Story Collider: what makes a good science story?
Learn what makes a good story in a workshop exploring the art and science of narrative.narrative, or watch storytellers weave scientific tales live on stage.Live showYou'll get a taste of the creative...
View ArticleSpace: The Final Frontier for Innovation and Cooperation?
Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) Simonetta Di Pippo presents a talk on the role of technological innovation and international collaboration in space...
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Angela Berrill
What do you do on an average work day?My ‘average’ day varies considerably from day to day and depending on what is on…and it’s busy! As well as being mum to two young boys, with the eldest just...
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How do we revive our beehives?
Students in Ōtara, Māngere and Takanini are using monitoring electronics and apps to track their bees’ health as part of a high-tech apiary project.The rangatahi gathered at Tangaroa College for an...
View ArticleGreat Kererū Count
The Great Kererū Count is NZ’s biggest citizen science project to help gather information on the abundance and distribution of the New Zealand pigeon — also known as kererū, kūkū or kūkupa.Everyone in...
View ArticleWomen in Nanoscience: Little materials, big stories
Ever wondered what the life of a nanoscientist is like? Or what it's like being a female scientist in physics, chemistry or engineering – areas of science largely populated by male scientists? Find out...
View ArticleMaths Craft Festival
Title has changed:DunedinMaths Craft DayFestivalDiscover the maths behind craft and the craft behind maths at Dunedin'sAuckland's Maths Craft DayFestival on Sunday 11th February.9th and 10th...
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Life through a lens: finding nature with film
Credits: student filmmakers Michael Jessup, Ariana Brunet, Clinton Qin, Jenny Ann Sweatman. Teens and young adults have been getting to grips with making short films as part of a unique project that...
View ArticleExperiencing Marine Reserves: Te Kura Moana. Mātauranga Māori informing...
Title has changed: Experiencing Marine Reserves: Te Kura Moana. Mātauranga Māori informing Kaitiakitanga of the future.
View ArticleThe Great Weeds Hunt of Aotearoa: Community surveillance of pest plants
Title has changed: The Great Weeds Hunt of AotearoaAotearoa: Community surveillance of pest plants
View ArticleTe Kura o Mōrearea o Papatūānuku o Te Tairāwhiti (Natural Hazard school)
Title has changed: Te Kura o Mōrearea o Papatūānuku o Te Tairāwhiti (Natural Hazard school)
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Helen Moore
What do you do on an average work day?At the moment I am on a six month placement with the Northland Regional Council through the Science Teaching Leadership Programme run by the Royal Society Te...
View ArticleWeedbusters film challenge
Win $1000 for your school with the Weedbusters 2-minute Film Challenge for Year 1-8 students. Get creative, learn heaps, and help save the environment!What’s the challenge about?Students need to create...
View ArticleEureka: The inventions of Archimedes
This international touring exhibition showcases the inventions and scientific discoveries of Archimedes, the ‘Father of Modern Science’. Visitors will experience an absorbing journey through history...
View ArticlePermian Monsters: Paleontology experience
This is your chance to wear your best adventurer outfit. Spaces are limited and bookings are required.
View ArticleWorm Farm workshop
This workshop will teach you how to start up your worm farm, how to look after and maintain it, how to harvest the worm castings and how to use the worm wee.Worms are like us, they have likes and...
View ArticleWinter Science shows
Light is vital to our everyday lives but what is it? Come and find out all about light in this 25 minute show over the school holidays at Space Place. Learn how you can use light to trick your friends...
View ArticleCan biofuel drive a go-kart?
This project intends to design and produce a closed bioreactor tank system, 3D printed for sustainability.Different algae species will initially be grown and oil extracted to ascertain which species is...
View ArticleSoil Fertility and Health
In order to be successful, the soil needs to be well prepared so that the fruit trees will grow and produce well. This investigation will enable the school to do that. Given that Midhirst School...
View ArticleNgā Kaitiaki o Ngā Motu
A collaborative initiative underpinned by a holistic and interconnected, Maori world view that brings together hapū, marae, kura, schools, and community groups to build awareness and encourage...
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