Is it real? Or is it just plain weird!? The world around you is even stranger than you think. Explore the wacky side of science with these fun experiments at the Adelaide City Library. Cluck like a chicken with a plastic cup, or learn how to tell your soapy side from your sour side with…
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Tech Talks: Inspiring Women in Science
Please join us at the Adelaide City Library for our ever popular Tech Talk series! Held in partnership with the Australian Institute of Machine Learning (AIML), this month’s theme is ‘Inspiring Women in Science’. This powerful panel session will bring together four inspiring women from different science fields to share their journeys, perspectives and examine the…
Mastering LEGO
Become a LEGO Master this National Science Week. Annie appeared in season 2 of LEGO Masters and will share her skills, imagination, and her tubs of LEGO.
BrightMindz Academy: Online science trivia
We are bringing together our Online Science Trivia for the Young Australian Students once again this year. The idea behind this event is to inculcate the abilities to question facts, find answers to the unknown and develop a love for science. This event will encompass a five day daily quiz about a particular theme. Students…
Scitech Discovery Centre Shows for National Science Week
Ready, set: science. National Science Week is Australia’s biggest celebration of science and technology. Visit Scitech this August for a day filled with brand new shows and pop-up science. Head to the planetarium for Birth of Planet Earth, the spectacular new show that tells the tale of our planet’s origins. Join us to explore some…
The Matilda Effect – The History of Forgotten Women Scientists
From the COVID vaccine to nuclear fission to pulsars to computer programming, women are at the source of many scientific discoveries, inventions and innovations that shape our lives. But in the stories we’ve come to accept about these breakthroughs, women are too often left out. In this talk we’ll learn about the women behind some…
MathsCraft (hosted by MATRIX) – Free Online Workshop for Grades 5 to Year 10 Students
How does a mathematician think about and solve problems? What does ‘doing maths’ look like? MATRIX invites Grade 5 through to Year 10 students to join us during National Science Week 2022 for an MathsCraft event, and experience what makes research mathematicians love maths. You’ll have the opportunity to work on some really interesting and…
MathsCraft (hosted by MATRIX) – Free Online Workshop for Grades 5 to Year 10 Students
How does a mathematician think about and solve problems? What does ‘doing maths’ look like? MATRIX invites Grade 5 through to Year 10 students to join us during National Science Week 2022 for an MathsCraft event, and experience what makes research mathematicians love maths. You’ll have the opportunity to work on some really interesting and…
GovHack
I’ve saved this as a draft until you know where the event will be held. Cheers, Geoff Crane, Manager, National Science Week. GovHack is a catalyst to drive open data outcomes, stimulate innovation and demonstrate what can be achieved when we foster a supportive environment for creatives, entrepreneurs, government and industry to collaborate. GovHack is…
WA Premier’s Science Awards
The Premier’s Science Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding scientific research and engagement taking place in Western Australia. Winners in each category will be announced at the Awards ceremony on Monday 29 August. The Premier’s Science Awards are a keystone in the Western Australian Government’s efforts to raise the profile of science, technology, engineering and…