How do you become a penguin warden? Do mangroves and saltmarshes really benefit human society? What is the future of radiation therapy in low-income countries? Why is biodiversity important? Join us at Hornsby Library to celebrate National Science Week and tackle some of the big questions. You’ll hear from a panel of four working scientists…
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The Emmaus ELC Science Week Extravaganza
Our National Science Week Extravaganza will include: a bouncing bubble experiment – looking at the effects of surface tension, gravity, and force sink or float experiment – looking at density and whether a range of different items from nature sink or float in different mediums (water, sugar solution, salt solution) composting display – looking…
Brain Break – Royal Prince Alfred Hospital 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.
Brain Break – School of Engineering and Energy, Murdoch University
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.
National Science Week @ Bute Early Learning and Primary School
Students will engage in a range of activities based on the National Science Week theme of Innovation: Powering Future Industries. One of the key activities will be students learning about and using a 3D printer (a new learning for our school) to design and prototype an invention that would enhance our lives in the future….
Science @ the Markets
The UNE Discovery team will host a special Science @ the Markets event on Sunday 13 August. Come along to the Armidale Farmers Markets in Curtis Park and find our UNE Discovery marquee. You’ll be able to chat with scientists and science educators and ask lots of interesting questions while you look, touch and play…
The Web Search Revolution: The Past, Present, and Future of Search – Google, ChatGPT, Bing, and Beyond.
The world of search has undergone a remarkable transformation, from simple keyword queries to a complex, all-pervasive automated decision-making system. With this year marking two important anniversaries: 25 years since Google’s founding and 30 years since the release of the first web search engine, JumpStation, it’s a timely opportunity to reflect on the profound impact…
Brain Break – St Kevin’s 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.
Yakult Science & Lab Skills Workshop
Yakult is committed to improving and providing a link between education and the food industry. This unique Lab Skills Workshop is ideal for your budding scientist. Attendees will be guided as they carry out simulated scientific testing used to ensure Yakult’s high-quality drink. Each session runs for approximately 90 minutes. This includes a free factory…
SciFest 2023
SciFest 2023 is the biggest virtual excursions festival in Australia promoting science and technology. SciFest links up with National Science week and is on between 14 – 18 August. This year we have 15 events from some of Australia’s best education providers. The theme for National Science Week in 2023 is Innovation: Powering Future Industries. The…