This course, presented by seasoned science writer and broadcaster Peter Spinks, will teach the essential skills and strategies needed to convey the fruits of scientific research to the media, government, research-funding bodies and the public. Among other things, the comprehensive course will cover fundamental principles and “rules of the science-writing game”, thus equipping researchers and managers…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Science Writing Course with Peter Spinks – Gold Coast
This course, presented by seasoned science writer and broadcaster Peter Spinks, will teach the essential skills and strategies needed to convey the fruits of scientific research to the media, government, research-funding bodies and the public. Among other things, the comprehensive course will cover fundamental principles and “rules of the science-writing game”, thus equipping researchers and managers…
Decoding the hazardscape – How cutting-edge science is shaping natural hazard management
How are natural hazards changing and how can we reduce future disaster risks? Join trailblazing researchers seeking data-driven answers for NSW and beyond, in this National Science Week webinar. Speakers include: Facilitator: Dr Mel Taylor, Senior Knowledge Exchange Officer, NSW DCCEEW Dr Chantelle Blachut (UNSW Canberra), who uses mathematics to study how bushfires behave around…
Snowy Mountains Christian School STEM Fair
Have you ever built a robot, made slime that glows, or wondered how planes fly? Well, now’s your chance to show off your awesome ideas at the STEM Fair! At this exciting event, students just like you will be setting up cool displays to share their science, technology, engineering, and maths projects. You’ll get to walk…
Science Day at Cooktown State School
From fizzing foams to flying rockets, Science Week is a celebration of curiosity and creativity – reminding students that every great discovery begins with a simple question: “Why?” During Science Week, students will embark on an exciting rotation through four hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and ignite a love for scientific discovery. Each station encourages…
Nerd Nite Melbourne
Nerd Nite Melbourne is back for another round of wild, weird, and wonderful talks that make you say “huh, cool!” and “wait, WHAT?” all in the same night. It’s like school—but in a bar, with drinks, laughs, and nerds who actually want to be there. This National Science Week, we’re diving into three totally different…
Race Around Lomandra
At Lomandra School, we are excited to announce our upcoming “Race Around Lomandra” event, where creativity and coding come together in an exhilarating competition! In this innovative activity, students will team up to navigate Spheros—programmable robots—through a series of challenges around our campus. The goal is to find the most inventive ways to use coding…
Sydney Weather Tracking
Many of us have had the unpleasant experience of waking up in the morning, checking the weather, and change into an outfit that turned out to be not such a great match with the physical atmosphere. The numbers that are recorded at the closest weather station may be quite different from the numbers on the…
The Science Showcase
The Science Showcase 2025 is a school-wide event designed to celebrate scientific thinking, creativity, and student-led inquiry. The event provides students with an exciting opportunity to apply their science knowledge in real-world ways. Students from all year levels are encouraged to design and present a science model or experiment based on any scientific concept of…
Clarendon Primary Science Fair and Family Escape Room
Come and celebrate Science Week at Clarendon Primary School by looking at the amazing science projects completed by our students. This is followed up by an escape room set up for families to complete, with a prize given to all who successfully escape the room!