General News
12 August, 2022
More Than Meets The Eye This National Science Week
Everyone’s favourite celebration of science is just around the corner, with National Science Week 2022 kicking off on Saturday, August 13.
Across the state, many activities will connect to the theme - Glass: More than meets the eye with many events happening in Cairns.
Cancer biologist Dr Ken Dutton-Regester, the Inspiring Australia Queensland Ambassador for 2022, said a mix of online and in-person events means something for everyone during National Science Week in Queensland.
“After a quiet few years with COVID-19 restrictions limiting events, we are ready to present a jam-packed program with events across the state,” Dr Dutton-Regester said.
“And while we appreciate many people are ready to celebrate in person, we also recognise the need to deliver an online program to bring the wonder of science into homes around Queensland.
“In 2022, the Queensland National Science Week Committee will reignite the Inspiring Australia Queensland website to deliver an immersive online experience that will build on existing content but also include online tours, interviews and activities for people to enjoy throughout the year and not just during National Science Week.”
Queensland Chief Scientist Professor Hugh Possingham said the week-long celebration was an opportunity to showcase the many facets of science in a fun and engaging way.
“Science is all around us and is the backbone of the economy and society – from life-changing medical breakthroughs to the internet, they were all created by science,” Professor Possingham said.
“Many of the things we take for granted in our daily lives are because of a scientist in some shape or form, and that’s why this annual celebration is so important.
“There are so many ways for people to be involved with National Science Week in Queensland, from organised events to citizen science projects and online activities.
“I encourage everyone to jump online during National Science Week and see how they can be involved in 2022.”
Cairns will have a variety of face-to-face and online events to celebrate Science Week.
From the interactive launch event in Holloways Beach to research presentations, guided tours and learning about the science behind butterflies, there is a lot of science and fun in Cairns for this Science Week.
SCIENCE WEEK EVENTS IN CAIRNS:
Sunday STEM Science Week kick-off event – Sunday, August 14 at the Holloways Beach Markets.
Science Week at Rainforestation Nature Park in Kuranda – August 13–21
Butterfly Botany: The science of butterfly food – August 13-21 at the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary in Kuranda
PechaKucha – August 17 at The Tanks, Cairns is hosting a Pechakucha in collaboration with James Cook University to allow local scientists to highlight their research work to the community.
Visit www.scienceweek.net.au or www.inspiringqld.com.au to learn more about the region’s activities.
