We’re hosting a Brain Break morning tea with scrumptious morsels of science goodness to celebrate science achievement and endeavour. We’ll be getting together to share fun science quizzes, activities and demonstrations over our cuppa. This morning tea is just for us, but you can register to host one for FREE in your own workplace.
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Parasite Pandemic Escape Room – A race for the antidote
Your mission: find the antidote and save humankind from a rapidly spreading parasite pandemic! In the Parasite Pandemic: Escape Room participants must work together in a research laboratory to solve a series of puzzles, crack codes, and answer questions. Through this hands-on experience, participants will gain a taste of how scientists tackle global health challenges….
Parasite Pandemic – Walk in the shoes of a parasitologist
Can you keep a parasite as a pet? Is a “parasite zoo” full of awesome creatures – or ones you’d rather not meet? Parasitologists from the Australian National University will share their passion for studying parasites. With a wide range of backgrounds, they will demonstrate that there is a path to science for everyone. This…
Virtual Parasites
Explore the fascinating world of parasites using virtual reality. Visit a farm using virtual reality and use your virtual diagnostic techniques to find and treat all of the different parasites (endoparasites and ectoparasites) that can infect a cow. Then go on a virtual camping trip and avoid multiple parasitic infections. you’ll need to be on…
Parasites in Manga: Fact or Fiction?
Be introduced to characters with parasitic infections in Japanese manga, and debunk viral TikTok claims about parasites and their infections! Can nature be more fascinating than fiction? Explore how parasites are portrayed in media in this interactive, one-hour workshop. This event is one in a series of four National Science Week events for anyone aged 12…
Parasite Pandemic – Walk in the shoes of a parasitologist
Can you keep a parasite as a pet? Is a “parasite zoo” full of awesome creatures – or ones you’d rather not meet? Parasitologists from the Australian National University will share their passion for studying parasites. With a wide range of backgrounds, they will demonstrate that there is a path to science for everyone. This…
Parasites in Manga: Fact or Fiction?
Be introduced to characters with parasitic infections in Japanese manga and debunk viral TikTok claims about parasites and their infections! Can nature be more fascinating than fiction? Explore how parasites are portrayed in media in this interactive, one-hour workshop. This event is one in a series of four National Science Week events for anyone aged…
Virtual Parasites
Explore the fascinating world of parasites using virtual reality. Visit a farm using virtual reality and use your virtual diagnostic techniques to find and treat all of the different parasites (endoparasites and ectoparasites) that can infect a cow. Then go on a virtual camping trip and avoid multiple parasitic infections. you’ll need to be on…
Parasite Pandemic Escape Room – A race for the antidote
Your mission: find the antidote and save humankind from a rapidly spreading parasite pandemic! In the Parasite Pandemic: Escape Room participants must work together in a research laboratory to solve a series of puzzles, crack codes, and answer questions. Through this hands-on experience, participants will gain a taste of how scientists tackle global health challenges….
Communicating science to non-scientists
Get the skills and strategies needed to communicate research in science and technology to a range of non-scientifically oriented audiences. This hands-on training will prepare you to: write material for many outlets, including in-house, local and international publications and the digital media. liaise with journalists. prepare successful pitches. The session will be particularly helpful for…