Plants, from miniature mosses to towering trees, are fundamental to healthy ecosystems. They provide benefits such as food, habitat, and clean air as well as to people and our cities. But what happens when the environment that plants are used to, changes? Can they adapt to withstand this change and continue supporting our fabulous ecosystems, and…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
S4PG x TFOM: Introduction to Science for Public Good
In this first event of the S4PG x TFOM series, our invited speakers Dr Merryn McKinnon and Dr Sujatha Raman will introduce the broad and complex concept of science for the public good – what is the public good, and what might this look like in science? How should we measure it? How is this…
University of Wollongong IPRI Open Day
Come and learn about the ground-breaking research being conducted at the University of Wollongong’s Intelligent Polymer Research Institute (IPRI) that is shaping the next generation of smart materials for health and energy solutions to improve people’s lives. On the tour, you will hear about and see our research up close in the labs, including: Discovery…
2022 Bill Wheeler Symposium and Award
Bill Wheeler was a very active member of the Illawarra community who took a keen interest in new bionics research at the University of Wollongong (UOW). After meeting the famous Professor Graeme Clark, inventor of the Cochlear Implant, Bill instigated and organised a fundraiser for bionics research. Sadly Bill died of cancer in November 2007…
Roxby Mad Scientist
Roxby Mad Scientist program is designed introduce youth to the concepts of alternate energy while also incorporating problem-solving, design and modeling and working as a team. This will be achieved through the participants pairing up to investigate crucial design and construction processes that they will then use to build a model solar car. Each team…
THINK SCIENCE! at Old Gippstown
Come see the wonders of science at Old Gippstown’s THINK SCIENCE! event. We will have a large range of engaging activities and stalls for both children and adults alike. Our heritage park, where we are hosting the event, has 8 acres of space to hold stalls and activities and we are filling it up quickly….
Science in the Centres
Come past Westfield Belconnen, Westfield Woden, South.Point Tuggeranong, Cooleman Court, or the Canberra Centre to discover the exciting science behind growing mushrooms, engineering with lego, parasites, geology, space, robotics, and much more. A variety of hands-on science activities will be on display across the different locations during the weekends of National Science Week (13 –…
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
An evening designed to allow you to explore the wonders of science. Wander through classrooms filled with challenges- create the longest fibre optic fibre, use a laser cutter to cut your own key chains, use microscopes to see things too small for the human eye and loads more. Each classroom is set up to show…
Minecraft Contraptions
Jump into Minecraft with us and learn how to use Redstone, Minecraft’s version of electricity, as we power some wacky contraptions. We’ll be hosting this Minecraft event in person at the Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub and jumping online together on our server. You’ll need to own a copy of Minecraft and have your own…
ANU Cybernetics: Speech Recognition Technology
People’s ability to use their chosen language is critical for human dignity and the general wellbeing of society. Language facilitates meaningful interactions with one another, enabling expression, and the transmission of history and traditions. And language allows us to construct our future. But what if the technology we use to construct this future doesn’t acknowledge…