Innovations and Inventions Competition What is an invention? Inventions are original applications of technology which solve a problem. The scope for inventions is limited only by your imagination. You are asked to apply your knowledge of science to make an invention. Your invention may be a new device, method or process that has not existed…
Topic: Health and Medical
Science Alive!
Science Alive! was launched in 2006 by the SA Coordinating Committee of National Science Week as a single day event in a modest 2,400 m2 space. Over 16 years it has grown into a suite of 3 separate events held over 3 days in over 16,000 m2 at the Adelaide Showground. It is held in…
The Young Scientist Research Prizes
To foster and recognise excellence in Victoria’s early career scientists, the Royal Society of Victoria has established four prestigious competitive prizes open to Victorian students in their final year of doctoral candidature, in all areas of the Biomedical & Health Sciences, Biological Sciences (non-human), Earth Sciences and Physical Sciences. Following assessment of applications across the…
Journey to the VR Huddle Room
VR is well recognised as an educational technology tool offering engaging ways to create, view and interact with science content. Following the school theme of Innovation: Powering future industries, learn about the evolution of VR and its benefits in bringing people together via social inclusion. Each 45 – 60min session allows people to actively engage…
Planetarium Concert: Live music in the skydome!
Songwriter and Science Communicator Nathan Eggins (a.k.a. Conspiracy of One) is bringing his signature sciency music to the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium. Experience a truly special stripped back and intimate performance as you are taken on a journey through the stars inside the magnificent skydome. Nathan’s music explores scientific and psychological concepts while highlighting and…
Heritable Human Genome Editing: Where to now?
300 million people worldwide are living with a rare disease. There are over 7,000 rare diseases, over 70 per cent of which are genetic and start in childhood. One of the most contentious issues in science is the promise of treating genetic disease through modifying early-stage human embryos, referred to as heritable human genome editing. While the…
Katherine South Primary School Meet the Scientist
Katherine South Primary School host an annual Meet the Scientist Science Expo, where we run different interactive stalls, and host outside organisations including Health Services, Emergency Services, Australian Defence Forces showcasing the science behind their trades, the local library and the Northern Territory School of Music. It is a great afternoon where students and their…
Medical Laboratory Professionals- Unsung Heroes of Pandemic
We invite you to join us and make an investment in your career, contribute to the development of the profession and increase the profile of medical sciences. This online video presentation highlights the qualification requirements of a medical laboratory scientist in Australia.
Young Tassie Scientists at the HIVE
Space, caves and bugs – where else would you find out first-hand about these? The Young Tassie Scientists will be sharing what they know in this special National Science Week session. Bring along your curiosity to the Tasmanian Science Centre at Hive and be prepared to be amazed. There will be 8 amazing scientists joining…
Young Tassie Scientists at Bagdad Primary School
Young Tassie Scientists are early career researchers who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools during National Science Week. The Young Tassie Scientists on this school visit are: Chelsea Long– Icy Time Traveller (Antarctic scientist) Nina Gunawan – Brewing Superior Chemicals 24/7 (chemist) Jake Newland – If…