Grants are now available to support events in #scienceweek 2024. You can apply for between $2000 and $20,000, and the total grant pool is $500,000, provided by the Australian Government. Follow the link to download the guidelines and apply.
https://t.co/wOUkB2VYAm
#UQ is excited to launch The Queensland Commitment Roadmap. This comprehensive plan details 58 strategic actions UQ will take over 5 phases to ensure more equitable access to education by 2032.
learn more ➡️https://t.co/cdDXxIlJ4y
‘Netflix’ the Woma Python brushed shoulders with some pretty special people* on the weekend, making everyone’s day, as always!! 🤩🥹🥰
*e.g. a real astronaut who lived on the ISS, Dr John Fraser (founder of Critical Care Research Group), @annabelcrabb, and back stagers!
‘Netflix’ the Woma python has gone corporate. We were guests for the fortnightly meeting of ACE (Advancement & Community Engagement) @UQ_News as part of my @InspiringQld ambassador role. Some at the back were scared, but most ADORED her. ⭐️. 📸: @AkMilroy
Individuals and organisations can apply for grants of up to $20,000 to engage the community in science activities. Help inspire STEM participation, spark public interest in science, or foster new ways of engaging audiences. Apply now: https://t.co/NhMtWG5iNJ #qldscience
10 people & 35 cats/dogs are bitten by snakes every DAY (on ave.) in Australia during warmer months (Aug-May). Most bites are retaliatory, due to attacks on snakes. To help prevent snakebite & reduce that burden, we do snake education. Like this, incl’g a ✋s-on 1st-aid workshop!
Snakebite Prevention Workshop! Run by the community & Australian Reptile Academy, this Sunday in Samford Valley, as part of National Venomous Bites & Stings Day this Thurs. (9Nov)! #OzReptileAcademy https://t.co/e0CUjhFayY
On Wednesday we celebrated the 2023 Queensland Young Tall Poppy Awards 🥇
The night celebrated 13 STEM professionals with Carissa Klein announced as the Queensland Young Tall Poppy winner for 2023.
In partnership with @aipolsci, the awards recognise and celebrate researchers who demonstrate scientific excellence combined with a unique passion for science communication, which can inspire young people to enter STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) study and careers.
Read more about all the winners from @UQscience, @QUT, @Griffith_Uni and @JCU here: https://t.co/gLtxiLRebh
#qldscience #ytp2023
Last night we revealed the 2023 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science recipients, recognising 7 of the very best in Australian science, innovation and education.
Watch 2-minute videos about all the #PMPrizes recipients and learn more about their work 👉 https://t.co/nxsvXPgq3v
Congratulations Prof Glenn King @VenomsLab on receiving the Prime Minister’s Prize for Innovation!
The award recognises Prof King's pioneering contributions to science through his work unlocking the revolutionary potential of Australian funnel-web spider venom.
@IMBatUQ
🏆 Congratulations Associate Professor Lara Herrero (@lara_marcus) of Griffith University (@Griffith_Uni) for receiving the 2023 Prize for New Innovators.
#PMPrizes
From the development of bee-friendly insecticides to spider venom therapeutics for stroke and heart attack patients, Prof Glenn King’s pioneering research has been recognised with the 2023 Prime Minister’s Prize for Innovation.
Congratulations @VenomsLab#PMPrizes@IMBatUQ
And that’s a wrap. Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate the best in Australian science tonight! 🎉
Congrats to all the recipients of the 2023 #PMPrizes. Learn more about their achievements 👉 https://t.co/Asy4SmcZ67
Australia’s draft National Science and Research Priorities are available for consultation. We invite all Australians to help shape our science future: https://t.co/1rwlOPMc8j
#AusScience#SciencePriorities