The Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania researchers who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and engaging activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. At the Huonville Library you can meet: Elise Cleary (She/Her) Behavioural Neuroscience & decision making Eloise Bennett (She/Her) Marine biology & seaweed physiology Samuel …
Topic: Health and Medical
Science Week at SPARQ-ed and UQ – Indigenous STEM Experience
The team at SPARQ-ed and the University of Queensland (UQ) Faculty of Medicine have planned an exclusive National Science Week event this August for First Nations students of Queensland, with the help of the UQ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit, InspireU and the DeadlyScience crew! SPARQ-ed will introduce Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander…
Science Week at SPARQ-ed – The race to conquer cancer
Join us at SPARQ-ed as we look through the microscope to explore some of the science behind cancer research. This National Science Week event will introduce high school students to biomedical research and make connections between STEM subject choices and career pathways. This workshop is designed by SPARQ-ed for students to experience first-hand laboratory techniques…
Physics and Chemistry Showcase
The National Science Week 2024 schools’ theme is Species Survival – More than just sustainability. The theme highlights the importance of science and innovation in ensuring the survival and thriving of different species in an ever-changing world. The Physics and Chemistry Showcase aims to invigorate passion for all sciences, particularly physics and chemistry for students…
BrisScience – Adventures in exotic animal medicine
From avian orthodontics, lizard C-sections and parrot prostheses, Professor Bob “Dr Budgerigar” Doneley has seen it all. During his four decades in the profession, veterinary medicine has advanced at an incredible pace, and no field has advanced as fast as avian and exotic pet medicine. Join us at our next BrisScience to hear about Bob’s…
Future Science Talks – Comedy Edition
Future Science Talks: Comedy Edition is debuting in Cairns after sold out shows all across Australia. This show features local scientists from Cairns who have partnered with comedians to infuse humour and laughs into scientific talks. Laugh and learn at the same time. At this show, you’ll be hearing from Cairns’ best and brightest science…
National Science Walk
Join the National Science Walk in Spalding Park to discover local groups and organisations and hear about their positive actions for a better world. You will meet passionate community members, explore sustainable practices, hear inspiring stories of environmental stewardship and find out how you can contribute to a greener future. Have the change to meet…
Centenary Institute – When Art Meets Science
We invite you to join the Centenary Institute as we showcase our best and brightest scientists during National Science Week. Hosted by multi-award-winning STEM journalist and broadcaster Rae Johnston, When Art Meets Science is being held during National Science Week to recognise scientific advances being made by researchers at Centenary. You will hear from some of…
Young Tassie Scientists at George Town Community Hub
The Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania graduates. During National Science Week they share their work at schools through engaging talks and cool activities The Young Tassie Scientist on this roadtrip are: Alex Paton (She/her), Ecologist – Zoology & Invasive Species Arjun Jothish Nair (He/him), Public Health Engineering – Menzies Institute for Medical Research Emily Attrill (She/her),…
Young Tassie Scientists at HIVE Science Centre
The Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania graduates. During National Science Week they share their work at schools through engaging talks and cool activities At HIVE family day you can meet: Alex Paton (She/Her) Zoology & Invasive Species Heath Dimsey (He/Him) Mathematical Chemistry Jasmine Peterson (She/Her) Graphs, maths and data Sophie Young (She/Her) …