The Fermentation Kitchen Science workshop is a hands-on experience to make fermented vegetables, while explaining the chemical changes that happen in the process. Fermentation is one of the oldest methods of preserving food and the benefits of consuming these vegetables as part of a wholesome diet will be promoted. The class will include a section…
Topic: Environment and Nature
BirdLife Tasmania – Birds in the Botanical Gardens
Every month, BirdLife Tasmania runs two bird walks that are open to the public as well as members. For National Science Week, we’ve organised a leisurely morning bird walk around the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. The mix of native and exotic vegetation in the Gardens attracts a range of bird species (89 in total and around…
Science in the Centres
This year National Science Week will be bringing science to you while you shop. Come past Westfield Belconnen, Westfield Woden, South.Point Tuggeranong, Cooleman Court, or the Canberra Centre to discover the exciting science behind composting, dinosaurs, engineering with Lego, parasites, geology, space, robotics, and much more. A variety of hands-on science activities will be on…
The Pilbara Series: A fusion of art and science
Australia hosts the oldest evidence of life on planet earth – 3.5 billion year old stromatolites located in the Pilbara, Western Australia. Stromatolites are fossilised microbial mats formed eons ago in shallow marine environments and are the subject of leading research by origins of life scientists including NASA and ESO. Stromatolites may give us clues…
Young Tassie Scientists at Dodges Ferry Primary School
This year’s Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania scientists who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. The Young Tassie Scientist on this roadtrip are: Chelsea Long (she/her), Antarctic scientist – all about ice cores Pantalius Nji (he/him), medical scientist –…
Young Tassie Scientists at Calvin Christian School
This year’s Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania scientists who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. The Young Tassie Scientist on this roadtrip are: Vimarsha Kodithuwakku (she/her), medical scientist Stephanie Hutt (she/her), neuroscientist Chelsea Long (she/her), Antarctic scientist The Young…
Science Showcase UOW: Open day at Shoalhaven Campus
The open day at the UOW Shoalhaven campus for Science Showcase UOW is on Saturday 12 August from 10am – 3pm. The UOW campus in West Nowra will be transformed into a science activities hub. This is a free event and all are welcome; there is something for all ages and interests. Activities include: Guided…
The Art of Living Together: Australian National Botanic Gardens Guided Walk
Plants and animals interact with each other in a variety of ways. When these interactions occur both participants may benefit, one may benefit while the other is not affected or one may benefit while the other is harmed. Join a free guided walk to see some interesting examples of plants that interact with each other…
Queensland Future Conversations
The Office of the Queensland Chief Scientist in partnership with QUT, The University of Queensland and Griffith University will deliver a breakfast briefing at Parliament House for National Science Week on Wednesday 23 August. The event theme is decarbonisation, and includes speakers from each university, a Q&A session with the speakers and representatives from industry…
Platypus Explorers Kids Workshop
Come along for this educational and interactive workshop to learn all about our unique Australian animal – the platypus. Find out how you can help them to live safely and happily in our local rivers and creeks before getting stuck into some fun, platypus related activities. This is a hands-on session that we know children…