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...
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...