SciFest 2020: the journey so far

We are at the halfway mark of SciFest 2020 and it’s been exciting journey so far. We launched the virtual excursions festival with the Super Science Showcase on Monday 3 August. Sydney Science Education, Little Scientist, OZGrav and Fizzics Education shared their passion of science with students across Australia in class and learning from home.

Today also marks the launch of National Science Week and the Sydney Science Trail. These events provide more opportunity for you to connect with some amazing scientists. Researchers, scientists, community science groups, and art and science institutions all come together to celebrate Australian science.

Don’t worry if you have missed the program so far, there are still some amazing events still to come.

Surviving Antarctica from the State Library

Deep dive into the oceans and ice-scapes of Antarctica. In this interactive online excursion, students will explore the library’s world-famous Antarctica collection to discover what the Antarctic environment is like.

19 August at 2pm and 20 August at 10am.

Pippa And Dronie Virtual Launch Party

Join in the adventure as Pippa and Dronie travel around Australia, finding out just how useful a drone can be! Be part of the FREE Virtual Launch Party during National Science Week.

9.30am AEST 17 – 21 Aug

UNSW Centre for Ideas

The UNSW Centre for Ideas has a range of nightly talks at 6.30pm between 17 – 20 August. There is something for everyone.

Super Science Showcase

SciFest  in 2020 will wrap up with another Super Science Showcase. Join some of Australia’s best science presenters for this dynamic science showcase.

Friday 28 August at 2pm

My Journey Beneath the Waves

I will share some of my favourite diving stories with you and highlight the amazing animals that live in Sydney Rocky Reefs.

Tuesday 18 August at 2pm

Continue the journey with us and get involved in these events to discover the awesome power of science.

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