“Community” extends beyond human collectives to embrace a vast network of adaptable lifeforms, all of us reliant on each other in our remarkable planet’s dynamic web of life. This National Science Week, the Survive and Thrive program explored how we can use science to help flora, fauna, and ourselves to not only survive, but thrive in our changing world.
Australia’s declining biodiversity is in crisis, with many species at risk of extinction. But whether we’re talking about people, flora and fauna, or entire ecosystems, one thing holds true: we’re stronger together. For National Science Week, scientists from three Inspiring Victoria partner organisations shared their work to ensure that Australian species will Survive and Thrive.
Djuke Veldhuis works full time at a faculty of science and even she feels overwhelmed by the pace of development in science and technology. But to solve the global challenges facing us, we need to make sure that we don’t leave people behind. So National Science Week, and initiatives by Inspiring Victoria’s partner organisations, offer a superb platform for community involvement.
The Royal Society of Victoria and Inspiring Victoria are delighted to congratulate the eight Victorian recipients of major grants in support of events for National Science Week in August 2024! Many of this year’s projects support diversity and inclusion in science, allocating grant funding from $2,000 to $20,000 for individuals, groups and organisations across the nation.
The Victorian Parliament will partner with the Royal Society of Victoria to host a live online community forum exploring how science can help create the sort of future Victorians want.
To be held on Sunday 23 August 2020 as part of National Science Week, the Possible Impossibles online forum will be hosted by award-winning ABC journalist Natasha Mitchell.
Four scientists working at the forefront of environmental science, new technologies, medical science and space exploration will answer questions from an online audience and reflect on the way science can respond to community demands to improve people’s lives.
“The Victorian Parliament has been finding new ways of connecting with people online,” said Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Colin Brooks.
“This event is a way for people to contribute to a broader discussion about what the future should look like and how scientific exploration can help us get there,” he said.
