Join us at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) for an insightful panel discussion during National Science Week. This free event will explore the critical role of forensic science in our justice system, focusing on the analysis of drugs in human samples and their effects on behaviour. Our panel of forensic experts will delve…
Topic: Health and Medical
Professor Plums – Gifts and toys
Professor Plums is celebrating National Science Week, Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology. Visit our Crows Nest flagship store for all your science-themed gifts and toys. We are offering an assortment of prizes and specials to celebrate. Enter our Colouring Competition for a chance to win a $50.00 Gift Voucher for Professor Plums.
Is Statistics the Answer to Species Survival?
How long am I gonna live? People in Australia are living longer and longer each year, but the estimate for 2020-2022 actually showed a dip of 0.1 years for both men and women. COVID-19 ended up being the third biggest killer, right after heart disease and dementia. If we don’t get a better grip on…
Melrose High School Science Fair
Year 7 students will be showcasing their science inquiry projects at the Melrose Science Fair.
EPA Victoria’s Environmental Science Series – Understanding air quality in Victoria using science
We are pleased to invite you to the next seminar in our Environmental Science Series. Join us during National Science Week to learn how EPA Victoria uses science to understand air quality. Victoria’s Chief Environmental Scientist will lead our panel, discussing: our role in monitoring air quality insights into what we monitor, and why EPA’s air…
Karratha Senior High School 2024 Science Fair
Join us for an exciting exploration into the world of science at our annual Science Fair! This year’s National Science Week schools theme, “Species Survival: More Than Just Sustainability,” promises to ignite curiosity and inspire action as we dive into modern world challenges. Experience an afternoon filled with interactive activities, engaging science experiments, and hands-on…
International Space, Environment, and STEM Festival Cairns
Join us as we celebrate STEM across Northern Australia with a panel discussion with experts, university academics, scientists, and STEM educators. Northern Australia constitutes over 53% of Australia’s landmass, and 5.3% of the National population. We have an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 16% compared to 3.8% nationally. 78% of this land is…
Italian Science Film Festival 2024 – Climate change adaptation
As the globe warms, according to current combined emission reduction policies the average temperature would rise 2.7–3.1°C above pre-industrial levels by 2100, adaptation strategies need to be developed and implemented. In this event, we will take inspiration from a fictional movie that describes a near future in which the city of Rome is experiencing a…
Dark Sky Campaign
Help Preserve Our Night Skies Join us during National Science Week for a citizen science project designed to protect and preserve our night skies! By simply taking part in a short survey, you can help gather crucial data to combat light pollution. This free, engaging, and educational experience is hosted by the Australasian Dark Sky…
Sustainable Futures: Integrating Tradition and Modern Science in the Torres Strait
A community event spotlighting sustainable agriculture, blending traditional Torres Strait Islander practices with contemporary scientific knowledge. Educational Tours: Led by our boarders, showcasing our established vegetable gardens and fruit trees. Workshops: Interactive sessions on sustainable farming, melding traditional methods with scientific approaches. Information Displays: Presenting data on environmental benefits and scientific insights of local food…