Would I lie to you? You can trust the science, but can you trust the scientist? This fun and informative Big Science Adelaide event is brought to you by the minds behind the successful “Tall Tales of Science”. In this game show-style evening, two teams of experts from the STA’s Superstars of STEM program will…
Topic: Health and Medical
A Day of Science at Walkerville
Walkerville Library are running a special Saturday session to celebrate National Science Week, children are invited to participate in many activities. Virtual Reality 10am – 1pm Are you a Gourmet Chef or just love food? Come and enjoy some food based VR games. Children aged 8+. Free, no bookings. Sustainability Workshop 10am – 11am In…
Science at the Shine Dome 2021 – Symposium: Science and the Public Good
Join us at the Australian Academy of Science’s annual symposium as we explore the value of science to everyone. At ‘Science and the Public Good’, speakers will help us to explore the critical importance of studying mathematics, chemistry, biology and physics, and how this fundamental knowledge is essential to scientific advances. ‘Science and the Public…
National Science Quiz – LIVE
Want to be part of the audience for the recording of the 2021 National Science Quiz? Well, this is your chance. Charlie Pickering, of ABC’s The Weekly Program, is the host and he will quiz two teams of scientists and science communicators including Professor Alan Duffy, Professor Jared Cole, Dr Jen Martin, Alanta Colley, Catriona…
The Science of Us: End loneliness together
Join us in National Science Week for a special edition of The Science of Us program, run in partnership with Inspiring Australia NSW. Globally, loneliness is a major public health crisis, particularly because of its impact on health and wellbeing. Loneliness is linked to poor physical and mental health, and researchers warn that social disconnection…
Yakult Factory Guided Virtual Tour
Yakult is committed to improving and providing a link between education and the food industry. We are now running guided Virtual Tours of our production facility. The hi-tech facility incorporates food processing equipment designed specifically for manufacturing Yakult, including Yakult’s distinctively-shaped bottles, filling and packaging lines, culture and quality control rooms. Each session is about…
Under the Coverslip
Under the Coverslip is a unique exhibition that showcases the incredible images captured by students in the field of biomedical science research. The event aims to draw attention to the beauty and intricacy of biomedical science by magnifying images of cells and molecules that are usually invisible to the naked eye. These are captured using…
Engaging Kids with Nature & Contributing to Science
Nature Play QLD is hosting an online conversation with Jessie Oliver. Jessie is passionate about empowering communities to learn more about the world around them. Over the past 15 years, she has done this through a variety of roles including environmental educator, science communicator, citizen science advocate, and ecologist. These days, Jessie is researching how…
Physical Activity, the Elixir of Health and Wellbeing: How much is enough?
Anne Tiedemann joins Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts (SMSA) online via Zoom during National Science Week to share her expertise on physical activity for healthy ageing. Anne will answer the following questions: We all know physical activity is good for us, but how much is enough to boost health and wellbeing? Why is physical activity…
Switch your thinking – Preserving the Harvest (Armadale)
Food for Thought explores the science of food and food innovations. But how about stepping back in time and discovering the secrets preserving seasonal harvests? Does your garden produce a bumper crop? How can we take advantage of cheap seasonal produce? This session will cover how to get more out of your fruit and vegetables…