Operation Posidonia and the Gamay Rangers are working together to restore the endangered seagrass Posidonia australis in Gamay – Botany Bay. Posidonia australis (Strapweed) is a large seagrass that forms dense, vibrant underwater meadows which are an important nursery habitat for many marine species including seahorses, snapper and blue swimmer crabs. Seagrass meadows also play a critical…
What did ancient flying reptiles eat for dinner? The answer could be locked inside a fossil where tiny molecular traces have survived for millions of years. Under the right conditions, fossils can preserve remarkable evidence of the distant past, helping scientists uncover what extinct animals ate and the environments they lived in. Join John Curtin Distinguished…
Native bees, giant pollen grains, lizards in a heatwave, and the animals hiding in Canberra’s nature reserves – come meet the scientists who study them all. The Fenner School of Environment & Society at ANU is bringing four research teams to Westfield Woden for National Science Week. Each one is working on a different piece…
It’s Science Week! This year, science week is all about seeds of science, nature and plants. Our team will be going to a neighbouring primary school (my primary school which makes this even more exciting!) to engage young children from prep to year 6 in easy, fun and awesome activities. From Cow pluck (Hearts, eyeballs)…
What do you get when you mix anatomy, 100,000+ images of the human body, open licensing, a sprinkle of innovation, and a whole lot of hard work? Tune in to Stories of Openness: An Open Education Podcast this National Science Week to find out. Episode 8 – Cailin Mellberg’s OER Story: The SPATIAL Project In…
Wild Encounters Wild Encounters is coming to visit for an exciting 90-minute live wildlife session led by expert Katie Eales and her team. During this interactive show, you will get the amazing chance to meet, touch, and learn about incredible native Australian animals up close. From scaly reptiles to fascinating native mammals and birds, you…
Learn how your science degree can change the world. You’ve done the assignments, the research, built the skills. Turning that into an impactful career? Not exactly part of the curriculum. That gap holds back both your career options and the influence your science could have. Come along for a night of real insight from people…
Questacon is bringing STEM learning to Westfield Belconnen this National Science Week! Questacon staff will educate and entertain, delighting curious minds with creative crafts, interactive innovation, and touchable technology. With hands-on activities exploring many aspects of STEM learning, we have something for all ages. Find us this National Science week at Centre Court in Westfield…
Join us to learn about European breakthroughs in Science and Technology. Five embassies in Canberra are organising a Science Movie Festival to celebrate the importance of sharing and coordinating research across the world to foster innovative approaches of science. This event brings together the embassies of France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland and Italy, along with the…
Join us to learn about European breakthroughs in Science and Technology. Five embassies in Canberra are organising a Science Movie Festival to celebrate the importance of sharing and coordinating research across the world to foster innovative approaches of science. This event brings together the embassies of France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland and Italy, along with the…
