Australia needs to conduct hundreds of thousands of COVID-19 tests each day, which means we need countless test kit components. This National Science Week, learn how researchers at the University of Melbourne have risen to the challenge of developing one of these parts locally, with help from the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation. This…
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Sustainable Food for Kids: Maker burger
Event update: This event has been changed to an online event via Zoom. Sustainable Food for Kids: Maker Burger is an educational and interactive workshop for primary school aged children on the sustainability credentials of the ingredients that make up a burger. The workshop will focus on how the choices of what we eat impact…
Sustainability Stall
Visit or walk-by Greenhills Neighbourhood House to collect a new sustainable item and take home activity each day. There will be different activities from Tuesday 17 – Friday 20 August: Tuesday: Plant, peat pots, seeds and plant propagation kits – keep an eye on our socials for a video tutorial in plant propagation. Wednesday: Pick up…
Grow Your Own Food in Canberra
Event update: This event has been changed to an online event via Zoom. This National Science Week, the Canberra Environment Centre is running a special event for our elderly community on growing food sustainably. What sort of food should I focus on growing myself, and how can I do that sustainably? Growing some of your…
From Swamp to Scrub – Virtual event
Join us on a virtual journey from the wetlands of Sydney’s east to the scrub and woodlands of Sydney’s west to discover the plants and animals that call Australia’s biggest city home. Greater Sydney Parklands invites children around the country (5-12years) and their adult friends and teachers to join our virtual quest From Swamp to Scrub….
Meet the Scientist – the magical world of seahorses
We’re getting into National Science Week with one of our favourite marine scientists, Dr Dave Harasti to talk all things seahorse. If you want to ask Dave a question about seahorses, the challenges he’s trying to solve, or why he got into marine science then join the chat. Registrations are essential so we can send…
Dream Big: Engineering our World
Please join the fun as we watch this inspirational short film Dream Big: Engineering our World and let it transform how you and your family think about engineering. With a stereotype-busting engineer cast, the film reveals that engineering is an exciting, creative, heroic realm where the optimists of today are creating the lifesaving, world-altering marvels…
Overcoming Anxiety and Burnout in a Time of Change with Sophie Scott
Join us for a National Science Week event with award winning ABC Medical Reporter Sophie Scott who will give an illustrated talk on Overcoming anxiety and burnout in a time of change. Sophie Scott is an award-winning Australian medical reporter working for ABC TV news, 7.30, radio and ABC online. She grew up in Mosman…
Governor-General’s Virtual Design Challenge
Questacon in conjunction with the Office of the Governor General are excited to present the 2021 Governor General’s Design Challenge. This live one hour virtual workshop is set to be a valuable experience for upper primary students to use design thinking in a hands-on and highly interactive way for deeper learning about science, technology, engineering…
Human Change Not Climate Change – How are the seals, penguins and people on Phillip Island adapting in a climate crisis?
Phillip Island Nature Parks present a discussion between marine biologist Dr Rebecca McIntosh, marine scientist Associate Professor Andre Chiaradia and PhD student Lauren Tworkowski. The conversation will focus on the impact of a changing climate on iconic native species: little penguins and Australian fur seals and explore the science and conservation actions at Nature Parks aimed…