The Australian Institute of Physics invites cultural, political, business and industry organisations to consider how you might use Quantum Year as you plan your activities for 2025. Lighting our homes, the Internet, fighting disease, and scanning our groceries: we use quantum science every day. It underpins discoveries from astronomy to photosynthesis. And Schrödinger’s cat has…
Topic: Space and Astronomy
National Science Week Trivia
National Science Week Trivia is the themed trivia for DISR’s fortnightly trivia. Three rounds of questions all based around science. Come along to improve your science knowledge, challenge your colleagues and have ultimate bragging rights across the department.
Salon After D’Arc – Trial and Error
From Mary Anning’s Jurassic fossil discoveries to Rosalind Franklin’s contribution to uncovering the structure of DNA, women have led significant contributions to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) for centuries. This National Science Week, dive into the profound revelations and accidental discoveries in the world of STEM with award-winning Australian environmentalist Tanya Ha. Hear from…
Library After Dark – Skyworks Planetarium
We’re bringing the night sky directly to you. Discover life through a different lens with us as we celebrate National Science Week. Come along to discover the wonders of the cosmos in our awe-inspiring planetarium. As the lights dim in the planetarium, you’ll be surrounded by a multitude of planets, stars and constellations. Be awestruck…
National Science Week in STEM
The students at SPJE will celebrate Science Week through participating in various engaging Science related tasks. Including; 1. Marvellous Magnetism 2. Science experiments 3. Conductive energy 4. Turtle protection
Space Music – Shark Bay
AGES: 4+ (under 14s must be accompanied by an adult) DOORS OPEN: 5:30 pm CONCERT: 6 pm – 7:15 pm Facebook registration is encouraged. A Journey through Space and Time: Stunning NASA imagery and film accompanied by a chamber ensemble. SPACE.MUSIC.FILM. In this special musical extravaganza, astrophysicist and Venusian Volcanologist Dr Antony Brian joins Australian…
Is there a Planet B?
We live on a beautiful planet, one capable of supporting human, animal and plant life. Is it the only one? Is there a planet B out there? FEATURE EVENT(16/8): 6.30pm-9.30pm Hear from Australian Astrophysicist, Rob Wittenmyer about how Minerva Australis is contributing to our knowledge of planets outside of solar system. Optional Extras include: Dinner,…
The Cheltenham Secondary College 1:200,000,000 Scaled-Down Solar System
Students at Cheltenham Secondary College will colour in a scale diagram of the planets of the Solar System. The planets (and the sun) will be drawn to scale.
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Professor Plums – Gifts and toys
Professor Plums is celebrating National Science Week, Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology. Visit our Crows Nest flagship store for all your science-themed gifts and toys. We are offering an assortment of prizes and specials to celebrate. Enter our Colouring Competition for a chance to win a $50.00 Gift Voucher for Professor Plums.