The Young Tassie Scientists are bringing their passion for science into classrooms through online virtual visits in 2020. The team will also be supporting various other events across Tasmania in celebration of National Science Week. These early-career researchers and PhD candidates volunteer their time to undertake training in science communication, developing interactive presentations suitable for…
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Young Tassie Scientists – Virtual Visit to Flinders Island District School (Year 9/10)
The Young Tassie Scientists are bringing their passion for science into classrooms through online virtual visits in 2020. The team will also be supporting various other events across Tasmania in celebration of National Science Week. These early-career researchers and PhD candidates volunteer their time to undertake training in science communication, developing interactive presentations suitable for…
Family FUN Bushwalk with Chapman River Friends
Aimed at families with children between the ages of 7 to 12, this will be a bushwalk with a difference. Children will be challenged to learn about the bush by using their senses, as they are led through the stunning Chapman River Regional Park by Chapman River Friends expert guides. This event is supported by…
Insight into Metal Recycling
Have you ever wondered how scrap metal is processed and reused? This is your chance to find out and question the experts as you tour through the scrap metal recycling plant and join in the discussion about the importance of recycling metal. Please wear enclosed shoes and a hat and a rain coat / umbrella…
Deep sea diving in Western Australia – come take the plunge
Join marine scientists Dr. Nerida Wilson, Dr. Lisa Kirkendale and local Geraldton student Mr. Liam Cook as they talk about their recent deep sea expedition aboard RV Falkor using a submersible to discover new marine life off Ningaloo. Send us your questions using our online form for the presenters to answer live. The #NingalooCanyons expedition…
Inside Geraldton Brickworks
With the first clay bricks handmade and fired on site in 1929 in a temporary kiln established by the Calligaro family, Geraldton Brick is Western Australia’s oldest clay brick manufacturer that is still operational. These days Geraldton Brick is owned by Geraldton born and raised Mark Blayney, with clay bricks and pavers now being supplied…
Wacky Magic & Mad Science
An eccentric mad scientist is trapped on Earth after arriving from another dimension. What wonderful discoveries will he make as he explores his surrounds? This brand new crazy and dynamic show presented by Pierre Ulric is part magic and illusion, part science demonstration, all fun and learning. Inspiring and amazing entertainment for the whole family….
Zoom in the Atlas of Life – World Premiere of “Wonder World” – a short film by Minka Waratah
Libby Hepburn of the Atlas of Life in the Coastal Wilderness writes: “Minka made this video when we asked her to illustrate how amazing the underwater world is in one of her favourite places. All along the coasts here we have wonderful biodiversity of seaweeds and sea creatures, from the very large, Bull kelp and…
An Artist’s Perspective on Cimate Change
Lea Kannar-Lichtenberger is an artist with a strong connection to the environment. In previous works she has looked at many of humankind’s inhumanity to the wonderful planet on which we live. In this on-line presentation, she will give her perspective on climate change in an art-filled exposition. Not your ICCC report or fossil-fuelled misinformation campaign,…
ESSENTIAL MEDICINES – panel discussion
Join us for a live-streamed talk and panel discussion followed by a mini hackathon, where you can find out more about the E$$ENTIAL MEDICINE$ project. In this event, our first of two for National Science Week, we will first present the history of the essential medicines and some of the stories of their discovery and…