Explore details of his stellar study of the cultural astronomy and songline connections and rediscover stargazing through the eyes of Australia’s First Peoples. Australian Aboriginal peoples, who arrived in what is now the Australian continent approximately 65,000 years ago, are now accepted as the modern peoples with the longest continuous culture on Earth. Their culture,…
Topic: Space and Astronomy
WA Premier’s Science Awards
The Premier’s Science Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding scientific research and engagement taking place in Western Australia. Winners in each category will be announced at the Awards ceremony on Monday 29 August. The Premier’s Science Awards are a keystone in the Western Australian Government’s efforts to raise the profile of science, technology, engineering and…
Beaker Street Festival
Science and art in lutruwita/Tasmania Beaker Street Festival is an annual celebration of science and art in lutruwita/Tasmania. We’ve packed some of the most engaging scientists, compelling ideas, and innovative artworks you’ll find in Australia into a ten-day extravaganza that covers nearly every corner of our beguiling island. From the Festival Hub at the Tasmanian…
From Swamp to Scrub
Can’t wait to explore science in our Parklands this National Science Week? Then head to From Swamp to Scrub for a virtual journey of two of Sydney’s most iconic parks – Centennial Parklands and Western Sydney Parklands. From Swamp to Scrub is an interactive, science-packed journey from the wetlands of Centennial Parklands to the woodlands and scrub…
Science in the Swamp
After a two-year hiatus, our ever-popular Science in the Swamp event returns to Centennial Parklands on Sunday 21 August – for a free family day out jam-packed full of science, fun and discovery. This National Science Week, learn about the Parklands, meet our native animal residents and let your curiosity guide you as Dickens Lawn transforms…
Planetarium Nights
The Melbourne Planetarium reawakens after hours for adults only with a stellar line-up of fulldome film screenings. Journey through fluorescent coral reefs, marvel at the cosmos, dive into black holes and get ready for an alien invasion in the latest Melbourne Planetarium showcase of films on the dome. There are two screenings a night. The…
Science on Show
Museums Victoria has more than 17 million collection objects. During National Science Week we’re bringing out some of our rarest and most fascinating objects and specimens at Melbourne Museum for Science on Show. Science on Show features curators and scientists delivering pop up talks on their research, rare artefacts and the stories behind them. One…
Science in the Scrub
Join us on Sunday 14 August for Science in the Scrub, a free family fun day out at Western Sydney Parklands this National Science Week. Learn about the Parklands, meet our native animal residents and let your curiosity guide you as Lizard Log transforms into a pop-up village of scientific delights. Unearth your inner scientist…
Introduction to Telescopes & Binoculars
In this astronomy education session we look at the most essential equipment used by amateur astronomers: telescopes and binoculars. The telescope for some is their first foray into astronomy. We look at different types of telescopes and discover some of the mysteries of optics. This may help those who are wondering what type of scope…
Sir Charles Todd: The scientific and technological contributions of the South Australian pioneer
The focus of the presentation is on the professional life of Sir Charles Todd, a South Australian pioneer who made a major contribution to Australia’s scientific and technological foundations. In his 49 years of public service (1856-1905), he worked across colonial astronomy, meteorology, telegraphy, electrical engineering, spatial systems, horology, telephony and the postal system. He…