Every winter, in the heart of Port Phillip Bay and parts of the Great Southern Reef, a truly amazing natural phenomenon unravels: the gathering of thousands and thousands of great spider crabs. Those crabs come to the shallows together to seek safety in numbers and they are on a mission. In order to grow, they…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Explore the Deep Blue Ocean with Fizzics Education
Dive into the science of the sea with the Fizzics education team at Sunshine Library as we explore underwater life. Learn about coral, currents and echolocation. Image credit: Johan J.Ingles-Le Nobel CC-BY-ND-2.0
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…
A Great Gondwanan Day Out
Make your way to South Bruny Island to Inala nestled under the slopes of Mount Mangana and fall under the spell of three engaging presentations covering the geology, flora and fauna of Tasmania’s Gondwanan heritage. Our renowned presenters are experts in the field of Gondwana: Dr Tonia Cochran (the owner of Inala Nature Tours and…
A Look at Some of our Top Women Scientists with Ian Thompson
Ian Thompson, U3A lecturer, will lead a discussion on our top women scientists from around the world, their discoveries and inventions from antiquity till now, and how these women have shaped our lives. Bookings essential.
Science and Engineering Challenge – Mount Gambier
The Science and Engineering Challenge is a nationwide STEM outreach program presented by the University of Newcastle in partnership with communities, Rotary clubs, universities and sponsors. Through the Challenge, students experience aspects of science and engineering which they would not usually see in their school environment. The aim is to have these students consider STEM…
Food Down to a Science
Science Night at Waite Join us at the Waite Campus as we untangle the science behind agriculture, food and wine through an evening of interactive talks, tastings and more. This event will have scientists trying to test your knowledge through ‘two truths, one lie’ and feature talks on common misconceptions relating to food and nutrition,…
A Look at some of our Top Women Scientists with Ian Thompson
Ian Thompson, U3A lecturer, will lead a discussion on our top women scientists from around the world, their discoveries and inventions from antiquity till now, and how these women have shaped our lives.
A Look at some of our Top Women Scientists with Ian Thompson
Ian Thompson, U3A lecturer, will lead a discussion on our top women scientists from around the world, their discoveries and inventions from antiquity till now, and how these women have shaped our lives.
National Science Week at Debney Meadows
To celebrate Science Week the students at Debney Meadows will participate in a series of rotations in which they will complete and celebrate science based tasks. Students will be able to invite their families to participate in these rotations and learn together. Student will explore a wide range of concepts from eco systems to coding.