be surrounded by a multitude of planets, stars and constellations. Be awestruck…