Join the Royal Society of South Australia and the Royal Geographical Society of South Australia for a scientific forum on the biogeography of Australia and Asia being held as part of National Science Week 2023. This jointly hosted forum will explore the theme and legacy of Alfred Russel Wallace who proposed a theory of evolution…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Learn how to compost
Join us at Springvale Neighbourhood House for an engaging and informative learning how to compost workshop, where we will be exploring the art and science of composting right in the heart of our vibrant community. This session aims to empower participants with the knowledge and skills to transform kitchen and garden waste into valuable compost,…
Blue World Presents: Valerie Taylor Ocean Prize
Note: this event is currently sold out. If you wish to join a wait list for places please email. Interested in marine science and ocean conservation? Join acclaimed shark conservationist Valerie Taylor AM for an update on the Grey Nurse Shark Census. Senior scientist Dr Joseph DiBattista will also present on marine science research techniques;…
Film Screening: Ocean Wonders
In 2020-21, Schmidt Ocean Institute collaborated with research institutions from across Australia and the globe to explore the deepest and most remote parts of the Australian marine environment. These 3 extraordinary documentaries featuring footage from ROV Subastian highlight some of the extraordinary discoveries of rarely seen species and environments from this expedition in vivid detail….
Majestic Mesophotic Coral Wonders – Mural workshops with Ellie Hannon
Be inspired by amazing underwater ecosystems in drop-in mural-making workshops with artist Ellie Hannon, as we explore the intersection between ocean science, research and art. Ellie was artist-in- residence on board Schmidt Ocean Institute’s RV Falkor on a research trip to explore Mesophotic coral reef systems at Ashmore reef in 2021. Join Ellie in a mural collaboration this…
Future Forums: David Suzuki in Conversation
Celebrating National Science Week at Museums Victoria, renowned environmentalist and scientist, David Suzuki, joins forces with multi-award-winning ABC journalist and presenter, Natasha Mitchell, to discuss the current state of our planet and the importance of human intelligence in shaping a thriving future. In this exclusive event for Now or Never, Dr Suzuki will appear live…
Immersion: Conversations from the Swamp Residencies
This special exhibition held at the Articulate Project Space explores how science and art can work together to share important messages. With artworks created in the beautiful Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage National Park on Gundungurra and Darug lands, artists follow the journey of the water filtered by swamps to bring their artworks to the…
Mossman State School Science Week Activities
With a range of science experiments, STEM challenges, and play-based activities, students will engage in exciting activities to elicit interest, and explore different aspects of scientific topics. We’ll light it up, build our skills (and bridges), make some amazing reactions and have a ball (and some bubbles).
MicroVision at Wagga Wagga City Library
Join scientist Celia Connor, from Charles Sturt University, and students from the School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences to discover everyday things that you won’t see every day – without a microscope. Celia Connor is a Lecturer in Environment and Agriculture at the School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences, Charles Sturt University. No…
Water, Wetlands and Wildlife
National Science Week provides you with a chance to discover a local urban success story. Geography Victoria is conducting a fieldtrip with local restoration and environmental specialists exploring the challenges, successes and opportunities of managing our urban environment. Our three focus areas will be: the community-driven rewilding and transformation of the former Elsternwick golf course in North…