Phillip Island Nature Parks present a discussion between marine biologist Dr Rebecca McIntosh, marine scientist Associate Professor Andre Chiaradia and PhD student Lauren Tworkowski. The conversation will focus on the impact of a changing climate on iconic native species: little penguins and Australian fur seals and explore the science and conservation actions at Nature Parks aimed…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Monash Sensory Science – My Goodness Online Book Launch
We invite members of the blind, low vision and deaf community to touch, see and listen at our newest online exhibition for National Science Week. This online exhibition will showcase the Multisensory Interactive Science Book developed to explore the world of infection, immunity, food and nutrition, titled “My Goodness”. This online exhibition is a collaboration…
South Australia’s event for Plant Science Safeguarding Our Future Food Security – ASPS events
A series of short, fun and engaging talks and tours will be organised at the Waite Campus, University of Adelaide to explain the pivotal role plant scientists and agriculturists play in feeding and clothing us all. We will present some of our research and explain how it will help meet the challenges posed by a…
Internet of Things for Your Business
Free Tech Demo Day for regional businesses. The fifth in our 8-part Collie Tech and Innovation Series masterclasses, Internet of Things for Your Business, is on Thursday 19 August at Slay Space in Collie from 9.30am – 12.30pm. This is an amazing opportunity for businesses in the Collie region to get insights and learnings from experts in…
Tech Forum & Fireside Tech Panel
Tech Forum – Fireside Tech Panel is on Thursday 19 August at Slay Space in Collie from 5:00pm – 7:30pm. This is an amazing opportunity for businesses in the Collie region to get insights and learnings from successful tech industry innovators: Colin La Galia, CEO, Epichem Pty Ltd Caitlin Lomax, Director of Intr Studio, XR producer and…
Shining a light on an energy efficient future
This National Science Week learn about the technology and research that’s helping Australia get to an energy efficient future. From brightly colored luminescent solar concentrators that help capture sunlight to photoswitches that change on a molecular level under light, come hear from the researchers making it happen. This public lecture is hosted by the ARC…
Live from the Lab – on FBi Radio
Each weekday morning from 8.15am – 8.45am on FBi Radio (94.5 FM or stream online), from Friday 13 to Friday 20 August 2021. Six musicians and performers will be partnered with six science researchers from the University of Sydney, Faculty of Science. The musicians will then share six brand-new compositions inspired by their emotional response…
Are you Recycling Right?
Have you ever wondered if you are Recycling Right in the Canberra region? Take the “Are you Recycling Right?” Quiz to find out if you’re a recycling guru. You might even learn a few new things! This 5 minute quiz will get you thinking about which bin you use to throw things out, whether you…
Holy Spirit Science Day
Holy Spirit will be hosting a MAD SCIENCE SHOW about air, electricity and fire for our whole school. Each show will run for the duration of 60 minutes. We are hosting 3 shows during the day to allow for each student to attend and be part of the madness. Our science show will be on…
Sara Phillips – Best Australian Science Writing 2020
Can fish feel pain? Does it matter if a dingo is different from a dog? Science tackles some unexpected questions. Who better to navigate us through these unprecedented days than Australia’s best science writers? Now in its tenth year, the much-loved Best Australian Science Writing anthology selects the most riveting, poignant and entertaining science stories…