Tips & Tricks for a Winning Project
on 30/05/2024
Check out below some advice for putting together your winning Oliphant's project! Have you seen our NEW project checklists? Make sure you've ticked off all the essential elements of your project, from putting it together all the way through to submitting it. Find them on each category page or in...
Space Agriculture: From Crater to Plate
on 27/05/2024
With the Aurora Australis visible in the last couple of weeks you have probably spent some time staring up at the stars. Maybe wondering about the next Moon mission, or what life on Mars could look like? Space is an ever-fascinating topic, and a subject that truly brings science as...
Science Active School - Annesley Junior School
on 20/05/2024
Annesley Junior School became a Science Active School in 2024 for their commitment and dedication to Science Education, and their involvement with and support of SASTA. Science at Annesley Junior School Annesley Junior School has been thrilled to be recognised as a Science Active School in 2024. At Annesley science...
A Day in the Life of the Adelaide Planetarium
on 15/05/2024
Over 400 years ago Johannes Kepler gazed into the night sky and revolutionised our understanding by revealing that planets orbit in ellipses rather than perfect circles, with those nearer to the sun moving at a faster pace than their distant counterparts. Today, within the Planetarium’s immersive dome, participants embark on...
Inspiring SA & National Science Week Grants
on 07/05/2024
SA National Science Week Grants Grants are now open for National Science Week grants for projects and activities delivered in South Australia. up to $2500 for events and activities in metropolitan Adelaide up to $3000 for events and activities in regional and remote areas National Science Week, 10-18 August, is...
Science Active School - Kangaroo Island Community Education
on 06/05/2024
Kangaroo Island Community Education became a Science Active School in 2023 for their commitment and dedication to Science Education, and their involvement with and support of SASTA. SASTA Corporate member Participate in the Oliphant Science Awards Staff have participated in judging for OSA Staff member has been a member of...
Mars Program: The Andy Thomas Space Foundation School Challenge coordinated by Hamilton Secondary College
on 01/05/2024
Ten prizes valued at $4000 each, South Australian schools (years 7,8,9 or 10) will be invited to conduct projects linked to space technology and the Buzz Aldrin Foundation ‘Giant Mars Map’, stimulating student interest in space. These projects are supported by presentations and advice from space industry experts. Prizes will...