We are thrilled to be hosting a Mini MakerX event at our newly-refurbished Makers Technology and Innovation Hub at the University of Tasmania, Cradle Coast Campus in Burnie! Join us for a community festival that brings together all the elements that make our region so unique. This National Science Week activity will promote idea-sharing,…
Topic: Health and Medical
Micro:Macro – Models of insight and inspiration
Micro:Macro explores the role of models in understanding and exploring our world. Featuring models from science, mathematics, medicine, engineering, art, and architecture. Models shift perceptions and change understanding. Through altering scale, the miniature becomes visible, massive, and understandable. Single cells are expanded thousands of times, insects hundreds, and a whole suburb shrinks to a tabletop. …
Bundaberg Christian College Junior School Science Week
Ambassadors from Bundaberg Christian College will be heading over to the Junior School to help the Prep to Year 6 students understand how cleaning their hands properly is vital to species survival, in line with the National Science Week 2024 School Theme, Species Survival – more than just sustainability. Students will be able to use…
The Poo Palace
The Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) Poo Palace is a giant, inflatable digestive system where kids (and adults!) voyage through each stage of the digestive journey – from tongue to toilet! The HMRI Poo Palace consists of 4 modules: The mouth and oesophagus The stomach The small intestine The large intestine and colon Poo Palace…
Future Science Talks – Comedy Edition
Future Science Talks: Comedy Edition is debuting in Wagga after sold out shows all across Australia. This show features local scientists from Wagga who have partnered with comedians to infuse humour and laughs into scientific talks. Laugh and learn at the same time! At this show, you’ll hear from Wagga’s best and brightest science professionals…
Mid-afternoon Masterclass: The silent rise of the tuberculosis superbug
Many believe that tuberculosis (TB) is a disease of the past, but it kills at least 1.5 million people every year and one in three people are estimated to be infected with the TB-causing bacteria. Over-prescription and misuse of antibiotics are driving up cases globally. Discover how TB bacteria control their metabolism to survive inside humans…
Soapbox Science Brisbane 2024
Soapbox Science is here, Australia! Originating in the UK, Brisbane is hosting another Soapbox Science event in 2024. Come listen to 12 diverse Australian female scientists who are stepping on – literal – soapboxes in order to take their science to you. Our line-up includes experts on mathematics, molecular microbiology, neuroscience, material science and nanotechnology,…
TCS Sydney Marathon goIT Challenge
Shape the future of the TCS Sydney Marathon and be in the chance to win a $10,000 cash prize for your school! The NSW Department of Education is thrilled to announce the next exciting event in the STEM 2024 series: the TCS Sydney Marathon goIT Challenge! Taking place throughout August, this STEM challenge aims to inspire and…
UQ Gatton Open Day
How will you science? This National Science Week, we’re excited to have you on our beautiful Gatton campus. Experience everything UQ Science has to offer – from world-class facilities to a thriving student community and passionate teachers. On this beautiful campus, which dates to 1897, you’ll find teaching and research facilities in agricultural, environmental,…
The Sweet Truth – What’s sugar doing to my body?
How much sugar will you eat in your lifetime? Get ready to see just how much at the Giant Sugar Mountain. We’re building a massive mountain made entirely of bags of sugar, to show just how much sugar the average person consumes throughout their lifetime. Come along and learn more about hidden sugars in your food…