Presenter: Prof Peter Howley. This seminar is accessible for all members of the community and recommended for adolescent through to adult audiences – families and career professionals alike will feel a step-change in their thinking! From walking the dog or enhancing our emotional state to assisting the advancement of medicine, education, industry … or any organisation or…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Planting for our Future
We will be planting native plants that are culturally significant to local Ngunnawal People and our First Nations students and families. First Nations families will be invited to choose native plants that are significant to them, thus allowing opportunities to share their culture. Students, including First Nations students and their families, will be involved in…
Student Competition: Thank you, Fishers
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is hosting a challenge for schools to learn about sustainable fishing. In this activity, learners meet the real fishers in Australia who are ‘Powering Future Industries’ by looking after the ocean in innovative and sustainable ways. Download the MSC Teacher’s Kit and join a letter writing competition to say “Thank you, fishers!” with the…
Learn How to Compost – Springvale
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,…
Learn How to Compost – North Dandenong
Join us at North Dandenong 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…
Lines in the Sand: 200 years of Alfred Russel Wallace OM FRS
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…
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…