The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health is offering a School Outreach Program where neuroscientists will visit schools and talk to Year 9-12 students. These talks can focus on the brain’s functions (fitting in with curriculum topics), new research technologies or science careers. During a week-long outreach program, two scientists will visit Melbourne metropolitan schools, and…
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Tasmanians, you’re invited to the 2016 event holder info sessions
It’s almost time for National Science Week again, and this year we are already preparing to stun, inspire, educate and amaze Tasmanians across the state! If you’d like to hold an event but don’t know where to start, there are upcoming information sessions in Hobart, Launceston and Ulverstone. Our Inspiring Australia Manager for Tasmania will be…
ACT event seed grants
The ACT National Science Week Coordinating Committee has $10 000 worth of funding to be allocated! They are offering seed grants up to $1000 (incl. GST) to support science engagement events, programs and activities conducted between 1 July and 31 October 2016. Preference will be given to events that occur at least once in or very close to…
NSW Regional Science Grants program
2016 NSW Regional Science Grants program now open Funded by the NSW Department of Industry and the Commonwealth Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, the NSW Regional Science Grants program aims to further develop the network of NSW Regional Science Hubs, local partnerships that bring together multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver high-profile science events…
QLD seed grants for National Science Week
The Queensland National Science Week Co-ordinating Committee will award several grants of up to $2500 to develop and deliver new events, activities or programs for National Science Week. Eligibility The event must be held in National Science Week (13-21 August). Events that demonstrate a capacity to be repeated without financial support in future years are…
2016 National Science Week Queensland Launch Grant Application
The Queensland National Science Week Co-ordinating Committee will award up to $10 000 to develop a launch for National Science Week in Queensland. Eligibility The event must be held on Friday 12 or Saturday 13 August 2016. The launch should be aimed at a wider community rather than a single organisation. The Queensland Minister for Science…
Growth of Dubbo’s Sustainability Expo & Science Festival
Crowd numbers at the 2015 Dubbo Sustainability Expo & Science Festival on Saturday 10 October 2015 topped 1000 – the biggest the event has recorded since first starting as an information night in 2006. Dubbo City Council Sustainability Coordinator Catriona Jennings was amazed at the popularity of the event which this year dovetailed with the…
Tasmania’s west coast to host Bright Ideas Festival
Over several days, the west coast will be home to the Bright Ideas Festival, a cornucopia of local science expertise. Event organiser Shae Huddleston of the Tasmanian Nationa Science Week Coordinating Committe was determined to ensure the west coast was not left out in this year’s festivities. “I saw a gap in the National…
The Crazy Scientist heads to Tasmania
The Crazy Scientist, Darin Carr, is heading to Tasmania. Come and tickle your retinas while learning how coloured ninjas, flashing balls and dancing coloured shadows can inform us how your eyes use light to see objects. Experience how we use light to make objects disappear and lasers bounce off microscopic particles in the air to…
Illuminating Hobart’s waterfront
The Sustainability and Learning Centre have secured a grant to Illuminate PW1! This Friday night, Princess Wharf Shed No.1 will be lit up with artworks created by early learners who were asked, “What does light mean to you?” The show will run from 5.30pm until 7pm. This event is free, and all are welcome. RSVP…