A University of Tasmania Island of Ideas public talk. Earlier this year, 60 scientists voyaged to East Antarctica aboard RSV Nuyina, reaching the rapidly melting Denman Glacier. What they found beneath the ice may reshape how we understand future sea level rise. What does this remote glacier tell us about a warming world? Hear directly from…
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Brain Break – Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School – Brunswick East
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.
Rock Hard! The Geological Cabaret
Strap in for a seismic night where the humour is volcanic, the moves are tectonic, and the cleavage is both geological and generous. This ain’t your school science class – it’s cocktail hour geology with sultry songs, smouldering dance, sharp wit and a shimmer of burlesque. For grown-ups who like their science gneiss and naughty….
The Science of Attention: How nature can help
In a world full of distractions, can nature help us concentrate? And can science give us greater control of our attention? Join Professor Katherine Johnson from Melbourne University as she discusses the scientific understanding of attention and what the research says when it comes to staying focussed. This is a National Science Week event, presented…
The Royal Queensland Show at Ekka
National Science Week at the Ekka! Celebrate science in action in the Agricultural Education Hall at the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka). Explore hands-on exhibits, learn about the science behind farming and food production, and discover how technology is shaping the future of agriculture. It’s a great way for kids and families to connect science with…
Brain Break – Macclesfield Primary School
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.
The Future of Agricultural Crops: To edit or not to edit
Join us for an exciting and interactive debate during National Science Week! This engaging event will bring together experts to discuss the science and societal implications of gene editing in agriculture. Whether you’re curious about how gene editing can revolutionise food security or concerned about its environmental impact, this debate will offer insights from both…
Brain Break – Catholic College Wodonga
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.
Reconnecting with the Birthplace of Reef Stewardship
Step into the story of reef stewardship where it all began. As part of National Science Week 2025, we invite you to Reconnecting with the Birthplace of Reef Stewardship — a unique celebration of citizen science, community, and conservation history, set in the very place where modern reef stewardship was born. This multi-day event will…
Brain Break – Ignatius Park College
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.