Jingili Science Expo and Science Fair

Jingili’s Science Fair is a longstanding tradition at our school and involves students from Preschool to Year 6 participating. It has evolved over time and includes a science expo, where experts from the community come in to showcase science in the real world, which is then transferred to students being the experts where they showcase…

World of Drones and Robotics Congress 2021

The 5th World of Drones and Robotics Congress will be the largest drone and robotics application Congress in the Asia Pacific region. In 2020, during peak Covid-19, the congress was successfully presented to some 800 physical in-person and virtual delegates. Half the attendees came in-person. Delegates from America to Zimbabwe attended. Abstract Submissions Submit an…

MakeX Competition – Smart light challenge

2020 MakeX spark online is a creative design competition for young inventors, aged between 6 to 13. The participating team (student with a mentor) will need to accept one or both challenge(s) and devise a solution using problem solving techniques from the industry. The solution will be presented in a poster with topics including research,…

MakeX Competition – Housework helper challenge

2020 MakeX spark online is a creative design competition for young inventors, aged between 6 to 13. The participating team (student with a mentor) will need to accept one or both challenge(s) and devise a solution using problem solving techniques from the industry. The solution will be presented in a poster with topics including research,…

TasNetworks Powerful Connections Mentoring Program Online Info Session

This Science Week TasNetworks is proud to launch our Powerful Connections mentoring program for aspiring women in STEM. We will be kicking this off with a live virtual info session open to both teachers and students. To join the session, simply use the Skype Meeting Link. This program is open to Tasmanian female students that are interested…

Lessons From the Fires: A biodiversity and climate perspective

The 2019/20 bushfire season in Australia was unprecedented. Over 12 million hectares were burnt in eastern and southern Australia and nearly three billion frogs, reptiles, birds and mammals were killed. Climate change is making bushfire conditions more dangerous than ever, with increasing risks to people, property, and the environment. Efforts are now underway to develop…

Young Tassie Scientists – Virtual Visit to Woodbridge School (Year 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…

Research Bites Data Democratization

Research Bites: science-related events organised by Instituto Cervantes Sydney & Spanish Researches in Australia Pacific since 2015. This event is held online via Zoom platform. Event in English. Booking required to receive link prior to the event. SRAP (Spanish Researches in Australia Pacific) and Instituto Cervantes Sydney are happy to collaborate for the second time…