COVID-19 and Science Beyond the Classroom

Professor Nigel Curtis is a doctor and scientist. He is Head of Infectious Diseases at The Royal Children’s Hospital, Professor of Paediatric Infectious Diseases at the University of Melbourne and Leader of the Infectious Diseases Research Group at the Murdoch Children¹s Research Institute. Professor Curtis’ research focuses on improving the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of…

Demystifying STEM for Remote WA

The main objective of this activity is to demystify STEM to community members over the age of 12 years.  A secondary objective is to promote how rural and remote community members can embark on careers in the STEM area, including demonstrating the diversity of the jobs that use STEM. The launch of a YouTube channel…

Innovation at Sea – Reefs

Covering less than 1% of the planets, how important to our survival could reefs actually be?  This answer will amaze you. …without our reefs, humanity will not survive. When did we discover that our reefs were in crisis, and what research has taken place to resolve our impact? This episode will focus on the innovations…

Innovation at Sea – Medicine

A sea sponge can live to HOW OLD?? You can do WHAT with a sea snail?? These answers will amaze you. Medicine… a lot of medical innovation has relied upon discoveries from terrestrial nature (on the land). But what mysterious and incredible medical innovation can be found in the sea?  This episode will show how early…

Innovation at Sea – SCUBA

Who ever thought breathing under water was a good idea?  And how did the world wars actually help the evolution of SCUBA equipment.  These answers will inspire you. SCUBA and underwater exploration have come a long way. From holding our breath to being able to freely breath under water, how has this technology evolved throughout society,…

Innovation at Sea – Marine Conservation

When did humanity start to care about the Ocean’s?  The answer might surprise you. We know more about the surface of the Moon than we do about the bottom of the ocean. This episode will discuss how humanity has evolved over the centuries from being uncaring uses of the ocean, to the world joining together…

Parasite Games

Want to learn more about parasites? Why not learn through our augmented reality snap card game. Download and print off the cards provided. Download the augmented reality App on your phone and scan away. See the parasites come to life as you challenge your friends and family to a game of parasite snap. This is…

Virtual couch talk: Community-led One Health programs with Cam

Cam is a veterinarian and PhD candidate at The University of Melbourne.  Having Palawa ancestry from southern Tasmania, a focus of his veterinary work has been with remote Aboriginal communities in Arnhem Land. Through this work he’s become increasingly involved in planning, improving and implementing such programs with the involvement of other volunteer vets and…

How do you solve a crime with insects?

Hear from a current Deakin student who breeds and researches flies and learn why these insects are a crucial part of estimating a time since death of an individual. Booking password DEAPNSW. Deakin Engagement and Access Program.

The Virtual Scintillating Science Quiz Spectacular

Think you know everything there is to know about science? The Scintillating Science Quiz Spectacular will be a science quiz like no other. Test your knowledge against some of the finest scientific minds at Murdoch University across the four high-school science subjects. This event will be held online to make it accessible to everyone and…