We invite you to join the Centenary Institute as we showcase our best and brightest scientists during National Science Week. Hosted by multi-award-winning STEM journalist and broadcaster Rae Johnston, When Art Meets Science is being held during National Science Week to recognise scientific advances being made by researchers at Centenary. You will hear from some of…
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Young Tassie Scientists at George Town Community Hub
The Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania graduates. During National Science Week they share their work at schools through engaging talks and cool activities The Young Tassie Scientist on this roadtrip are: Alex Paton (She/her), Ecologist – Zoology & Invasive Species Arjun Jothish Nair (He/him), Public Health Engineering – Menzies Institute for Medical Research Emily Attrill (She/her),…
Young Tassie Scientists at HIVE Science Centre
The Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania graduates. During National Science Week they share their work at schools through engaging talks and cool activities At HIVE family day you can meet: Alex Paton (She/Her) Zoology & Invasive Species Heath Dimsey (He/Him) Mathematical Chemistry Jasmine Peterson (She/Her) Graphs, maths and data Sophie Young (She/Her) …
Young Tassie Scientists at the Festival of Bright Ideas
The Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania graduates. During National Science Week they share their work at schools through engaging talks and cool activities At the YTS table at the Festival of Bright Ideas, you might meet: Bharath Dinakaran (He/Him) Alternate Pollinators Elise Cleary (She/Her) Behavioural Neuroscience & Decision Making Jonty Dehnert, Conservation Ecology …
Measuring Personal Exposure to UV
Scientists from the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) are slipping on suits fitted with ultraviolet radiation (UVR) sensors to measure the influence of reflective surfaces such as sand on UVR exposure. Australia has the highest skin cancer rates globally with more than two in three Australians diagnosed with skin cancer in their…
Forrest Research Foundation National Science Week Showcase
The Forrest Research Foundation invites you to attend our first ever National Science Week Showcase event! This event features 10 short talks together with day-long show and tell activity stations. Join us at Forrest Hall to see, hear and learn about the world-leading science and technology research underway by early-career researchers across Western Australia. Show…
Royal Queensland Show, Ekka
National Science Week at the Ekka! Ekka’s Learning Trail Join Ekka’s agronomist Rhondda and her Farmyard Friends on the Ekka’s Learning Trail. This is a self-guided tour showcasing agricultural education learning experiences with a specific focus on AgTech and the science behind food and fibres. The Learning Trail Passport and Teacher’s Guide make the connection…
Australia in Space – Earth and Beyond
Discover how Australia’s location and expertise give us a unique advantage in space with a visit to the exhibition Australia in Space – Earth and Beyond at Redcliffe Museum. Use a virtual telescope to ‘link up’ with iconic deep space missions that Australia supports, or discover how satellites allow over-the-horizon communications in a laser-based puzzle…
National Science Week YA Neurodivergent Sensory Trays
Come socialise with other neurodiverse young adults age 13 to 20 while exploring sensory trays. A National Science Week event, presented with the support of the Inspiring Victoria program.
Blade Screening and Panel Discussion – Science. Art. Film. at the NFSA
With superhuman strength and immunity to sunlight, human-vampire hybrid Blade hunts down vampires to avenge his mother’s death. When vampire Deacon Frost threatens to unleash an ancient god, Blade and his friend Whistler team up with haematologist Karen Jenson to stop them. Based on the Marvel anti-hero, this cult classic is often credited with popularising…