From major public institutions to grass roots knowledge networks across Victoria, the "Survive and Thrive" program demonstrates the power of collective action, from public libraries answering a thirst for deeper understanding with their local communities, to neighbourhood houses and community…
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…
As part of National Science Week (10 - 17 August), Superstar of STEM Dr Kirsten Ellis hosted a series of inclusive Maker Space workshops, giving over 100 people living with a disability the opportunity across two days to be creative…
Photo: Dr Renee Beale, Science Week Victoria Lead; Dr Darlene Lim, NASA; Kate Barnard, Museums Victoria’s Science Programs Manager. Darlene Lim aims to “merge science and exploration”. NASA’s vision is to get more humans to Moon and beyond, and…
National Science Week is in its third decade of celebration and, according to Mike Flattley, CEO of RSV, it is only “becoming more vigorous”. Dr Amanda Caples, Victoria’s Lead Scientist, officially launched Science Week in Victoria at Melbourne Museum on…
By Priya Mohandoss Most of us know to ‘reduce, reuse and recycle’. Yet now, when it comes to waste, this only scratches the surface. As part of National Science Week, EPA Victoria hosted its 3rd annual event, Waste Away -…
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…
A reflection on the presentation to the Royal Society of Victoria by Dr Larry Sherman, Professor of Neuroscience at Oregon Health and Science University on 18th August 2018, titled “You and Your Racist Brain: The Neuroscience of Prejudice.” - By Catriona Vi…
Eight finalists presented their doctoral studies to compete for the one of four Royal Society of Victoria prizes that foster and recognise excellence in Victoria’s early career scientists. Covering a range of categories: Biomedical & Health Sciences, Biological Sciences (non-human),…
How will the humans of the future live their lives? Humans 2.0 was an event to step into the future for a moment. Filled with story-telling, scientific speculation, and experiences, it allowed people to jump from the present into the…