Science With Purpose: What My Research Taught Me About Teaching Climate Change
on 06/07/2026
This year at St Paul's College, our school theme is With Purpose, a theme that resonates deeply with SASTA's July focus on Science with Purpose. I am a science teacher here in South Australia, and I have recently submitted my PhD dissertation to the University of Eastern Finland, researching scientific...
Energy Literacy: Teaching the ‘Hidden World’ Behind the Light Switch - Snowy STEM Academy
on 22/06/2026
Written by Erica Gibbs It’s a freezing June day – you get home after school, flick on the lights and pop your laptop straight on charge. Might as well get the heater going too before you jump in a hot shower so the house is warm by the time you...
Advanced Microscopy - Decoding the Unseen World of Science in Australian Classrooms
on 15/06/2026
This article has been reproduced from the SASTA Journal, 2025, Edition 1. Jessica Jones, Inspire STEM Education Australasia. A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO ADVANCED MICROSCOPY In his recent keynote address at the 2025 Annual SASTA Conference, Mr Angus Netting described how advanced microscopy plays a critical role in scientific and industrial...
Inspire Future STEM Leaders at STEM Careers Day 2026
on 10/06/2026
Science Alive's STEM Careers Day returns on Friday 7 August 2026, providing secondary students with an exciting opportunity to explore future pathways in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Held at the Adelaide Showground, STEM Careers Day brings together more than 80 exhibitors, industry professionals, educators and training providers, offering students...
Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours
on 04/06/2026
Looking for an engaging way to take learning beyond the classroom? Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours offers curriculum-aligned educational experiences that immerse students in Adelaide’s unique natural and cultural heritage. Based at Garden Island in Port Adelaide, these guided kayaking tours explore the marine and riparian habitats of the iconic Adelaide...