Embark on an evening of star and planet gazing. Join Dr Luke Barnes from Western Sydney University for an introduction to stargazing and Drew Roberts from Shared Knowledge will share stories of the night sky from a First Nation’s perspective. Sydney City Skywatchers will come in and set up their amazing telescopes to guide you through the…
Topic: Space and Astronomy
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…
Horsley Park Public School Science and Technology Day
We have been running a Science and Technology Day for the past five years during National Science Week. Last year we ran the day virtually as we were all in lockdown. The day is full of hands-on experiments and technology use. To begin the day, the teachers run a 45 minute science show. In the…
Get a Grip On Science
Staff and Science Ambassadors invite all Year 4 and 5 Students on the Fraser Coast to join the St Mary’s College After School Adventures Program Get a Grip on Science. Register for each weekly event by following the links on the website, clicking the registration button and completing the form. Session themes and dates Wednesday…
The Astronomy Paddock Save the Dark EduTour – River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve
Chris writing eta 20th July Escape the light pollution that affects over 80% of humanity! Join a guided tour of the stars using handheld laser technology. Experts from the Adelaide Planetarium and the Astronomical Society of SA will skilfully guide you through the star signs, nebulae, planets and perhaps even the Space Station! Dark Sky…
Project Space Botany
In Project Space Botany, student ‘Futurenauts’ race against the clock to design a biodome for off-planet life on Mars. They will need to master the planetary atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere under the Earth Sciences curriculum connections, as well as botanical knowledge, in order to survive on year on Mars. This 70 minute simulation in…
National Science Quiz
Join us for a fantastic night of science and fun with The National Science Quiz. Hosted by Charlie Pickering from ABC-TV’s The Weekly and joined by some of Australia’s top scientists with our special guest team captains, comedian Lawrence Leung and ABC weather presenter Nate Byrne, each team will battle it out for the honour…
Canberra Kids SecuriDay 2022
Kids SecuriDay is back in Canberra for another fantastic event. Kids SecuriDay is all about introducing youth to security, and its importance in their everyday lives. Our August event is part of National Science Week and will be in-person, and will align with the National Science Week schools theme Glass: More than meets the eye….
The Sky’s No Limit: Women in health science
Join us for a discussion with top female researchers, engineers and astronauts, followed by a cocktail and a film screening on Marie Curie. The Australian-French Association for Research and Innovation (AFRAN) is organising an event to discuss the challenges encountered by women in their scientific careers in Australia and in France, where the structure and…
Women in STEM
An exclusive invitation for high school students from Years 10 – 12 to join us on 5 August for a free event, featuring presentations from leading female scientists, engineers and professionals from a diverse range of STEM careers. Your Host Professor Caroline McMillen, Chief Scientist for South Australia Panelists Professor Nicola Spurrier, Chief Public Health…