Do you have an idea that will increase the awareness and understanding of the role of science, technology, and innovation in everyday life and our future? These grants provide funding to assist individuals and organisations to run inspiring events and produce STEM-based content in the Northern Territory during National Science Week. A maximum of two…
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National Science Week Grant Round for 2023
Applications are open now for event holders to apply for support for holding in-person or online events in National Science Week 2023. Grants can be from $2,000 to $20,000 ex GST and the total grant pool is $500,000. The objectives of the grant opportunity are to: inspire wide community participation in STEM provide an opportunity…
National Science Week: Away From the Cities
As National Science Week draws to a close, we’re reflecting on the huge range of different types of events that took place across the country. We’ve especially enjoyed seeing all of the local events coming out of regional, rural and remote areas across Australia. The events listed below deserve a special mention because of how…
DIY Science: Wombat Felafel
What you need: Packet of felafel mix, or ingredients to make felafel from scratch Vegetable oil Frying pan or deep fryer Hummus or tahini sauce to serve What to do: Follow the instructions on the felafel mix packet or use a recipe to make felafel mix. Shape the felafel mix into cubes, approximately 3cm across,…
Join in the last weekend of Science Week
There’s still heaps to do on these last two day of National Science Week for 2022. illuminart installations are still illuminating regional South Australia, there are Walks and Talks in Canberra, you can learn about butterfly botany in Far North Queensland, and Science in the Swamp will be taking over Centennial Park in Sydney. And…
DIY Science: Pop-top Fountain
What you need: sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) white vinegar washing-up detergent an empty pop top drink bottle What to do: Close the pop-top and unscrew the lid from the bottle. Pour some vinegar into the bottle and a small squirt of detergent. Add a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate to the bottle. Quickly screw on the…
It’s time to learn about First Peoples science
The First Nations people of Australia had some of the world’s earliest scientists and inventors and have been using science for over 65,000 years. Science has always been an integral part of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and continues to be an important part of cultural life today. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples…
DIY Science: Arm Span Solar System
What you need: Some friends What to do: Ask people to stretch their arms out to each side and explain that they will be measuring out the positions of objects in the Solar System by following a few simple steps. The tip of their middle finger on the left hand represents the Sun. The tip…
Tis the sea-son for some marine science
Do you love a day at the beach? Are you fascinated by the ocean and the creatures that call it home? If you answered yes to either of those questions, then National Science Week has got some events for you! The world’s oceans affect the lives of every organism on the planet, but most of…
DIY Science: Brazil Nut Challenge
What you need: Large clear jar with straight sides and a lid A few large beans or marbles Lentils or rice What to do: Place a few large beans or marbles in the jar. Add lentils or rice to the jar until it is about half full. Place the lid on the jar and make…