RiAus Programs

In addition to its seasonal events, held at the Science Exchange in Adelaide, RiAus runs a number of other programs as part of its mission to increase public engagement with science.

FREE RANGE SCIENCE

As a national centre, RiAus takes its activities beyond South Australia with Free Range Science. The program, launched in 2009, brings science to venues in regional Victoria, from pubs to community halls, ovals and gardens. Following the successful pilot in the Grampians, in 2010 we will be going into the Barwon South West and Gippsland regions. Audiences can find out about  new scientific developments, put their questions to the scientists, and explore the latest technologies. 

Coming soon to a town near you:

• July 11, Warragul, Science fiction to science fact
• July 15, Ballarat, Algae: A slimy solution to climate change?
• July 16, Clunes, Small Wonders: How microbes rule our world
• August 24, Casterton, Mind Matters
• August 25, Horsham, Mind Matters
• August 27 and 28, Halls Gap, SCINEMA
• September 9, Lakes Entrance, Living at the edge: the impact of sea level rise
• September 10 and 11, Stratford, Free Range Films

 Click here for more details of the 2010 program. 

ASSETS - Aboriginal Summer School for Excellence in Technology and Science          

ASSETS C21 is a program of the Royal Institution of Australia in conjunction with The University of South Australia, Flinders University, CSIRO, the Australian Science and Mathematics School, and major sponsor Santos. The program is fully funded, with no cost to participants or their families. More...

SPIRIT OF SCIENCE - Maurice de Rohan Scholarships

The SpiRit of Science: Maurice de Rohan Scholarships enable students in years 10 and 11 at South Australian schools to attend the Royal Institution of Great Britain's Christmas Lectures in London. SpiRit of Science gives a talented group of young people a chance to develop their passion for science in a unique learning environment. More...

SCIENCE OUTSIDE THE SQUARE (SOS)

Science Outside the Square (SOS) is a successful program of high-profile public events on some of the science that matters most. Now in its sixth year, SOS will continue to reach out to the community from its home at RiAus, and provide a platform for discussion and debate on hot contemporary issues in science across Australia. More...

SpiRit of Science and Science Outside the Square originated as programs of the South Australian Government's Bragg Initiative.

CSIRO TEACHER TOURS

The annual CSIRO Teacher Tour - now in its fourth year - is a partnership between  RiAus, the South Australian Government's Department of Education and Children's Services (DECS) and the CSIRO.

Coordinated by the CSIRO Preventative Health Flagship in Adelaide and hosted by CSIRO research facilities around the country, the tour enables classroom teachers to participate in a range of current research and topical science experiences in various state and territory capitals. Through their participation, teachers meet and interact with scientists from a range of areas - including preventative health, food production, gene technology, materials science, taxonomy and astronomy - then  share what they have learned with peers and students on their return to the classroom.

The 2010 Tour will take place in October (dates and locations to be confirmed). Details of how to apply coming soon...