The Tasmanian National Science Week Coordinating Committee is pleased to announce the winner of the 2018 Brain Break Tasmania photo competition. We asked everyone in the state holding a Brain Break morning or afternoon tea to submit pics of their best sciency baked goods for a chance to win a $100 voucher and some Science…
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Magnify your curiosity: Arts Vs Science Festival in Lismore
Bringing its own unique mix of science and art to The Quad for a one day festival on 18 August 2018 to celebrate National Science Week, the Arts Vs Science Festival is Lismore’s own petri dish of creative exploration – and its paint palette of scientific discovery has just dropped. Find out what happens when…
Tasmania: What do you do if you have to change or cancel your event?
If you’re holding a National Science Week event, it can be a big undertaking. We realise plans change and things happen which might mean alteration or even cancellation of your event (especially if a lockdown happens!). What should you do if this happens? We put together this short guide to help you out. You realise…
Science in the spotlight at the Canberra Writers Festival
The Passion, Power and Politics of Science Emeritus Professor Ian Chubb AC, Jonathan Drori, Dr. Cassidy Rose Sugimoto, moderated by Professor Joan Leach Sunday 26 August 2018, 2.30 PM – 3.30 PM Great Hall, University House, ANU From keeping passion projects alive to intervening in the decisions that matter, scientists and researchers find themselves striving…
Download the 2018 Tasmanian National Science Week program of events
If you missed grabbing your copy of the printed program in the Mercury, Advocate or Examiner newspapers, here’s a digital version. We look forward to seeing you at one of the 147 events happening across the state. Please note, event dates and times could change, so please check the events schedule on the National Science…
National Science Week in South Australia
The program of events for National Science Week in South Australia is out now! Pick up a copy in a cafe in the city or use the digital guide or PDF. Big Science Adelaide is science for grownups and it starts on 2 August with Privacy and the Science of Security in the Digital Age…
Unsung Hero of SA Science and Science Communication Awards 2018
The finalists in the Unsung Hero of South Australian Science and Science Communication Awards have been announced. The winners will be annouced at the at the SA Science Excellence Awards on 10 August 2018. The finalists are: Unsung Hero of SA Science Jan Bell Ms Jan Bell is with the Australian Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance…
Tasmania’s Festival of Bright Ideas program of events
Start planning your Saturday 18 August now with the freshly launched festival program. There is something for everyone. Admission is free. Download the festival schedule.
Brain Break Tasmania – win keep cups and a voucher!
Registration for your free Brain Break kit closes soon – Friday 13 July! Brain Breaks are morning teas where science is celebrated amongst a delicious spread of food. In Tassie, we want you to have a go at baking – or burning, building, frying – science! It could be the periodic table on a cake,…
Sydney Science Festival
With over 200 events delivered by 90 presenting partners as part of National Science Week, Sydney Science Festival will run from 7- 19 August and offer science experiences for all ages. Scientists will be out in force in parks, gardens, libraries and some of Sydney’s most prestigious venues in addition to their more familiar stomping…