A Modern-day Noah’s ark – conserving Western Australia’s threatened plants

The south-west of Western Australia is renowned for its rich plant diversity. This diversity, combined with the loss of a large proportion of the original vegetation, has led to this area being recognised internationally as a Biodiversity Hotspot. The Western Australian Seed Centre, Kensington, is a key pillar in conserving some of WA’s most threatened plants….

STEMician

We will work in collaboration with STEMician to deliver a STEM workshop tailored towards primary school children at Quantin Binnah Community Centre. The workshop will help young children grow interest and build confidence in the world of STEM! We aim to help propel young children into STEM by introducing them to a range of interactive…

STEMician

Quantin Binnah will work in collaboration with STEMician’s to deliver a STEM workshop tailored towards primary school children at Quantin Binnah Community Centre. STEMician will organize a ‘STEM Workshop’   to help young children grow interest and build confidence in the world of STEM! We aim to help propel young children into STEM by introducing them…

2022 Governor-General’s Design Challenge

Questacon in conjunction with the Office of the Governor General is excited to present the 2022 Governor-General’s Design Challenge. This live one hour virtual workshop is set to be a valuable experience for upper primary students. They will use design thinking in a hands-on and highly interactive way for deeper learning about science, technology, engineering…

Kingswood High School Science Open Night

To celebrate all things science and NationalScience Week, the Science Department of Kingswood High School are delighted to run a school Open Night for the Kingswood Community. The event will be run at the school from 6pm to 8pm. Student, community and lab displays, as well as a family STEM challenge and forenic frenzy will…

Kingswood High School Science Open Night

To celebrate all things science and NationalScience Week, the Science Department of Kingswood High School are delighted to run a school Open Night for the Kingswood Community. The event will be run at the school from 6pm to 8pm. Student, community and lab displays, as well as a family STEM challenge and forenic frenzy will…

Biggest Science Lab Ever

Help us celebrate National Science Week with activities taking place in the Biggest Science Lab ever. It’s sure to be scien-trific. Help us celebrate National Science Week in the Biggest Science Lab ever. Whether you’re a science novice or nerd, you’re a family looking for a free day out this winter, you have some junior…

Oakbank School Science Day

Students in the Primary School will participate in a science day. This day will be open to parents and community members to attend. Students will take part in science activities throughout the day these include; Glass mosaic tiles, Glass wind chimes, Sugar glass biscuits, Kaleidoscopes and Periscopes, Greenhouses, Solar Panels, Magnifying Glass investigations. Activities will…

Asteroids to Oceans: What makes research possible in Australia?

Australia’s National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) ensures that researchers have access to the facilities, equipment and resources they need to produce world-class research. These resources range from supercomputers and microscopes to datasets and software platforms, all provided through 27 NCRIS projects and facilities around Australia. With the resources provided by the NCRIS projects, researchers…