Meteorites: Where they come from, the different types and some famous impacts. The talk will be illustrated with some real meteorites that can be viewed and handled after the talk. You will be amazed where some meteorites come from and you will definitely want to take a picture holding something “out of this world” Biography…
For over 65,000 years, the night’s sky has served as a map for Indigenous peoples all around the world. Aboriginal Australians plotted the absence and presence of stars to develop celestial maps for navigation to survive the harsh Australian landscape. In doing so, Aboriginal Australians built complex knowledge systems using signals from the sky and…
A family night encouraging participation in STEM, space and science. Have a go at hands-on STEM tasks, explore the night’s sky, problem solve and get thinking about science. A great chance to share science together. An evening event, encouraging students and parents to get involved in STEM activities, problem-solving and critical thinking. Families will have…
Do you want to learn how to maximise the benefits of urban nature all around us? Come along to this introductory workshop and learn about the key benefits of Forest Therapy. Susan Joachi, Forest Therapy guide will discuss the science behind forest therapy and share techniques to help you connect deeply with nature while living in the city. Introduced in Japan as…
Deakin University is hosting three Family Science Games Nights during National Science Week. Come along to an exciting evening playing science board games. Have fun with family and friends and learn some science. Each Deakin University campus will be hosting a Family Science Games night where families can play a range of science educational board…
Data is more than the new oil, it’s the new black which means it’s hot as! But what’s the deal with data, data science, machine learning and AI? The Melbourne chapter of WiMLDS (Women in Machine Learning and Data Science) are here to introduce you to the world of data. First we will give you…
A one hour radio programme highlighting Australian space science. Broadcasting at 7-8pm, 14 August on Southern FM (88.3 MHz) in Melbourne and live stream, and also available for a week afterwards.
Talks and workshops examining the role of nature and ecosystem restoration in providing opportunities for connection with nature, such as walking, canoeing or cycling in nature, volunteering in restoration projects and citizen science their impacts on well-being, health and mental health. The annual Science Forum is a two-day interactive restoration event held at the Mokoan…
Dr Kirsten Ellis will be running maker workshops that are accessible to all, giving people living with disability the opportunity to be creative in a safe space at Monash’s Clayton and Peninsula campuses. Options for the workshops include making a badge that will light up or even vibrate, making a musical instrument, painting by remote control…
This morning seminar will present museum scientists’ recent discoveries and will illustrate how complex patterns in sound, colour, shape and genetics can now be used to understand natural diversity. As well as sharing the wonder that researchers feel when they make new discoveries, the presentations will show how collaborations, new technology and citizen science are…
Come and hear about the importance of Bees in our world. Founder of Save the Bees Australia – Bee The Cure, Simon Mulvany is an ex ranger, gardener and beekeeper who has made it his mission to educate people about the plight of the precious pollinators, both indigenous and introduced. Bees have been humanities greatest companion…
This Talk will focus on sustainable building and renovating of homes. Our Speaker Matthew Baker is widely experienced in this field and will also discuss the Your Home guide. Your Home is your guide to building, buying or renovating a home. It shows how to create a comfortable home with low impact on the environment – economical…
