This event is now fully booked. Astrophysicist, Dr Angel R. Lopez-Sanchez from Macquarie University, presents an illustrated talk on observing the night sky. Dr Lopez-Sanchez is an Australian/Spanish astrophysicist and science communicator working at the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at Macquarie University. In 2011 he joined the Australian Astronomical Observatory.
Topic: Space and Astronomy
Darwin Middle School Future Innovators Event
Innovations and Inventions Competition What is an invention? Inventions are original applications of technology which solve a problem. The scope for inventions is limited only by your imagination. You are asked to apply your knowledge of science to make an invention. Your invention may be a new device, method or process that has not existed…
Science Alive!
Science Alive! was launched in 2006 by the SA Coordinating Committee of National Science Week as a single day event in a modest 2,400 m2 space. Over 16 years it has grown into a suite of 3 separate events held over 3 days in over 16,000 m2 at the Adelaide Showground. It is held in…
The Young Scientist Research Prizes
To foster and recognise excellence in Victoria’s early career scientists, the Royal Society of Victoria has established four prestigious competitive prizes open to Victorian students in their final year of doctoral candidature, in all areas of the Biomedical & Health Sciences, Biological Sciences (non-human), Earth Sciences and Physical Sciences. Following assessment of applications across the…
Journey to the VR Huddle Room
VR is well recognised as an educational technology tool offering engaging ways to create, view and interact with science content. Following the school theme of Innovation: Powering future industries, learn about the evolution of VR and its benefits in bringing people together via social inclusion. Each 45 – 60min session allows people to actively engage…
Planetarium Concert: Live music in the skydome!
Songwriter and Science Communicator Nathan Eggins (a.k.a. Conspiracy of One) is bringing his signature sciency music to the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium. Experience a truly special stripped back and intimate performance as you are taken on a journey through the stars inside the magnificent skydome. Nathan’s music explores scientific and psychological concepts while highlighting and…
Reach for the ***Stars***
Come discover what 102,000 others have experienced before you. Bring your five senses to a highly popular astronomy evening filled with wonder with the Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society at our registered Mount Martha observatory, south east of Melbourne under dark skies. See the stars, planets and other night sky objects visible at this time of…
Space for Girl Guides and Scouts
If you belong to an adventurous troop of Girl Guides or Scouts of any age who are seeking to navigate their way amongst the stars and who are working towards their Outer Space or Astronomy badge/award, then this focused evening of stargazing, navigating the night sky and big question answering is for your group. You…
Young Tassie Scientists at the HIVE
Space, caves and bugs – where else would you find out first-hand about these? The Young Tassie Scientists will be sharing what they know in this special National Science Week session. Bring along your curiosity to the Tasmanian Science Centre at Hive and be prepared to be amazed. There will be 8 amazing scientists joining…
Young Tassie Scientists at St Johns Catholic School
Young Tassie Scientists are early career researchers who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools during National Science Week. The Young Tassie Scientists on this school visit are: Rhiannon Terry – Natural Product Bio Prospector (chemist) Samuel Verne – Illuminating the Darkness (physicists) Laura Perez– Facilitator of Furry…