The Knox Innovation, Opportunity and Sustainability Centre (KIOSC) based at Swinburne’s Wantirna campus provides STEM-based experiences to schools from all over Victoria. In 2022 KIOSC is celebrating 10 years of innovative STEM education. In honour of National Science Week, the Science Communication Conference is planned to be held on 18 August for students from Knox…
Topic: Space and Astronomy
Movie and Astronomy Night at Deckchair Cinema
Celebrate National Science Week by coming to the Deckchair Cinema to see the documentary film The Endangered Generation, followed by a stargazing and astronomy presentation by the Casuarina Senior College Top End Star Gazers on the shores of Darwin Harbour.
Tasmanian National Science Week Launch
Join the Minister for Science and Technology for the launch of the Tasmanian National Science Week
The Planets – Concert and Stargazing
Where music and science meet. Listen to the amazing Sydney Youth Orchestra performing Gustav Holst’s The Planets and more starry music before you embark on a evening of star and planet gazing. Dr Luke Barnes from Western Sydney University will give you an introduction in the stargazing and our Aboriginal educators will share his knowledge and his stories…
Heathfield Primary School Science Expo
The grand event will start at 10am with a dynamic science show from SciWorld called Fire and Ice. Our younger scientists from local kindergartens and playgroup will follow a trail around the school and participate in a range of hands-on activities from bubble blowing to animal holding. The afternoon will be open for the parent…
Intergalactic Brews & Cosmic Views
Embark on a cosmic journey with Intergalactic Brews & Cosmic Views. Join us for an extraordinary evening as part of National Science Week at the iconic Newcastle Museum. Presented by Sleap Business Consultants, Fizzics Education, and the Hunter Science and Innovation Hub, this event promises to ignite your imagination and expand your understanding of the…
Dark Science: New Moon
Dark Science returns to the Quad as part of National Science Week. Dark Science: New Moon at the Quad will be a full day exploration of local science practices through workshops, performance, art, and activities on 17 August. This all-ages event includes a school outreach and engagement program presenting a series of workshops with local…
Meganne Christian: An Evening with a Future Astronaut
Meganne Christian | Aude Vignelles Embark on a captivating journey into the realm of space exploration as we unravel the remarkable story of Meganne Christian, a trailblazer whose unconventional path has led her to the stars. With a degree in Engineering from UNSW Sydney, Meganne’s path took her to the ends of the Earth as…
Sound in Space: String Theory
Live performance of science-inspired music with conversations between scientists, composers and performers. The science topics will include string theory (physics) and relationships between invasive and endemic species in Tasmania’s Cataract Gorge (ecology). Using the Hive’s planetarium resource, the music will be accompanied by projected visual images related to each topic. It is designed for the…
Creating Music From Science Ideas
This will be a practical workshop about turning science ideas into music compositions led by composer-educator, Karlin Love, violinist-educator Suzy Turner, and retired physics teacher, Jason Dicker. It is aimed at upper primary through secondary students, but will work fine for adults and thoughtful younger students. We’ll explore how to turn ideas into sound, and…