Events List

Anyone can contribute to science, regardless of their age or experience. Join BioQuisitive and Science For All at Monash Tech School for this hands on workshop about how everyday citizens are working to protect critically endangered species using DNA and other advanced technologies. Science For All and BioQuisitive are currently monitoring three endangered species, one of which is the Leadbeater Possum, the focus…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most important topics of today. Developments in AI will disrupt the economy and the world in ways not seen since the industrial revolution. As AI continues to permeate every aspect of our lives, we must ask ourselves: How can we ensure AI is being used for good? Who…

Changing Science aims to celebrate the research and innovation of women in STEMM with a showcase on their personal and career insights. Changing Science is a public event hosted by the University of Melbourne’s Women in Science Network and Agilent, as part of Science Festival 2019. Changing Science aims to celebrate the research and innovation…

Of our eight finalists, only four will win the first prize of $1,000 for their respective categories, with the runners-up receiving $500. To foster and recognise excellence in Victoria’s early career scientists, the Royal Society of Victoria has established four prestigious competitive prizes open to Victorian students in their final year of doctoral candidature, in…

SCINEMA is a celebration of the power of the moving image to inspire the young, satisfy the curious, explain the baffling and ask the impossible. SCINEMA is the largest science film festival in the southern hemisphere showcasing the best in science cinema from around the world. SCINEMA is a celebration of the power of the…

An afternoon of STE(A)M showcase and interactive activities for girls, women and non-binary people of Melbourne’s north. This National Science Week, Whittlesea Tech School is opening its doors to girls, women and non-binary people of northern Melbourne for an afternoon of STE(A)M celebration. This free community event will include interactive activities and a marketplace showcasing…

Become a mini-scientist in this hands-on workshop. Children will experiment with maggots to form and test a hypothesis before making some incredible maggot artwork with Dr Melanie Thompson. During the session, participants will learn how to develop and test a hypothesis using our Mighty Maggots and a selection of foods. Participants will be asked to…