Join Shepherdson College this Term 3 as we embark on a deep dive into the world of maypal—the edible invertebrates that have sustained Yolŋu communities for millennia. From land snails and marine worms to witchetty grubs, maypal are more than just food; they are integral to our culture, lore, and connection to Country. Learn mroe…
Topic: Health and Medical
Q – Do You Want to Live Forever?
Do you want to live forever? What would it take to keep your body going and would it be worth it? Join MOD. at UniSA for a quick-fire quiz, quite a good science demo, and Q&A with our panel of speakers. Our panel of speakers consists of: Professor Grant Tomkinson Grant Tomkinson is a research…
Woodville Primary School STEMFEST 2025
Woodville Primary School – STEMFEST 2025: Decoding the Universe 📅 Tuesday 12th August 2025 | 🕑 Community Open Afternoon from 2:00pm To celebrate National Science Week 2025, Woodville Primary School is proudly hosting STEMFEST: Decoding the Universe — a full day of hands-on learning, scientific exploration, and community connection. Throughout the day, students will investigate…
Worms on the Inside: The Science of Parasites in Dogs
Join us for interactive (free!) information STEM sessions exploring the life of parasitic worms! The sessions are available for all ages and attendees will explore and learn about; Canine Anatomy – help build a dog by putting together felt organs. Microscopic investigation of worm eggs – Dive into the world of parasitology (the study of…
eMeet a Biomedical Scientist 2025
The University of Melbourne School of Biomedical Sciences invites high school students to meet our biomedical scientists. At the heart of multi-disciplinary healthcare teams our Biomedical Scientists are world-renowned. Their research drives the discovery of new medications, vaccines and treatments for many life-threatening diseases. In these 20-to-30-minute Zoom meetings, our experts will help to inspire the next generation…
2025 #STEMLIKEAPATSGIRL Conference
On Saturday 16 August, St Patrick’s College Townsville will present its ninth annual #STEMLikeAPatsGirl Conference – the only event of its kind in North Queensland. It is a day devoted to empowering and engaging girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The event is open to all girls, aged 10 to 15, from North Queensland…
How antimicrobial resistance in animals impacts public health
Over-use and misuse of antibiotics, antivirals and antifungals is accelerating the evolution of resistance to these drugs in microbes, creating dangerous “superbugs” – including some that can pass between animals and people. How can we help vets, doctors, and other healthcare professionals prevent antimicrobial resistance (AMR), avoid cross-species infection, and save lives? To find out,…
Science at the Edge of Consciousness
What lies beyond the edges of our normal everyday waking consciousness? Join researchers from the Altered States Lab at Macquarie University (and our friends!) for a trip through ancient and modern techniques of consciousness alteration to discover what altered states can teach us about the inner workings of our brains and minds. We will explore…
2025 Marie Curie Lectures: Quantum century – Unlocking the universe’s secrets and shaping our future with Dr Danielle Holmes
100 years ago, quantum physics was born to explain curious behaviour of tiny things. Since then, it has become our most powerful tool that humans possess, not just for increasing our understanding of the world, but for shaping its future. It has unlocked secrets of our universe, such as why stars shine and how migratory…
Grow 4 Launch – Grow, test and imagine the future of food in space with your STEM research kit
Grow! Test! Create! Imagine the future of food in space with our interactive STEM research kit. Join the Plants for Space researchers to re-imagine how we can grow the plants and make food for astronauts that tastes good and that they actually want to eat! Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Become a…