RACI The D.R. Stranks Memorial Lecture 2026
on 23/04/2026
Date: Tuesday 26th May, 4.30 - 5.30pm Location: Adelaide University, Napier Building LG28 Lecture Room AND via Zoom FREE event for chemistry teachers and SACE Stage 2 Chemistry Students This presentation relates to Topic 1 – Monitoring the Environment and Topic 4- Managing Resources in the SACE Stage 2 Chemistry...
Flinders University Physics Skills Enhancement Micro credential course
on 21/04/2026
Flinders University are offering a Physics Skills Enhancement Micro-credential course (3rd intake) for teachers. The course is open to everyone irrespective of their teaching background. They have secured 25 fee waiver spots for teachers with the Australian Government funding due to success and impact of our previous intakes. The next...
Big Science Competition
on 21/04/2026
The Big Science Competition is open to students in Years 7 to 10 globally. It’s a 50-minute, mixed format online science competition testing science knowledge, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Questions are set in real-life, contemporary contexts, making them relatable… and interesting! 2026 Dates: Monday 4 May to Friday 15 May...
Tick Tock, Food O’Clock: Why the timing of your meals matters for health and wellbeing
on 20/04/2026
Dr Amy Hutchison, University of Adelaide Have you ever wondered why you have lots of energy during the day, and feel sleepy at night? Or maybe you skipped breakfast and felt your stomach rumble loudly in class? This is all the work of your circadian rhythm, or body clock. Your...
Youth ANZAAS 2026 – National Science Program for Students
on 16/04/2026
Youth ANZAAS 2026 is a national residential science program for students in Years 10–12, offering a unique opportunity to explore real-world science and connect with leading researchers. Delivered by the Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science, the program brings together students from across Australia to gain...
OSA Ambassador - Yesha
on 15/04/2026
Get to know Yesha! How did you first get involved in OSA? Back in primary school, I often heard about the Oliphant Science Awards from friends at other schools. It was genuinely something that interested me, but unfortunately, my primary school did not participate, so I did not have the...
Vale Mike Roach
on 08/04/2026
SASTA Honorary Life Member | SASTA Medal recipient (2000) A passionate advocate for space science education, Mike Roach dedicated his career to inspiring students and supporting teachers across South Australia and beyond. We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Mike Roach, SASTA Honorary Life Member and recipient of...
Annual Humpback Day – Virtual Excursion
on 07/04/2026
Event details: Date: 6 May 2026 Time: 4:00 pm (AEST) Format: Live online webinar Duration: 1 hour Cost: Free The Australian National Maritime Museum invites schools to take part in Annual Humpback Day, a free virtual excursion exploring the migration and conservation of humpback whales. Designed for students from Foundation...
CRISPR Explained: The Gene-Editing Tool Transforming Science
on 06/04/2026
by Daniella Edwards Imagine being able to correct a spelling mistake in DNA the same way you fix a typo in a document. Instead of rewriting the entire sentence, you simply find the incorrect letter, delete it, and replace it with the correct one. That idea might sound like science...