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The Tuckwell Scholarship – no ordinary scholarship

February 25, 2015 2:11 pm Published by

Each year ANU selects up to 25 students to receive scholarships worth $21,700 per year* for students wanting to study a single or double undergraduate program, including Honours and ANU vertical degrees. The Tuckwell Scholarship isn’t just about academic performance. The Tuckwell vision is to see highly talented and motivated school leavers fulfil their potential… Read more

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Visit Lockheed Martin Tech Zone at 2015 Avalon International Airshow

February 25, 2015 2:10 pm Published by

The Avalon International Airshow is being held from Friday, 27 February to Sunday, 1 March 2015. If you are interested in learning more about careers in science, technology, engineering and maths, you should think about making the trip to Geelong and check out the Lockheed Martin Tech Zone activities: Demonstrations by the Victorian Space Science… Read more

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New resources for Primary Connections bring science alive in classrooms

February 25, 2015 2:10 pm Published by

Primary Connections and the Australian Academy of Science are pleased to announce the publication of three new units. As part of the development of these units, each unit was sent to over 20 schools for extensive trialling, and the feedback from teachers was taken into account in finalising the units. Teachers have been asking for… Read more

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High achievers join ANSTO Graduate Development Program in 2015

February 25, 2015 2:09 pm Published by

Fourteen new graduates, who have been singled out for their talent and potential, have just commenced a two year leadership program at the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO). The program provides them with professional development and hands-on experience in the nuclear science and technology industry. The graduates spend the first two weeks learning… Read more

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You can join Rotaract NOW

February 25, 2015 2:08 pm Published by

The dirty little secret of serving the community are the benefits you get out of it. Whenever you spend chopping onions for barbecue, directing traffic in a car park, painting a community hall, sending mosquito nets overseas or any of the thousands of other things Rotaract and Rotary clubs do, you’re learning, growing and making… Read more

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Access free interactive teacher resources on river health

February 25, 2015 2:07 pm Published by

Are you teaching a unit on river health this year? The Murray-Darling Basin Authority has a free interactive program – Basin Champions 2015 – designed for students from years 3 through to year 10. The goal of the program is for students to learn about The rivers of the Murray-Darling Basin Human impacts on the… Read more

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UNSW Engineering making research real

February 25, 2015 2:06 pm Published by

Students at NYSF 2015 had the opportunity to hear from Emma Colenbrander from Pollinate Energy, a non-profit organisation that provides people with access to affordable solar products, including battery torches, desk lamps, room lights and hanging lights. Their main area of operation at the moment is in India where people live in tent cities without electricity…. Read more

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Curious Science welcomes your readership and engagement

February 25, 2015 2:05 pm Published by

Curious Science is a website designed and run by alumni of the National Youth Science Forum. It began in 2014 as a cooperative effort to share their passion for science. In the 2015, Curious Science looks forward to welcoming new readers and contributors, especially 2015 alumni. Curious Science is a space where young people with… Read more

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Science news from Uni of Queensland

February 25, 2015 2:05 pm Published by

Science on the Loose Subscribe to our quarterly newsletter for teachers to stay up-to-date with science events, competitions, news and opportunities. Subscribe at science.uq.edu.au/newsletter-subscribe Experience Science Discover what it’s like to study science at UQ through hands-on workshops facilitated by experts from UQ and industry. This is a free event for students in Years 10-12…. Read more

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UNSW engages with science and maths teachers

February 25, 2015 2:04 pm Published by

The University of New South Wales offers a wide range of information and activities for teachers and students of science and maths.  The best way to engage with these is through their online newsletter, The Beacon.  Read more here

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