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…

Micro World: Build your own ecosystem

Join us to create your own mini ecosystem, a mesocosm terrarium, and learn about how Adelaide Zoo controls micro climates to keep environments suitable for animals and plants. Participants will get their own workstation with all the materials needed. You’ll be led by the Adelaide Zoo team to create while hearing about how we look…

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…

Live from the Lab: Gig

Join us on Thursday 18 August for our special Live from the Lab (LFTL): Gig hosted by Associate Professor Alice Motion and featuring the artists involved in LFTL 2022. This will be the first time these science research inspired tracks are performed live, along with additional hits from each artist’s catalogue. Celebrate National Science Week…

Intersections between Science and Art – Engaging communities

Explore how brain health changes through life, the emerging problem of eco-anxiety, and how our wellbeing is inextricably linked to our environmental footprint through two National Science Week events, ‘Brain’ and ‘Biomes’. These interactive art science exhibitions showcase innovative collaborations with artists, technologists, industry and community, creating a genuine and continuing exchange of information with…

Soapbox Science Melbourne

Soapbox Science’s purpose is to link women scientists and the general public in order to foster a culture of shared knowledge, and we promote connections with event participants and the larger community in a helpful and mutually beneficial manner. STEM Sisters collaborates with Soapbox Science to offer the inaugural Soapbox Science Melbourne event in 2022….

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.  

Rapid Rounds of Rowdy Science

We are Science Alliance: People with Disabilities, for People with Disabilities. This year we offer you Rapids Rounds of Rowdy Science. For every day of National Science Week, we will be releasing an online demonstration of young people with disabilities having fun with science. We begin with a tribute to the Ngunnawal people, the first…

GovHack

I’ve saved this as a draft until you know where the event will be held. Cheers, Geoff Crane, Manager, National Science Week. GovHack is a catalyst to drive open data outcomes, stimulate innovation and demonstrate what can be achieved when we foster a supportive environment for creatives, entrepreneurs, government and industry to collaborate. GovHack is…

CuttleFest Science in the Pub

Join the Experiencing Marine Science team, guest artists, and SA scientists for a hot meal, sit back and experience a mesmerising dive with cuttlefish from the comfort of your chair via VR goggles, and learn more about the rock star lifestyle of the giant cuttlefish. Marvel at cephalopod photographs, sculptures, and drawings. There will be…