Topic: Indigenous Knowledge

Talking About Science

This 90-minute webinar will teach the essential skills and strategies needed to present scientific research to a wide range of audiences. Among other things, the course will cover fundamental principles of giving speeches, conference presentations and Ted talks, thus equipping budding science communicators with the confidence and media savvy required to project messages clearly and…

Talking About Marine Science

This marine biology workshop will be held online, via two 90-minute Zoom sessions. The output-oriented course will teach the essential skills and strategies needed to present marine science and technology research to a wide range of audiences. The first session runs from 9.30aom to 11am and the second from 2pm to 3.30pm, Melbourne time. ​Among other…

Indigenous Knowledge and Marine Science in Gamay (Botany Bay)

As part of the National Science Week, the Sydney Institute of Marine Science (SIMS) and the Gamay Rangers will host an evening of knowledge exchange involving First Nations people, scientists, and community members from the Gamay (Botany Bay) area in Sydney. It will consist of a public evening event including talks, a panel discussion, posters,…

Strathmore Secondary College Science Week

There are 3 events that occur during the lunch break: Wednesday – outside science – elephants toothpaste, mentos and diet coke, water rockets, instant ice cream Thursday – group building challenge – who can build the tallest tower using only tooth picks and marshmallows Friday – Trivia The Year 7’s are also on excursion to…

Citizen Science Showcase – Celebrating 30 Years of Waterwatch

Join us for our free National Science Week Citizen Science Showcase Events – Celebrating 30 Years of Waterwatch and all that our beautiful waterways provide. There will be presentations from Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board, citizen scientists, Department for Environment and Water, Bugs and Slugs and the Murray Darling Basin Authority. Children’s activities will be…

Science Showcase UOW: Open day at Shoalhaven Campus

The open day at the UOW Shoalhaven campus for Science Showcase UOW is on Saturday 12 August from 10am – 3pm. The UOW campus in West Nowra will be transformed into a science activities hub.  This is a free event and all are welcome; there is something for all ages and interests. Activities include: Guided…

EnergiZine: Nurturing Energy Transitions @ Questacon

Imagine your body as the planet Earth. EnergiZine: Nurturing Energy Transitions mindfully invites you to immerse yourself in an absurd wellness ritual, guided by the allure of a sunset and the caress of a summer breeze. It’s a transformative experience that ignites your imagination, inspiring you to curate and create your own unique wellness zine…

Chatty Cafe – Brain Break Morning Tea

Join us on Wednesday 16 August from 10am to celebrate National Science Week. Take the chance to stop and reflect on the science in your world by participating to our volunteer run quiz. All welcome.