About the workshop (pre-registration, bookings essential) Engineers, technologists and IT experts are not always the best report-writers. Or are they? Learn the tricks of the trade in a comprehensive three-hour course designed to improve the writing and communications skills of those needing to file important reports. The Syllabus Session 1 9.30am to 11am, Melbourne…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Questacon National Science Week Webinars
Want to find out how to make a world record breaking paper plane? Ever wondered what maths and sunflowers have to do with each other? Considered what makes a coral reef a coral reef? If you answered yes to any of the above, then you should check out Questacon’s free webinars this National Science Week!…
STEMania! – Science Week In Schools 2025
STEMania! is a 45 minute, live-in-school, fact-filled interactive science sketch comedy presented by professional actor/educators that engages, inspires and educates students with the wonders of STEM. Celebrating the 2025 National Science Week school theme: Decoding The Universe – STEMania! illustrates how each STEM discipline plays a crucial role in decoding the universe and inspires curiosity and a love of learning…
Talking about marine science
This marine biology workshop will be held online, via two 90-minute Zoom sessions. The output-oriented course will teach the essential skills and strategies needed to present marine science and technology research to a wide range of audiences. The first session runs from 9.30aom to 11am and the second from 2pm to 3.30pm, Melbourne…
Science writing made simple
This popular open-house workshop will be held at the Novotel Hotel in Melbourne and online, via Zoom and interactive multimedia. The output-driven 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…
Green Metals for Gladstone – a community conversation
Gladstone can have a bright economic future producing green metals and fuels the world is increasingly demanding, but how do we unlock these opportunities and make sure that any new development benefits the community and local environment? Join us for a catered community forum where we’ll discuss Gladstone’s green industry opportunities, the barriers we need…
Waste Warriors Makedo
Join us at the Shire of Harvey Libraries for one of our fun-filled, hands-on Waste Warriors Makedo events – a three-part adventure that blends science, sustainability, and creativity! Explore STEM with an exciting information session about recycling and the importance of protecting the environment. Meet Debbie and Kevin from the Worm Shed for a lively workshop on everything…
Roots and Resilience – Walk Trail
Get ready to become a science explorer right here in Toodyay! This National Science Week is packed with awesome adventures where you’ll discover the secrets of our amazing ecosystems. Put on your walking shoes for a trail journey on Saturday August 16 and Sunday August 17. You’ll trek along Redbank Pool with guides from local…
Dolphins – Is Our Love Too Deep?
Head to ECU Joondalup to watch a ground-breaking, investigative, environmental film that explores the impact humans are having on wild dolphins through hand feeding tourism programs in Australia at Monkey Mia and Bunbury in Western Australia, and Moreton Bay and Tin Can Bay in Queensland. Doors open at 6pm, film starts at 6.30pm and runs…
Science at Surfside
National Science Week at Surfside! This year for National Science Week, Surfside is diving into the tiny world around us — using microscopes to explore cool patterns in nature. We’ll be looking closely at things like leaves, shells, feathers and more to discover amazing details we can’t see with just our eyes! After that, we’ll…