Brewing secrets, creative crafts and garden tips: Science Week activities at ECU
ECU has a range of activities on offer for National Science Week including tips for encouraging wildlife to visit your garden, the science behind brewing, and learning how to crochet your own hyperbolic geometry shape.
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Edith Cowan University (ECU) has a range of activities on offer for National Science Week including tips for encouraging wildlife to visit your garden, the science behind brewing, and learning how to crochet your own hyperbolic geometry shape.
National Science Week, from 10 – 18 August, provides an opportunity to acknowledge Australian scientists' contributions to the world of knowledge, and encourage an interest in science among the general public.
Science Week features more than 1,000 events around Australia, including those delivered by universities, schools, research institutions, libraries, museums and science centres.
Outreach and Engagement Coordinator in ECU's School of Science and Inspiring WA Coordinating Committee Co-Chair, Cass Rowles said ECU was proud to support National Science Week.
"Thanks to grants from Inspiring Australia and National Science Week, ECU's School of Science is running its own Science Week events across Perth and Bunbury," Ms Rowles said.
"The informative and fun activities are open to the public, cater for a range of ages and interests, and include free and paid options, all with the aim of sparking an interest in science in our everyday lives."
Grants to engage all West Australians
ECU is proud to sponsor National Science Week in WA through community focused grants. These small and medium grants go towards STEM events and initiatives across the State to increase engagement among all West Australians.
This year, a total of nineteen events were funded. From celebrating First Nations astronomy knowledge, to getting hands on with slime, this year's grant recipients showcased the versatility of STEM and will connect WA communities. You can see all the funded events in this year’s event guide.
ECU events:
Gardens for Wildlife
Date: 3 August (ECU Joondalup), 17 August (Murdoch University), 31 August (ECU Bunbury)
Cost: Free
Have you ever wondered how to attract more wildlife to your urban paradise without feeding them? With free events on offer over August at three university locations, you can find something near you. The first 100 registrants at each location take home a native plant for their gardens. Tickets & more info.
The Science of Beer
Date: Thursday 15th August, 6.30 – 9.30pm
Location: ECU Joondalup
Cost: $15 (18+ event)
Have you ever wondered what processes go into making a good, marketable beer? And what happens when the science of brewing goes wrong? Hear from one of our brewers on 15th August, and taste a few different kinds of beer at ECU's Birra Bar.
Afterwards, take a tour of our malting facility in small groups and enjoy some pizza. Tickets & more info.
Crochet & Cocktails
Date: Thursday 22 August 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Location: ECU Joondalup
Cost: $25 (18+ event)
Create your own hyperbolic geometry shape with yarn on 22nd August. Head to ECU's Birra Bar and learn the pattern from ECU mathematician Dr Julia Collins, while sipping on a specialty cocktail. Tickets & more info.
Find out more about ECU's Science week activities.
