OSA Ambassador - Dylan
on 12/03/2026
Get to know Dylan! How did you first get involved in OSA? I first got into OSA when my science teacher mentioned it to my class when I was in year 3, and I thought it sounded fun so I gave it a go. Why do you participate? I participate...
Changes to the Oliphant Science Award Competition in 2026
on 01/12/2025
We’re excited to share some important updates coming to the Oliphant Science Awards in 2026. These changes aim to make the competition more accessible, flexible and engaging for students, schools and coordinators. Read on to discover what’s changing for 2026, key dates, and how to make the most of your...
A New Coordinator's Perspective
on 10/06/2025
We asked Gaby, primary science specialist at Enfield Primary School, about her experience being a new coordinator for the Oliphant Science Awards in 2024. I became a primary science teacher specialist in 2024 entered my 5/6 students for the first time in the Oliphant Science Awards. From going to Science...
OSA Ambassador - Diya
on 27/05/2025
Get to know Diya! How did you first get involved in OSA? My journey with the Oliphant Science Awards began in Year 5 at Hillcrest Primary School. I have always loved science and was eager to get involved in science activities happening around Adelaide. That’s how I came across the...
Trophy Winner 2024: Caleb Tang's Oliphant Journey
on 13/05/2025
What inspired your winning Oliphant Science Awards project? During year 11 I was fortunate enough to complete a work experience placement at a pathology lab, Clinpath, and this included their microbiology department. Bacteria and microbiology were areas that we had received very little exposure to throughout school and in the...