Congratulations to STEM Catalyst https://stemcatalyst.com.au/ at the Faulkner Neighbourhood House for delivering a great workshop to 18 children and families. This session looked at what is Biodiversity, what is the importance of Biodiversity and what life participants might expect to…
Perspectives on Conservation, Transition and Regeneration in an Australian Context A public symposium will be held over three, two-hour sessions during February-March 2021, presented by the Royal Societies of Australia and the Inspiring Victoria program. Join the Royal Societies in…
We regret to advise the Royal Society of Victoria is cancelling all public gatherings until the end of June 2020, at which point we'll make further deliberations based on the information at hand. (**JULY UPDATE: now closed until the end…
The world’s greatest science festival is coming to Melbourne! 14 – 16 August 2020 | Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne Off the back of successful shows in the United Kingdom, New Scientist Live is launching in Melbourne, Australia during National Science…
While you’re waiting for National Science Week to roll around, multiple scientist-comedians are presenting shows to whet your appetite as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Four performers are sharing their science stories, exploring the brain, electricity, your subconscious,…
50 years after the 'Earthrise' image was captured by astronauts aboard Apollo 8 of Earth rising above the lunar horizon, Museum Victoria are gathering people’s feelings, hopes, and dreams for Earth. Write a story, poem or letter. Create a picture…
24 December 2018 will represent the 50th anniversary of the ‘Earthrise’ image. Astronauts aboard Apollo 8 captured this spectacular photo of Earth rising above the lunar horizon as they emerged from behind the dark side of the Moon. Earthrise is…
BrainPark at Monash University, a new facility and new approach to the treatment of addictive and compulsive behaviours, opened its doors with a community event on 26 September. Over 200 members of the public explored this safe, purpose-built neuroscience intervention…
It's NAIDOC Week, and what better time to reflect on the significance of the world's oldest continuous cultures and the incredibly complex knowledge systems that have been sustained through the remarkable practice of "orality?" Dr Duane Hamacher and Krystal de…