We’re on a journey to outer space! Join us for a special online session of Young Explorers, our popular early years program for 3-to-5-year-olds. In this brand new video, children will learn about gravity, meteorites and Adelaide-born astronaut Dr Andrew Thomas all from the comforts of home. Available online from 13 August. Young Explorers is an interactive…
Topic: Space and Astronomy
STEM Fast Track ESTEAM Summit
ESTEAM Summit is a competition where the brightest young minds around the state come up with solutions to the world’s problems using entrepreneurship, science, technology, engineering, art (and design), and mathematics. The competition has two parts: Part 1 Students identify a problem in one or across several of the given topics (Space, Cyber Security, AI,…
Dodges Ferry Primary Science Festival
We will have a lot of student groups leading science demonstrations, experiments and samples for the school community.
Australia’s International Space Race
Australia has always punched above it weight in science, technology & engineering and our foray into the international space race has been no different. With the creation of the Australian Space Agency in 2018 we have only strengthened our position on the global stage, forging new opportunities and allowing us to work more collaboratively across…
Growing Food in Space
How do you grow food in space? Join Dr Brad Tucker and a panel of experts as they discuss the practical aspects and challenges of living (and eating) in space. The panel will highlight the research being done on improving nutrition for astronauts and future space travellers, and how this research relates to everyday life…
Our Sun & Spectra Exhbition Launch
Our Sun a special National Science Week Event on 28 August 2.00-3.00pm: Safe solar viewing at the telescopes using projection, hydrogen alpha filter and radio children’s activities. 3.00-3.30pm Afternoon Tea 3.30pm -4.00pm Our Sun by Dr Russell Cockman Russell is the Astronomical Society of Victoria Solar Section Director. Spectra Launch for National Science Week The historical…
Significant Figures
Can you work out who the mystery scientist is and what they researches in their lab? That is the challenge for panellists on a live recording of science communicator Tom Gordon and his popular STEMpunk podcast. It all looks a lot more like a game or variety show than a science panel, as we try…
ANU Undergraduate Research Symposium
A set of fifteen-minute presentation and Q & A sessions by ANU students on research they’ve done as Undergraduates. The presentations will cover a broad spectrum of STEM topics, including intersections between STEM and the humanities. The event will celebrate undergraduate research and showcase the opportunities available for STEM students and aspiring researchers.
Larapinta Science Week Bonanza Day
We will be celebrating National Science Week with a host of multi-age activities that will run for an afternoon. Students will be involved in hands-on scientific processes and investigations to spark curiosity and broaden knowledge.
The Shadow Initiation
Race against the clock on an exciting new adventure and see the South Australian Museum like never before! The Shadow Initiation, Australia’s first museum-wide digital adventure game, is an escape room, scavenger hunt, and behind-the-scenes tour all rolled into one. Your team will navigate the Museum on a mission to score as many points as…