Calling all Ken Behrens! Having somewhat recovered from the ‘excitement’ of a territory-wide lockdown being announced right as the official launch for National Science Week kicked off, we are excited to share many of the postponed events coming up in the ACT. Many event-holders have adapted their events to take place online. Events that are…
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Postponed Events in the Top End
For those in the Top End, the National Science Week fun hasn’t ended! In response to the last minute lockdown during National Science Week, many events in the Northern Territory were postponed. Luckily, they are now able to go ahead — subject to any further changes to COVID-19 restrictions. Here are some of the re-scheduled National Science…
Mid-Afternoon Masterclasses with Melbourne Uni Researchers
What do whales, echidnas, vaccines, rock art and dark matter have in common? They’re all part of The University of Melbourne’s series of ‘Mid-Afternoon Masterclasses’, running every day this week for the university’s Science Festival, as part of National Science Week. The masterclasses are delivered online as 45-minute mini lectures at 2pm each day and are suitable…
Seeing Things Differently: The science behind X-ray imaging
Join in a behind the scenes tour of Micro-X’s production facility, where we develop and produce next generation X-ray imaging equipment incorporating innovative design and carbon nanotube technology. Free photography workshops, presented by Digido Studios, and other science related art and craft activities are also available. Activities include: Science and Craft Admission Micro-X Facility Tour…
SA: National Science Week Event Guide
A collation of events and activities developed by the South Australian community for National Science Week 2021. The brochure includes messages from Hon. David Pisoni MP, Minister for Innovation and Skills and from Professor Caroline McMillen AO, Chief Scientist for South Australia. Download the guide (3.1 MB, pdf) to find out about events from all…
TAS: Get curious this August with our Science Week events guide
Download your digital copy (9MB, pdf) of the National Science Week event guide for Tasmania, which appeared in the Mercury, Examiner, and Advocate newspapers on Saturday 24 July. This year we have everything from festivals, stage performances, in-person to online events. Check out the program to see what gets you curious! Make sure you visit the…
Nutritional Information Playing Cards
Australia’s horticulture industry is a producer of premium safe fruits, vegetables, nuts, flowers, turf and nursery products. The International Year of Fruits and Vegetables 2021: Fruits and vegetables, your dietary essentials (#IYFV2021) raises awareness of the important role of fruits and vegetables in human nutrition, food security and health. These playing cards (2.4MB, pdf) are…
Served With a Side of Science: A Canberra Food Festival
Update: with the announcement of a 7 day lockdown for the ACT from 5pm 12 August the festival will be postponed, until at least 4-5 September. Served With a Side of Science: A Canberra Food Festival is a weekend-long, city-wide event celebrating all things science and food as part of National Science Week. No matter…
Taste & Explore the Future of Food School Workshops
We all love to eat. But how will nature, technology and human intervention change what food will be available to us over the next 30 years? Students from Years 3-10 can discover the possibilities of the future of food in this tasty and playful workshop, looking into what and how we might be eating by…
Big Science Adelaide in 2021
Congratulations to the organisers for receiving grant support for these Big Science Adelaide events in 2021. Would I Lie to You? Superstars of STEM and Science in the Pub Adelaide Join the Superstars of STEM and Science in the Pub Adelaide at this fun and informative event. Can you tell scientific fiction from scientific fact?…