Each school term around Australia, Girls Programming Network runs free, full-day workshops that teach high school girls and gender minorities to code using Python. Our events are all about learning together, making new friends and having fun with technology. No coding experience is required. This event is BYOD (bring your own device), so bring your…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Mt Colah Bush Babies Playgroup Science morning
The Mt Colah Bush Babies will participate in science week on Wednesday 16 August 9:30-11:30am at the Mt Colah Community Centre.
Young Tassie Scientists at Bruny Island District Primary School
This year’s Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania scientists who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. The Young Tassie Scientists on this roadtrip are: Pantalius Nji (he/him), medical scientist – Bugs in our Bodies Emily Garratt, (she/her) neuroscientist – Studying…
Young Tassie Scientists at Richmond Primary School
This year’s Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania scientists who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. The Young Tassie Scientists on this roadtrip are: Emily Garratt, (she/her) neuroscientist – Studying the Brain Zane Farnum (he/him), neuroscientist – Stress and Brain…
Young Tassie Scientists at Warrane Primary School
This year’s Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania scientists who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. The Young Tassie Scientists on this roadtrip are: Emily Garratt, (she/her) neuroscientist – Studying the Brain Zane Farnum (he/him), neuroscientist – Stress and Brain…
Strathmore Secondary College Science Week
There are 3 events that occur during the lunch break: Wednesday – outside science – elephants toothpaste, mentos and diet coke, water rockets, instant ice cream Thursday – group building challenge – who can build the tallest tower using only tooth picks and marshmallows Friday – Trivia The Year 7’s are also on excursion to…
My Science Rulz, Your Science Droolz – CANCELLED
Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control we have to cancel this event. The SA National Science Week Coordinating Committee is delighted to present the science debate of the year: Who will win the battle of brains? Join us as three teams of some of South Australia’s best scientists battle it out for the honour…
BrisJAMS Careers Outside Academia
Ever thought about how scientists can contribute to the world besides through academic research? Or thinking of moving into a non-academic role after your PhD or postdoc, but unsure what positions might be right for you or how to navigate the transition? Careers Outside Academia returns from 6:00 – 7:00 pm, Thursday 17 August in…
AI, the Universe and Everything
Join Suzie Sheehy and Toby Walsh in a wide ranging conversation covering everything from particle physics and the experiments which have uncovered the structure of the universe to how AI is transforming science. Come along to Newington College for an evening of education and entertainment at our National Science Week event. Tickets via Eventbrite.
Science in the Centres
This year National Science Week will be bringing science to you while you shop. Come past Westfield Belconnen, Westfield Woden, South.Point Tuggeranong, Cooleman Court, or the Canberra Centre to discover the exciting science behind composting, dinosaurs, engineering with Lego, parasites, geology, space, robotics, and much more. A variety of hands-on science activities will be on…