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SUMMARY:Citizen Science Victoria - July Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Calling all citizen science program leaders\, contributors\, scholars and volunteers!\nWe invite you to join us for the July 2019 meeting of the Victorian Chapter of the Australian Citizen Science Association. This meeting will focus on citizen science and education. \nThe meeting will commence with three presentations\, which will be followed by break-out group discussions. There will also be plenty of time for sharing your project stories\, networking and developing our community of practice. \nWe’ve asked these fabulous speakers to talk to you about their experiences and insights: \nSandra McCullogh\, Earthwatch Australia\nSandra is a program manager for Bush Blitz and TeachLive at Earthwatch Australia. After completing a Bachelor of Science (major in Geology) at the University of Melbourne\, she worked as a Geologist for Rio Tinto Exploration for five years\, before leaving in 2015 to change careers\, and joined Earthwatch in 2018. \nJulian O’Shea\, Unbound\nJulian is a social entrepreneur and educator and is the CEO of Unbound – an organisation leading social impact education programs with Australian universities. He is the lead of the SolarTuk Expedition – an ambitious around-the-world journey by solar powered tuk tuk. He was recently named one of Australia’s Most Innovative Engineers. \nEdmond Lascaris\, City of Whittlesea\nEdmond Lascaris has been the Stormwater Management Coordinator at the City of Whittlesea for the past 7 years where he works on a range of water sustainability and education projects. This year\, his students won the National Gallery of Victoria – Victorian Design Challenge 2019 Waste in the high school / primary school category for their invention of a Robot Walking School Bus designed to process waste and guide school children safely to school. In the past\, Edmond as taught at up to 7 different primary schools and the Mill Park library teaching coding\, electronics and design. Edmond completed his PhD at Swinburne University using industrial enzymes to help recycle paper at Visy. \nFollowing the three presentations\, we will break into group discussion sessions\, where we will explore some of the key challenges and opportunities in citizen science in Victoria. \nThe Australian Citizen Science Association convenes a community of practice in citizen science\, exploring ways to make participation in research by non-scientists not just instructive\, but also engaging\, fun and social. \nOur thanks to our committee Chair\, Kade Mills at the Victorian National Parks Association\, for hosting our 2019 gathering. \nFrom your ACSA-Vic committee –\nChair: Kade Mills (Victorian National Parks Association)\nVice Chair: Tess Hayes (EPA Victoria)\nSecretary: Yvonne Cabuang (Melbourne Water)\nCommittee Members: Linden Ashcroft (University of Melbourne)\, Julian O’Shea (Unbound)\, Pat Bonney (Federation University) and Christine Connelly (Victoria University). \n \nPowered by Eventbrite
URL:https://inspiringvictoria.org.au/event/acsa-vic-july-2019/
LOCATION:60L Green Building\, 60 Leicester Street\, Carlton\, Victoria\, 3053\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Citizen science
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACSA Victoria":MAILTO:CitSciVic@citizensciencevic.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190725T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190725T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021356
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SUMMARY:Black holes\, gravitational waves and the fastest explosions in the universe - Royal Children's Hospital
DESCRIPTION:Dr Jeff Cooke will discuss recently announced astronomical events\, including a direct image of a supermassive black hole\, gravitational waves from merging black holes and neutron stars\, and other exotic phenomena\, including fast radio bursts. Donation goes to the Royal Children’s Hospital. \nThere have been several major announcements in astronomy recently\, including a direct image of a black hole\, black holes and neutron stars merging to generate gravitational waves\, and other phenomena\, including fast radio bursts. If you want to know more about these exotic events\, Dr Jeff Cooke will discuss the details behind them and the role of Australians in their discovery. \nRefreshments will be provided. \nThis is a fund raiser event for the Royal Children’s Hospital.
URL:https://inspiringvictoria.org.au/event/black-holes-gravitational-waves-and-the-fastest-explosions-in-the-universe-royal-childrens-hospital/
LOCATION:Ella Latham Theatre  Ground Floor\, The Royal Children’s Hospital  50 Flemington Road  Parkville\, Victoria
CATEGORIES:Science Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Cooke":MAILTO:jcooke@astro.swin.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190727T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190728T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021356
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SUMMARY:Room with a point of view (Open House)
DESCRIPTION:“You built me up. You changed me. You loved me. You left me. Ultimately\, you used me – what else can I call it?” \nExplore the changing use and disuse of urban and industrial spaces\, from the point of view of the buildings themselves. How does it feel to have been home to a rave\, a bustling laboratory\, or a film set? \nBlending science\, performance art and architectural design\, this tour features untold stories\, hidden facts\, wild speculation and complete fabrications*. \nCreated and performed by the award-winning Jim Fishwick from Jetpack Theatre. \nPlease note: This tour takes place in the locations it discusses\, in winter. Please wear practical shoes and warm clothes. It requires moving from site to site\, but does not involve audience interaction. Unfortunately this event has able-bodied access only. \nBookings open 12 July.
URL:https://inspiringvictoria.org.au/event/room-with-a-point-of-view-open-house/
LOCATION:The University of Melbourne\, Parkville\, 3010
CATEGORIES:Science Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellie Michaelides":MAILTO:ellie.michaelides@unimelb.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190727T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190727T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021356
CREATED:20190726T081854Z
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SUMMARY:Apollo 11 Archive Producer Stephen Slater in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:One evening in May 2017\, Stephen Slater got an unusual email from the US National Archives. NASA had left a trove of untouched Apollo 11 specific film reels sitting in cold storage\, the message read. And he could access them. Slater\, an archival producer and self-confessed space nerd\, was “stunned.” \nHe was at his home in Sheffield\, England\, waiting for his usual Skype call with director Todd Douglas Miller …… They needed to complete the film in time for the moon landing’s 50th anniversary this July. \nHear from Stephen in his whirlwind visit to Ballarat.
URL:https://inspiringvictoria.org.au/event/apollo-11-archive-producer-stephen-slater-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Ballarat Municipal Observatory and Museum\, 439 Cobden Street\, Mount Pleasant\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Judith Bailey":MAILTO:bas@cbl.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190728T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190901T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021356
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SUMMARY:Trash Robot
DESCRIPTION:Urban Rivers (USA) \nCan we game our way to a cleaner world? \nTake control of our garbage-eating robot either in person or online! Created by Chicago-based collective Urban Rivers\, Trash Robot will be trawling Melbourne’s Yarra River collecting rubbish outside of the City’s existing litter traps. And Melbourne’s waterways really need the help – in 2017\, they were filled with enough rubbish to fill almost 30\,000 wheelie bins. This sort of rubbish causes heaps of issues and costs the city around $3 million per year. Boo! \nCould this floating gamified robot save the world? Why not? Nothing’s ever gone wrong with robots\, right? \nYarra River\, Southbank\nCheck back soon for exact location.
URL:https://inspiringvictoria.org.au/event/trash-robot/
LOCATION:Yarra River\, Southbank\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Science Week
ORGANIZER;CN="Ellie Michaelides":MAILTO:ellie.michaelides@unimelb.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190730T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190730T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021356
CREATED:20190730T032519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190730T033421Z
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SUMMARY:Hack IT Club:  Technology and Coding for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this term-based program and learn about Lego and Sphero Robotics\, and also Arduino\, and micro:bit electronics. Choose what you would like to explore\, and then do so\, at your own pace. This is a co-learning program for children where parents and carers are core support for their child.\nThere will be expert staff on hand to assist and direct.\nProgram Partners\n• Inspiring Australia\n• Royal Society of Victoria\n• Victoria State Government\n7–13 years \nEvery Wednesday starting 17 July – 18 September.  Arrive anytime from 3.30–5pm Sebastopol Library   \nALSO: \nEvery Monday starting 29 July– 16 September 4–4.45pm\,  Wendouree Library Eight-week program with Edison
URL:https://inspiringvictoria.org.au/event/hack-it-club-technology-and-coding-for-kids/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:Kids' Club
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190731T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190802T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021356
CREATED:20190709T042810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190709T042810Z
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SUMMARY:Eel Trap - weaving workshops
DESCRIPTION:“Rivers signify tribal boundaries\, gatherings for corroboree\, life\, not only for humans but for all living creatures” – Maree Clarke. \nMitch Mahoney & Maree Clarke (Australia) \nCreated by Boon Wurrung artist Mitch Mahoney and Mutti Mutti/Yorta Yorta and Boon Wurrung/Wemba Wemba artist Maree Clarke\, Eel Trap is a 10-metre installation made of biodegradable reeds and grasses on the Maribyrnong River. \nInspired by traditional Aboriginal eel traps and made of river reeds from the local area\, this installation is an example of how we might we use Indigenous knowledge\, science and art to continue our fight towards a sustainable future. The installation will be created by Mahoney and Clarke and the local community\, and will then be released into the Maribyrnong River. Members of the general public are invited to join the artists in free weaving workshops to build Eel Trap. \n31 July – 21 August\nCommunity weaving workshops: open Wednesday to Friday 11am–3pm\, and Saturday 1pm–3pm. \n23 – 31 August\nEel Trap viewing in Maribyrnong River: Outdoor installation\, accessible everyday at all times.
URL:https://inspiringvictoria.org.au/event/eel-trap-weaving-workshops/
LOCATION:Footscray Community Arts Centre\, 45 Moreland Street\, Footscray\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Science Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellie Michaelides":MAILTO:ellie.michaelides@unimelb.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190731T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190803T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021356
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SUMMARY:Fatberg (Creating)
DESCRIPTION:Arne Hendriks (Netherlands) & Mike Thompson (United Kingdom) \nDo we really understand fat? \nIn November 2017\, the 130-tonne ‘Monster of Whitechapel’ was ejected from the bowels of east London. This fatberg – a congealed mass of fat\, wet wipes and nappies – stretched the length of nearly two AFL footy ovals\, taking workmen armed with shovels and high-powered jets three weeks of around the clock effort to extract. \nFat is perhaps THE iconic substance of our time. It is integral to life\, health\, energy\, beauty\, ecology and consumption. But what is fat if its behaviour becomes unpredictable\, overtaking not only ourselves but our sewage systems? Do we understand fat\, or do we need a fresh perspective? \nTo begin answering this question\, artists Arne Hendriks and Mike Thompson invite you to join them at Testing Grounds to build Australia’s first purpose-built island of fat\, and to ask – What is fat? What does it want? What is fat’s future? And do we really know fat? \nWill you help it grow? We want your waste fat\, so stayed tuned to our social media to find out ways to contribute. \nTesting Grounds\, Southbank \n31 July – 3 August\nFatberg artists on site creating the work: Wednesday to Saturday 11am–6pm \n7 – 15 August\nCompleted fatberg on display: Wednesday to Saturday 11am–6pm \nFatberg artists will also be involved in the First Friday Night and FAT SANDWICH: Jaffle Symposium events at Testing Grounds.
URL:https://inspiringvictoria.org.au/event/fatberg-creating/
LOCATION:Testing Grounds\, 1 City Road\, Southbank\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Science Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellie Michaelides":MAILTO:ellie.michaelides@unimelb.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190731T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190803T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021356
CREATED:20190707T043239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190707T043239Z
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SUMMARY:The Sewer Soaperie
DESCRIPTION:Would you wash your hands with soap made from sewage? \nCatherine Sarah Young (Philippines) \nSewer Soaperie turns raw sewage and fat into luxury soaps. Extreme storms now frequently overwhelm drains\, pipes and sewerage systems\, causing flooding in major cities. Large lumps of coagulated grease\, known as ‘fatbergs’\, clog the system and create flooding. These greasy beasts are created when people pour used liquid oil down the sink\, which then hardens in the pipes. Gross. \nArtist Catherine Sarah Young takes grease from various sources\, sterilises it and turns it into soap. As the global climate crisis intensifies\, could this be a solution to a more sustainable future? \nTesting Grounds\, Southbank \n31 July – 3 August\nOpen Wednesday to Saturday 11am–6pm\, plus Friday 2 August 6pm–9pm at the First Friday Night at Testing Grounds event. \nSewer Soaperie will also be involved in Extrasensory @ Parliament of Victoria\, Saturday 10 August 6pm-10pm
URL:https://inspiringvictoria.org.au/event/the-sewer-soaperie/
LOCATION:Testing Grounds\, 1 City Road\, Southbank\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Science Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellie Michaelides":MAILTO:ellie.michaelides@unimelb.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190731T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190731T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021356
CREATED:20190723T025503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190723T025503Z
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SUMMARY:Maths & Music in Berlin\, 1828: Elliptic Optics\, Kosmos & Beethoven
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Professor Arun Ram\, with live music performed by Joshua Hooke \nThis performance will take you back to the salons of Abraham and Lea Mendelssohn in Berlin\, 1828\, to a gathering of some of the greatest scientific and musical minds of the day. \nIn the year 1828\, Alexander von Humboldt set up a hut for measuring the Earth’s magnetic field in the Mendelssohn garden\, on his way to writing his treatise on the Universe\, Kosmos. In the previous year Beethoven had died\, leaving a controversial musical legacy\, while Abel and Jacobi were in the midst of creating a mathematical revolution with the development of elliptic functions. \nDiscover the sounds of Beethoven\, the elliptic orbits of the planets\, and the thrill of the Kosmos\, and experience the passion and exuberance that were the hallmark of the legendary Mendelssohn salon. \n*Suitable for all ages\, and all levels of interests and abilities in maths and music.
URL:https://inspiringvictoria.org.au/event/maths-music-in-berlin-1828-elliptic-optics-kosmos-beethoven/
LOCATION:Wonthaggi Baptist Church\, 2 Broome Crescent\, Wonthaggi\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Science Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emily Badge":MAILTO:science-festival@unimelb.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190801T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190831T223000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021356
CREATED:20190531T073143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190619T025730Z
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SUMMARY:SCINEMA International Science Film Festival National Science Week Program
DESCRIPTION: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. Register your venue to host your own free SCINEMA screening during National Science Week. \n  \nSCINEMA 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 moving image to inspire the young\, satisfy the curious\, explain the baffling and ask the impossible. Host your own Community Screening this August during National Science Week. So whether it’s at your school\, library\, in your local pub or even in your lounge room; private or public event\, you can host your own event. All you need is a screen\, computer\, access to the internet and an audience (popcorn optional). \n 
URL:https://inspiringvictoria.org.au/event/scinema-international-science-film-festival-national-science-week-program-2/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:Science Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Katherine Roberts":MAILTO:kroberts@riaus.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190801T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190831T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021356
CREATED:20190531T072451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190619T030140Z
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SUMMARY:Hunt for the Plastic Eaters
DESCRIPTION:Science Gallery Melbourne throws down the gauntlet and sets an ambitious challenge: can we find a new plastic-eating bacteria in Australia? This project asks citizen scientists to culture bacteria in the search for a new species that could solve our plastic waste dilemma. \nThe lid has been lifted on human wastefulness\, but what next? Science Gallery Melbourne delves into an ever-growing mountain of garbage to find innovative opportunities within our consumerist behaviour\, through their third sci-art pop-up season DISPOSABLE. \nFor National Science Week\, we’re throwing down the gauntlet and sets an ambitious challenge: can we find a new plastic-eating bacteria in Australia? Building on the research of Japanese plastic-eating bacteria expert Dr Shosuke Yoshida\, and working with biohacking group BioQuisitive\, this project takes Melbourne’s new science engagement initiative for young people Australia-wide\, asking citizen scientists to culture bacteria in the search for a new species that could solve our plastic waste dilemma. \nJoin the team trying to find Australia’s Next Top Plastic-Eating Bacteria!
URL:https://inspiringvictoria.org.au/event/hunt-for-the-plastic-eaters/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:Science Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Claire Farrugia":MAILTO:claire.farrugia@unimelb.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190801T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190801T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021356
CREATED:20190531T071336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190619T030336Z
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SUMMARY:Women in STEM Conference at Melbourne Zoo (Catholic Schools)
DESCRIPTION:Women in STEM: Future Careers\, 21st Century Skills and Role Models \nFemales are drastically underrepresented in STEM subjects and jobs across the planet – let’s change that! On the eve of National Science Week 2019\, educate and inspire your Year 7–10 students by connecting with real-world STEM mentors and case studies. This conference is especially for Catholic Schools and hosted by Zoos Victoria\, Catholic Education Office Melbourne\, St Aloysius College and girledworld. \nThrough hands-on activities\, guest speakers and reflection\, this conference will explore: \n\nFemale STEM mentors and role models\nReal-world case studies of women in STEM\nThe role of STEM in the future of work\nHow STEM subjects and courses can lead to future STEM education and careers\nHow personal strengths\, skills and experience can be translated to STEM study and careers\n\nStudents will walk away from this conference inspired\, educated and excited by relatable real-world STEM mentors. They will also tap into their learning\, skills and interests to explore their place in STEM. \nThis program links to Victorian Curriculum Level 7–10: \n\nDesign and Technologies – Technologies and Society\nScience – Science as a Human Endeavour\nPersonal and Social Capability – Development of Resilience\, Collaboration\nCritical and Creative Thinking – Questions and Possibilities\nSustainability\n\nCapacity: Each school is welcome to bring up to 15 students in Years 7-10. \nNote: Vegetarian morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea are provided for attending teachers. Students are to bring their own rubbish-free lunch.
URL:https://inspiringvictoria.org.au/event/women-in-stem-conference-at-melbourne-zoo-catholic-schools/
LOCATION:Melbourne Zoo\, Elliot Avenue\, Parkville\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Science Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kirsty Costa":MAILTO:contact@zoo.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190801T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190818T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021356
CREATED:20190707T045049Z
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SUMMARY:P@TCH
DESCRIPTION:Janna Ahrndt (United States of America) \nWill you truthfully track your environmental goals? \nLike a Fitbit for your ethical performance\, P@tch is a textile-based new media project inspired by punk and DIY culture. Each homemade P@tch uses self-reporting and environmental sensors to allow the user to track their personal and surrounding pollution. P@tch participants will set their own DISPOSABLE month goal and build their own wearable device to track their progress in real time. Will you self-shame yourself into a more sustainable life? Are you brave enough to track your exposure to air pollution and become part of the artwork? Are you willing to take part in a workshop to build your own P@tch? \nApply now to be a participant and track your performance in August. \nTHE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE\, MACFARLAND COURT \n1–18 August\nOpen Monday to Saturday 11am–6pm\, plus Sunday 18 August 10am–4pm.
URL:https://inspiringvictoria.org.au/event/ptch/
LOCATION:Macfarland Court\, The University of Melbourne\, Parkville\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Science Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellie Michaelides":MAILTO:ellie.michaelides@unimelb.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190801T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190818T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021356
CREATED:20190707T045444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190707T045444Z
UID:4373-1564657200-1566144000@inspiringvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Urinotron
DESCRIPTION:Sandra and Gaspard Bébié-Valérian (France) and Professor Peter Scales (Australia) \nAre you flushing a valuable wee-source? \nUrinotron is a large-scale installation that takes our organic waste (urine) and transforms it into power for your mobile phone\, before recycling it back to pure water. \nContribute your urine and then put your feet up as the salts in your liquid gold turn into sustainable pee power. \nWhy are we flushing such a valuable resource? Urinotron combines scientific equipment\, engineering skills and reems of electronic wires in an artistic equivalent of an alchemist’s workshop\, producing a different kind of gold. \nThe first iteration of Urinotron was co-produced by Sandra Bébié-Valérian\, Gaspard Bébié-Valérian and Dorian Reunkrilerk. Urinotron 2.0 is a collaboration with Professor Peter Scales. \nThe University of Melbourne\, Macfarland Court \n1–18 August\nOpen Monday to Saturday 11am–6pm\, plus Sunday 18 August 10am–4pm.
URL:https://inspiringvictoria.org.au/event/urinotron/
LOCATION:Macfarland Court\, The University of Melbourne\, Parkville\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Science Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellie Michaelides":MAILTO:ellie.michaelides@unimelb.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190801T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190818T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021356
CREATED:20190707T045905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190707T045905Z
UID:4376-1564657200-1566144000@inspiringvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Plastivore
DESCRIPTION:Artist Oliver Kellhammer’s work allows you to watch the mealworms as they dine on polystyrene. \n  \nOliver Kellhammer (United States of America) \nDo solutions to our recycling crisis exist in nature? \nNature is outsmarting us. Solutions to our enormous waste problems are often right in front of us. Polystyrene is a non-biodegradable material that is a large component of our global waste problem and a major contributor to pollution. The humble mealworm has the ability to partially biodegrade polystyrene through its gut bacteria\, breaking down the plastic and turning it into compost. But what if we start genetically engineering our insect friends to be super plastic-digesters? The perfect solution? Or ecological slavery? \nArtist Oliver Kellhammer’s work allows you to watch the mealworms as they dine on polystyrene. \nThe University of Melbourne\, Macfarland Court \n1–18 August\nOpen Monday to Saturday 11am–6pm\, plus Sunday 18 August 10am–4pm.
URL:https://inspiringvictoria.org.au/event/plastivore/
LOCATION:Macfarland Court\, The University of Melbourne\, Parkville\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Science Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellie Michaelides":MAILTO:ellie.michaelides@unimelb.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190801T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190901T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021356
CREATED:20190524T090812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190524T090812Z
UID:3926-1564660800-1567353600@inspiringvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:DISPOSABLE
DESCRIPTION:Science Gallery Melbourne’s pop-up program DISPOSABLE will highlight experimental and creative ways to tackle our ever growing excess of waste. DISPOSABLE locations will include The University of Melbourne’s Parkville and Southbank campuses\, along with unique sites throughout Melbourne. \nThe lid has been lifted on human wastefulness\, but what next? Following the lead of Australian cult-hero\, the bin chicken\, we delve into our garbage and find opportunities within our disposable culture. \nWhile the global waste statistics are sobering\, we are now seeing emergent ecologies that thrive on human wastefulness\, drinking water recycled from toilets and furniture made from coffee grounds. Waste brings new opportunities\, human innovations and creative solutions. \nScience Gallery Melbourne will highlight experimental and creative ways to tackle our ever growing excess of waste through transdisciplinary and collaborative practices in its third pop-up program. \nDISPOSABLE will feature outdoor installations\, pop-up gallery exhibits\, performances\, experiments and workshops. Locations will include The University of Melbourne’s Parkville and Southbank campuses\, along with unique sites throughout Melbourne.
URL:https://inspiringvictoria.org.au/event/disposable/
LOCATION:The University of Melbourne\, Parkville\, 3010
CATEGORIES:Science Week
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://inspiringvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/DISPOSABLE2-e1560913288862.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Ellie Michaelides":MAILTO:ellie.michaelides@unimelb.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190801T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190822T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021356
CREATED:20190730T035249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190730T035249Z
UID:4802-1564675200-1566493200@inspiringvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Little Bang Discovery Club
DESCRIPTION:This four-week course gives you and your child a way to discover science together. With hands-on activities\, question and answer time\, a Discovery Box and book loaned to each child for the duration of the Club. Get involved and get your Discovery Club Passport stamped as you work towards the\nScience Fair on the last day.\nThis is a co-learning program for children where parents and carers are core support for their children.  Ages 5-7 years.\nProgram Partners\n• Inspiring Australia\n• Royal Society of Victoria\n• Victoria State Government \nWHEN:\nThursday 1 August–Thursday 22 August 4–4.45pm Wendouree Library
URL:https://inspiringvictoria.org.au/event/little-bang-discovery-club/2019-08-01/
LOCATION:Central Highlands Libraries
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190802T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190802T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021356
CREATED:20190531T071839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190619T030510Z
UID:3976-1564738200-1564754400@inspiringvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Women in STEM Conference at Melbourne Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Women in STEM: Future Careers\, 21st Century Skills and Role Models \nFemales are drastically underrepresented in STEM subjects and jobs across the planet – let’s change that! On the eve of National Science Week 2019\, educate and inspire your Year 7–10 students by connecting with real-world STEM mentors and case studies. This conference is especially for secondary schools and hosted by Zoos Victoria and girledworld at Melbourne Zoo. \nThrough hands-on activities\, guest speakers and reflection\, this conference will explore: \n\nFemale STEM mentors and role models\nReal-world case studies of women in STEM\nThe role of STEM in the future of work\nHow STEM subjects and courses can lead to future STEM education and careers\nHow personal strengths\, skills and experience can be translated to STEM study and careers\n\nStudents will walk away from this conference inspired\, educated and excited by relatable real-world STEM mentors. They will also tap into their learning\, skills and interests to explore their place in STEM. \nThis program links to Victorian Curriculum Level 7–10: \n\nDesign and Technologies – Technologies and Society\nScience – Science as a Human Endeavour\nPersonal and Social Capability – Development of Resilience\, Collaboration\nCritical and Creative Thinking – Questions and Possibilities\nSustainability\n\nCapacity: Each school is welcome to bring up to 15 students in Years 7 – 10. \nNote: Vegetarian morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea are provided for attending teachers. Students are to bring their own rubbish-free lunch.
URL:https://inspiringvictoria.org.au/event/women-in-stem-conference-at-melbourne-zoo/
LOCATION:Melbourne Zoo\, Elliot Avenue\, Parkville\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Science Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kirsty Costa":MAILTO:contact@zoo.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190802T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190802T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021356
CREATED:20190707T050240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190707T050240Z
UID:4379-1564768800-1564779600@inspiringvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Testing Grounds - First Friday of the Month
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the first Friday of the month at Southbank’s Testing Grounds with DISPOSABLE artworks Fatberg and Sewer Soaperie. \nIt’s the first Friday of the month again and Testing Grounds is bringing you installations\, exhibition openings and performances\, including DISPOSABLE artworks Fatberg by UK artists Mike Thompson and Arne Hendricks and The Sewer Soaperie by Catherine Sarah Young. Plus there’s fire pits to keep you warm and beer and wine to keep your spirit alive.
URL:https://inspiringvictoria.org.au/event/testing-grounds-first-friday-of-the-month/
LOCATION:Testing Grounds\, 1 City Road\, Southbank\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Science Week
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://inspiringvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/19D_EVENT_FIRSTFRIDAY_Freeplay3.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Ellie Michaelides":MAILTO:ellie.michaelides@unimelb.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190803T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190803T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021356
CREATED:20190707T051948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190707T051948Z
UID:4382-1564833600-1564839000@inspiringvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Jaffle Symposium: Fatbergs & Three Cheese Jaffles
DESCRIPTION:The Jaffle Symposium is a curated a program of discussions\, where interesting people talk about interesting things while making and eating jaffles around the open fire at Testing Grounds. \nA feast for your stomach\, mind\, planet and soul. Bringing together art\, culture\, science\, technology and\, of course\, the glorious jaffle: because any discussion without food is just a waste. \nWhat does fat mean to you? \nA delicious and lively discussion around the fire between artists\, scientists and jaffle-enthusiasts. It will be a discussion about fat from different disciplines\, shifting our feelings about fat and what steps we can all take to shift the conversation and reality of fat in our world.
URL:https://inspiringvictoria.org.au/event/jaffle-symposium-fatbergs-three-cheese-jaffles/
LOCATION:Testing Grounds\, 1 City Road\, Southbank\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Science Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellie Michaelides":MAILTO:ellie.michaelides@unimelb.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190804T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190804T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021356
CREATED:20190723T025838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190723T025838Z
UID:4711-1564930800-1564934400@inspiringvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Maths & Music in Berlin\, 1828: Elliptic Optics\, Kosmos & Beethoven
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Professor Arun Ram\, with live music performed by Joshua Hooke \nThis performance will take you back to the salons of Abraham and Lea Mendelssohn in Berlin\, 1828\, to a gathering of some of the greatest scientific and musical minds of the day. \nIn the year 1828\, Alexander von Humboldt set up a hut for measuring the Earth’s magnetic field in the Mendelssohn garden\, on his way to writing his treatise on the Universe\, Kosmos. In the previous year Beethoven had died\, leaving a controversial musical legacy\, while Abel and Jacobi were in the midst of creating a mathematical revolution with the development of elliptic functions. \nDiscover the sounds of Beethoven\, the elliptic orbits of the planets\, and the thrill of the Kosmos\, and experience the passion and exuberance that were the hallmark of the legendary Mendelssohn salon. \n*Suitable for all ages\, and all levels of interests and abilities in maths and music.
URL:https://inspiringvictoria.org.au/event/maths-music-in-berlin-1828-elliptic-optics-kosmos-beethoven-2/
LOCATION:Federation Hall\, Theatre 205\, 7-17 Grant Street #5\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Science Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emily Badge":MAILTO:science-festival@unimelb.edu.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190806T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190806T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021356
CREATED:20190709T044649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190709T044649Z
UID:4392-1565100000-1565103600@inspiringvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Brain Break - Deer Park Library
DESCRIPTION:We’re hosting a Brain Break morning tea with scrumptious morsels of science goodness to celebrate science achievement and endeavour. \nJoin us for a science themed quiz and a cuppa.
URL:https://inspiringvictoria.org.au/event/brain-break-deer-park-library/
LOCATION:Deer Park Library\, 4 Neale Road\, Deer Park\, VIC\, 3023\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Science Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Brus":MAILTO:jenniferb@brimbank.vic.gov.au
GEO:-37.7519776;144.7769537
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190807T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190807T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021356
CREATED:20190709T050014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190709T050014Z
UID:4396-1565175600-1565200800@inspiringvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Fatberg (displayed)
DESCRIPTION:Do we really understand fat? \nArtists Arne Hendriks and Mike Thompson invite you to join them at Testing Grounds to build Australia’s first purpose-built island of fat\, and to ask – What is fat? What does it want? What is fat’s future? And do we really know fat? \nIn November 2017\, the 130-tonne ‘Monster of Whitechapel’ was ejected from the bowels of east London. This fatberg – a congealed mass of fat\, wet wipes and nappies – stretched the length of nearly two AFL footy ovals\, taking workmen armed with shovels and high-powered jets three weeks of around the clock effort to extract. \nFat is perhaps THE iconic substance of our time. It is integral to life\, health\, energy\, beauty\, ecology and consumption. But what is fat if its behaviour becomes unpredictable\, overtaking not only ourselves but our sewage systems? Do we understand fat\, or do we need a fresh perspective? \nTo begin answering this question\, artists Arne Hendriks and Mike Thompson invite you to join them at Testing Grounds to build Australia’s first purpose-built island of fat\, and to ask – What is fat? What does it want? What is fat’s future? And do we really know fat? \nWill you help it grow? We want your waste fat\, so stayed tuned to our social media to find out ways to contribute. \nTesting Grounds\, Southbank \n31 July – 3 August\nFatberg artists on site creating the work: Wednesday to Saturday 11am–6pm \n7 – 15 August\nCompleted fatberg on display: Wednesday to Saturday 11am–6pm \nFatberg artists will also be involved in the First Friday Night and FAT SANDWICH: Jaffle Symposium events at Testing Grounds.
URL:https://inspiringvictoria.org.au/event/fatberg-displayed/
LOCATION:Testing Grounds\, 1 City Road\, Southbank\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Science Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellie Michaelides":MAILTO:ellie.michaelides@unimelb.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190807T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190807T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021356
CREATED:20190709T051457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190709T051457Z
UID:4398-1565191800-1565195400@inspiringvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Chameleon Putty Science Workshop with Twisted Science
DESCRIPTION:An exciting session where participants will get to explore with slime and create colour changing putty.
URL:https://inspiringvictoria.org.au/event/chameleon-putty-science-workshop-with-twisted-science/
LOCATION:St. Albans Library\, 71A Alfrieda Street\, St. Albans\, VIC\, 3021\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Science Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Brus":MAILTO:jenniferb@brimbank.vic.gov.au
GEO:-37.741798;144.800698
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Albans Library 71A Alfrieda Street St. Albans VIC 3021 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=71A Alfrieda Street:geo:144.800698,-37.741798
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190807T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190807T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021356
CREATED:20190805T054850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190805T054850Z
UID:4819-1565202600-1565204400@inspiringvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Adding the A to STEM
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to Fitzroy North Library for an unforgettable STEAMship voyage to explore\, expand upon\, and inform the STEM challenges the world currently faces within all societies and for individuals just like you. \nOur illustrious all-female expert panel will engage you on an odyssey into the role of Artistic Creation in STEM\, how Art is an integral part of all STEM endeavours\, and how the Language of STEM can become more inclusive to underserved and often misrepresented people. \nTherefore\, we will explore the inherent need for Citizen Scientists\, Craftspeople\, Linguists\, Facilitators\, Teachers\, Curiosity and Thrill Seekers\, Idealists\, Pessimists\, Hobbyists\, and Artists of all cultural backgrounds to fill in the gaping empty spaces surrounding and inside the world of STEM\, where only a very privileged few have been welcomed and encouraged to travel and be productive in STEM’s extremely gated and secretive environment.
URL:https://inspiringvictoria.org.au/event/adding-the-a-to-stem/
LOCATION:Bargoonga Nganjin North Fitzroy Library\, 182/186 St Georges Road\, Fitzroy North\, VIC\, 3068\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Science Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stacy Gildenston":MAILTO:explosivecrafts@gmail.com
GEO:-37.7845363;144.9829403
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bargoonga Nganjin North Fitzroy Library 182/186 St Georges Road Fitzroy North VIC 3068 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=182/186 St Georges Road:geo:144.9829403,-37.7845363
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190808T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190808T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021356
CREATED:20190709T053218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190709T053218Z
UID:4403-1565280000-1565283600@inspiringvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Bubble science workshop with Twisted Science
DESCRIPTION:A fun filled bubble making workshop where participants will experiment with a variety of bubble making techniques.
URL:https://inspiringvictoria.org.au/event/bubble-science-workshop-with-twisted-science/
LOCATION:Sydenham Library\, 1 Station Street\, Taylors Lakes\, VIC\, 3038\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Science Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Brus":MAILTO:jenniferb@brimbank.vic.gov.au
GEO:-37.7000542;144.7742129
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sydenham Library 1 Station Street Taylors Lakes VIC 3038 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Station Street:geo:144.7742129,-37.7000542
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190808T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190808T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021356
CREATED:20190628T082029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190628T082029Z
UID:4345-1565280000-1565287200@inspiringvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Coffee in Space
DESCRIPTION:The year is 2025\, in Melbourne\, Coffee Capital of the World. \nThe Space Agency managing Australia’s new international space station assembles a panel of scientists and coffee professionals to design a coffee-making process for space-travelling coffee connoisseurs. \nCoffee-making in space\, however\, is a challenging proposition. How do you grind the coffee without coffee grounds flying everywhere? How does an astronaut drink a floating ball of hot coffee? What to do with dead coffee grounds? Is space-made coffee even drinkable? \nIn a public lecture scientists de-mystify the science behind coffee. After the event\, members of the public are invited to taste and rate the different styles of coffee discussed and discover with the benefit of microscopes how the different shapes and sizes of coffee grinds affect taste.
URL:https://inspiringvictoria.org.au/event/coffee-in-space-3/
LOCATION:La Trobe University\, Albury-Wodonga\, 133 McKoy Street\, West Wodonga\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Science Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Valentina Petelin":MAILTO:v.petelin@latrobe.edu.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190808T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190808T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021356
CREATED:20190711T070039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190711T070039Z
UID:4547-1565289000-1565296200@inspiringvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Sh*t Happens Poetry Slam
DESCRIPTION:For so long\, our own waste has been a topic of embarrassment and shame. But we need to break down the taboo of poo! SH*T HAPPENS will see poets and scientists come together to celebrate our sewage\, bringing excitement to our excrement and all the other wonderful creations our bodies work hard to produce. \nSpontaneous or prepared poems welcomed in the open mic section on the night.
URL:https://inspiringvictoria.org.au/event/sht-happens-poetry-slam/
LOCATION:Loop Project Space & Bar\, 23 Meyers Place\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Science Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellie Michaelides":MAILTO:ellie.michaelides@unimelb.edu.au
GEO:-37.812138;144.972113
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Loop Project Space & Bar 23 Meyers Place Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=23 Meyers Place:geo:144.972113,-37.812138
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190808T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190808T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T021356
CREATED:20190709T052043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190709T052043Z
UID:4400-1565290800-1565296200@inspiringvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Mind Over Faecal Matter: gut biome and mental health
DESCRIPTION:Spoiler: we really do have gut feelings. \nFood is something we find ourselves always thinking about and there’s a good reason for that. We have a ‘second brain’ in our gut that regulates the digestion and movement of our food from one end of the gastrointestinal tract to the other. Our gut brain and main brain are connected and influence mood\, behaviour and mental health. Our gut is home to trillions of microbes\, making up one third of faeces. Over the last decade\, scientists have realised that most of these bacteria are beneficial to both our brain and our guts\, and without them our guts don’t function properly.\n\nPeople with autism often suffer from gut problems\, but nobody has known why. The work of our scientists have discovered the same gene mutations – found both in the brain and the gut – could be the cause. These gene mutations cause changes in how the gut works as well as changing the balance of the bacteria in the gut. Different gut bacteria in turn alter gut function and worsen gut health via a detrimental feedback loop.\n\nJoin Associate Professors Elisa Hill-Yardin and Ashley Franks\, who will discuss how changing the way neurons communicate in the brain can alter the gut and the microbial communities we need for health. They will explore how combining neuroscience\, microbiology and advanced genetics allows us to provide a holistic view of the gut-brain axis\, how it becomes unbalanced and how we can engineer changes to ease dysbiosis and gut dysfunction.
URL:https://inspiringvictoria.org.au/event/mind-over-faecal-matter-gut-biome-and-mental-health/
LOCATION:Royal Society of Victoria\, 8 La Trobe Street\, Melbourne\, Vic\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Science Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Flattley":MAILTO:ceo@rsv.org.au
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