An evening under the stars in the Launceston Planetarium. Watch the animated adventure Nga Tohunga Whakatere – The Navigators to discover how the night sky guided the journeys of First Nations people. Hear from celestial navigator Jeremy Parker and astronomer Chris Arkless as they discuss how the stars have assisted voyagers throughout time.
Topic: Space and Astronomy
Launch of National Science Week in Victoria
National Science Week is nearly upon us. This annual celebration of science and science communication could not happen without your efforts. Please join us and other special guests from Victoria’s science engagement community for the launch of 2022’s National Science Week at Scienceworks in Spotswood. Following drinks and canapes, guests will be treated to a…
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…
Ringer Soak STEM Showcase Day
Experience what STEM has to offer and participate in a variety of activities and games with lunch provided.
Shirty Science presents Australia’s Favourite Science Shirt
Who will go home with the title of Australia’s Favourite Science Shirt in 2022? 16 awesome scientists and artists from across the country currently creating 8 super cool science shirt designs for #ScienceWeek. Now it is time to determine Australia’s Favourite Science Shirt. Hosted by Nate Byrne, ABC Breakfast Weather Presenter, our scientist and artist…
Larapinta Glass Explorers
Larapinta PS will have a selection of different activities for students to explore predominately with exploring glass but also light properties. The whole school will be involved and mixed groups means students will have the opportunity to work with student’s they don’t always work with.
The Leadership – Documentary screening and panel discussion
As part of National Science Week, the Australian National University is offering a free screening of The Leadership. This spectacular documentary, which reflects on leadership in science and the systemic obstacles to women’s advancement in science and beyond. The film follows 76 female scientists on an Antarctic voyage designed to transform them “into the sort…
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…
Science Week at Ignatius Park College
There will be science activities planned for students at lunch breaks, and the STILE Escape Room activity during classes. Staff will have a morning tea to celebrate National Science Week and there will be a science quiz for morning home room. At the whole school assembly there will be some demonstrations.
Navigating the Stars with the First Astronomers
Explore details of his stellar study of the cultural astronomy and songline connections and rediscover stargazing through the eyes of Australia’s First Peoples. Australian Aboriginal peoples, who arrived in what is now the Australian continent approximately 65,000 years ago, are now accepted as the modern peoples with the longest continuous culture on Earth. Their culture,…