WA Maritime Museum is celebrating Science Week this year by highlighting the innovative tools and technology Museum scientists use in their daily work. From discovering lost shipwrecks and preserving precious artefacts to discovering new species in the depths of Perth Canyon, new technologies help our scientists access new realms of insight into the natural and…
Topic: Archaeology and Antiquity
Prehistoric World Livestream
Join us at the City Library to learn all about what the world was like in prehistoric times, through this amazing performance live-streamed directly from the Sydney Opera House. Prehistoric World is the perfect combination of theatrical magic and charm that takes the audience to the bottom of the ocean to discover ancient bio-luminescent creatures…
Science @ Central
The UNE Discovery team will host a special Science @ Central event on Saturday 19 August. Come along to the Armidale Central Shopping Centre and find our UNE Discovery pop-up science stall. You’ll be able to chat with scientists and science educators and ask lots of interesting questions while you look, touch and play with…
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…
Climate Solutions
As part of 100 Climate Conversations, selected guests present their career paths and stories in a targeted 30-minute webinar for schools. Designed to intrigue and inspire, these programs look at the careers and research of those searching for solutions to mitigate the effects of the changing climate. From cooling new housing estates, making clouds to…
Indigenous Science Experience at Redfern
What can Aboriginal astronomy tell us about the night sky? How is our native flora used in bush medicine? How do Indigenous Australians make axes from stone? What can we learn about sustainable living from 60 000+ years of Indigenous culture? Find out the answers to these questions and more at the Indigenous Science Experience….
Let’s Dig into Archaeology
Listen to two inspirational archaeologists talk about their research and personal journey in archaeology – finding unmarked graves, how climate change has impacted human history and even archaeology on the Moon. Be part of the conversation and discover how the techniques, equipment and ways to research archaeology have evolved over time and what the future…
Megafauna at Yulara
Dr Adam Yates, of the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, will be giving a public talk in the Arkani Theatre at Ayers Rock Resort, Yulara, NT. The talk covers the origin of Australia’s red-centre, in particular how our unique Australian animals responded to the great drying that began about 10 million years…
Northfield Primary’s 2023 Science Expo
Over the past 6 weeks, Year 5 and Year 6 students have been working together in groups of 3 or 4 to research a scientific topic of their choice and have chosen a relevant science experiment to showcase. On 15 August, they will all come together in the gymnasium and present their research, show their…
Sydney Science Trail Excursions
The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney and Australian Museum are bringing school teachers and students another jam-packed science experience during National Science Week, 14 – 18 August. With a fantastic new program for 2023, the Sydney Science Trail excursion for schools will feature a science Expo, shows or Talking Science panels, a self-guided tour and interactive STEM workshops for both…