OSA Ambassador - Patrik
on 24/04/2025
How did you first get involved in OSA? I first heard about the Oliphant Science Awards from my science teacher at school in Year 1, and I thought, why not? After all, the world around us is all science! I wanted to research a topic that I was interested in. ...
OSA Ambassador - Caleb
on 22/04/2025
Get to know Caleb! How did you first get involved in OSA? The Oliphant Science Awards were promoted quite extensively at my primary school every year, but it wasn’t until seeing my friend in the year above me at school winning an award that I finally decided to get involved...
National Science Week Grants Now Open – Apply by 15 May 2025
on 22/04/2025
Funding Support for Science Engagement Events in Schools & Communities National Science Week (9–17 August 2025) is Australia’s annual celebration of science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine. To help bring science to life in your school or local area, the SA National Science Week Committee is offering grants to support...
Reflections of a Trophy Winner: Isaiah Ajaero’s Oliphant Science Journey
on 15/04/2025
My entry was a SHE task for my Year 12 Biology course. In writing the paper, I was inspired by the potential of a novel and innovative therapy such as CAR T-cell therapy, that seemed to have the potential to produce such a large impact on patients, with a reduction...
Marine Plastics: From Pollution to Solution
on 07/04/2025
Written by Dr Nina Wootton from the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Adelaide The problem with plastic Plastic is everywhere. It’s in our homes, our workplaces, our oceans, and even in the food we eat. Once considered a groundbreaking material for its durability and versatility, plastic has...
Space for STEM 7–8 Program
on 07/04/2025
Professional Learning for Science, Technology & Maths Teachers Space for STEM 7–8 is a blended professional learning program designed for Department for Education teachers of Years 7–8 Science, Technologies and Mathematics. The program supports educators in designing engaging, curriculum-aligned STEM learning experiences that connect to South Australian space and defence...
ConASTA 72
on 07/04/2025
ConASTA is the annual science education conference of the Australian Science Teachers Association. Earlybird registrations close Tuesday 6 May. As the major science education event in Australia, ConASTA has a strong reputation for offering high quality and stimulating professional learning experiences for science teachers, school laboratory technicians/managers and others with...
OSA Ambassador - Hayden
on 04/04/2025
Get to know Hayden! How did you first get involved in OSA? My science teacher at Primary School encouraged all the students to enter. In year 5 I did two projects and really enjoyed them. Why do you participate? I entered the for a new experience, to gain knowledge and...
National Youth Science Forum – Year 12 Program 2026
on 02/04/2025
Applications Now Open for a National STEM Enrichment Experience The NYSF Year 12 Program is a life-changing opportunity for students about to enter Year 12 who are passionate about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This immersive summer program gives students the chance to explore future pathways in STEM through...
The Andy Thomas Space Foundation Mars Challenge Program
on 02/04/2025
Apply for a grant of up to $4,000 to bring a new space education project or challenge to life for your students with The Andy Thomas Space Foundation’s Mars Challenge Program. Mars Challenge Program Held annually, and open to all South Australian Secondary and Combined R-12 schools, the Mars Challenge...
Arludo's Science Challenges for Schools
on 01/04/2025
Engage Students in Real-World Science Through Interactive Challenges Arludo offers a series of Science Challenges designed to immerse students in practical scientific inquiry, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. These challenges provide unique opportunities for students to apply their knowledge in real-world contexts. Available Challenges Adaptations Challenge Students explore biological...
Primary Connections – Free, Curriculum-Aligned Science Resources for Primary Teachers
on 01/04/2025
Support Your Science Teaching with Evidence-Based Tools and Sequences Primary Connections is the Australian Academy of Science’s primary science education program, designed to help teachers deliver engaging, curriculum-aligned science lessons from Foundation to Year 6. The program offers a suite of free, online teaching sequences, professional learning resources, and pedagogical...
Geoscience Australia Public Talk – Earth Science is Everywhere!
on 01/04/2025
Inspire Students with Hands-On Ideas for Earth Science Week Join Geoscience Australia for a free online public talk exploring the theme "Earth Science is Everywhere!" This session will share exciting, practical ways for educators and students to celebrate Earth Science Week and explore the fundamental role Earth science plays in...
Questacon - Virtual Workshops
on 01/04/2025
Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre offers engaging workshops and events for schools and other education centres across Australia, enabling participants to explore and investigate science, technology, and innovation through hands on activities. Questacon’s interactive sessions will have them thinking, trying, and refining new ideas, expanding their lateral...