The Robinson Aerospace Prize for Student Projects in Space Science & Technology (7-12)
on 15/05/2026
Are you fascinated by space science and technology? Do you love designing and creating new things? The Robinson Aerospace Prize for Student Projects in Space Science & Technology (7-12) might be for you! This prize is awarded to the most outstanding student projects demonstrating creativity, innovation, and the application of ...
From Participant to Coordinator: Johanna Kemplay-Hill’s Oliphant Story
on 14/05/2026
In this series, we’re featuring Oliphant Science Awards Coordinators who once participated in the competition themselves as students. Their stories highlight how the Oliphants continue to inspire a lifelong passion for science, creativity, and learning. by Johanna Kemplay-Hill, 2026 Coordinator at Millicent High School When did you first become involved...
From Participant to Coordinator: Casey Rivett-Smith's Oliphant Story
on 14/05/2026
In this series, we’re featuring Oliphant Science Awards Coordinators who once participated in the competition themselves as students. Their stories highlight how the Oliphants continue to inspire a lifelong passion for science, creativity, and learning. by Casey Rivett-Smith, 2026 Coordinator at Lock Area School I first became involved with the...
Stories from Oliphant Science Awards Coordinators
on 12/05/2026
Written by Rachel Pillar, Education Officer at SASTA and Science Teacher at Kangaroo Island Community Education When Isabelle suggested that we should ask our current Oliphant Science Awards (OSA) Coordinators whether they entered projects in the Oliphant Science Awards as students, I was immediately interested. It prompted me to think...
2026 Commemorative Science Writing Award
on 04/05/2026
Do you have a natural flair for writing? Are you fascinated by fossils and Australia’s natural history? Consider creating a written piece for this year’s Commemorative Science Writing topic. Sponsored by the Flinders Ranges Ediacara Foundation, the 2026 Commemorative Science Writing Award (R-6, 7-12) will be awarded to the best...