A science show for on campus residents of Ursula Hall at Australian National University containing a mix of try-it-at-home science demos as well as a few more explosive demo’s that seek to inspire student’s to consider how science can relate to them in the every day, not just in study. It also acts as an…
Topic: Chemistry and Materials
Physics in the Pub
We’re back in the pub this year, after spending 2020 in the cloud, so Sydney Physicists are dying to show off all the amazing research they did while there were no distractions, their latest quirky fact, or their new lockdown creative skill. Eight presenters with eight minutes of short snappy science each. Previous years we…
Big Week of Science
Rokeby Primary School will have each class give a demonstration of science experiments that can be conducted in the home by most ages. These will be offered to the whole school community to come and join in the fun on each lunch time during National Science Week. Classes from Prep to Year 6 can join…
Chemistry in the Kitchen
Welcome to Seafood: Different by Design In this ocean-themed series of Q&A sessions for National Science Week, students will have the opportunity to ask scientists and industry experts about where our seafood comes from? Hosted by science communicator, presenter and model Laura Wells, with expert panel guests. Session 1: Chemistry in the Kitchen Why do…
Falling Walls Lab Victoria
Falling Walls Lab is coming to Victoria. veski invites you to join us for Falling Walls Lab Victoria, to be live-streamed on Monday, 16 August from 3.00pm AEST. REGISTER NOW to witness how Victoria’s student and early-career researchers convince an esteemed Jury, from academia, business and government, of their innovative idea. Who of our 10…
The Future of Food – Emerging protein sources
Professor Michelle Colgrave leads the CSIRO Future Protein team. Hear how she uses proteomics to improve human health, agriculture and food. Learn about the future of proteins and what we might be eating in a few years. Crunchy crickets anyone? How can science help future food security ,disease, allergies and sustainability. Are you a flexitarian??…
Quantum Shots at the Bar
Celebrate National Science Week at the Rose Hotel, a renovated, history-rich pub in the centre of Bunbury. The Front Bar of the Rose is hosting the Quantum Road Trip Team as they present ‘Quantum shots at the bar: Quantum technologies and the mysteries of dark matter’. Enjoy your favourite shots or maybe a draught of…
DIY Science Workshop with SMART
Join presenters from the University of Newcastle’s SMART Program as they demonstrate the steps for their favourite kitchen chemistry experiments to celebrate National Science Week. Tune in (online via Zoom webinar) from the classroom or at home. Materials used are simple, low-cost, and available from the supermarket (or in the kitchen cupboard). A material’s list…
Don’t Waste it, Recreate it
Discover how to turn food waste into skin products that you can use for yourself or someone at home. Suited to Year 7 and over. Wednesday 18 August School session: 10:00am – 10:45am Public session: 4.00pm – 4:45pm
7 Decades in 7 Days – Virtual Friday Night Drinks and some 70s fun!
The Australian Museum and the Science Teachers Association NSW have teamed up to bring you Virtual Friday Nights Drinks and some 70s Fun! as part of 7 Decades in 7 Days, a week-long celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the Science Teachers Association for NSW in and around National Science Week. Pull on your best…