Events
Upcoming Events
26
Feb
Future Science Talks: Comedy Edition at the Adelaide Fringe Festival
P4S Communications and Engagement Officer Dr Lieke van der Hulst will be infusing humour into a scientific talk about Plants for Space research as part of the upcoming Future Science Talks: Comedy Edition. Lieke will feature in shows from 26/2 - 6/3.
27
Mar
Years 5 to 6 Teacher Professional Learning Event
Plants for Space is inviting Years 5 to 6 teachers to a free teacher professional learning event in Melbourne on the 27th of March.
28
Mar
Years 7 to 8 Teacher Professional Learning Event
Plants for Space is inviting Years 7 to 8 teachers to a free teacher professional learning event in Melbourne on the 28th of March.
06
Jun
Barunga Festival
Visit the Plants for Space booth at the Barunga Festival to take part in a range of hands-on science activities.
10
Jun
AI in science: the promise, perils and path forward – AI and our environment
Join the Australian Academy of Science and P4S Chief Investigator Professor Sigfredo Fuentes for a panel discussion on ‘AI in science: the promise, perils and path forward’ to explore the current and future implications of AI'.
Past Events
31
Aug
Royal Adelaide Show
Come see us at the Tech Pavillion at the Royal Adelaide Show – explore with us how we can create sustainable new ecosystems off-world, and learn how we're guiding novel approaches to sustainable ecosystems here on Earth.
03
Sep
DIP Convergence Series: The Future is Biological
Join us at The Future is Biological with Plants for Space A/Prof Jenny Mortimer, to explore the intersection of biology, defence, and national security.
16
Oct
AgTech MeetUp South Australia
Join us for the next Agritech MeetUp SA. Hear from our Director Professor Matthew Gilliham about Plants for Space, XMPro CEO Pieter van Schalkwijk and tour the Exterres Lab at the University of Adelaide.
30
Oct
Simple Seeds Program on the Australian Virtual Astronaut challenge
Plants for Space and Magnitude.io are excited to announce the launch of their Simple Seeds program, a groundbreaking initiative that will allow students across Australia to participate in real space-based plant experiments.
04
Nov
Feeding the Future: From Space Missions to Earth’s Table
We're inviting students from Years 9 to 11 to step into the future of food at our special school days, held at the Waite campus this November. Join us on Monday November 4th or Thursday November 7th for this out-of-this-world experience!
06
Nov
Plants for Space: Advancing Research for the Future
Do you work in media or science communication? You are invited to an exclusive opportunity to visit and meet with researchers from the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space!
30
Jan
ISC Space Boot Camp
Are you a student entering Year 11, interested in learning more about the space industry in Western Australia? The ISC Space Boot Camp may be the holiday program for you.
08
Feb
Future Science Talks: Comedy Edition at the Fringe World Festival
Astro Synthetic Botanist and P4S Researcher, Dr James Lloyd, will be presenting science with an infusion of comedy at the Fringe World Festival.
11
Feb
Finding a Career in Space Panel Discussion
Calling all students in Years 8–12 who are curious about STEM! Celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science and take part in an inspiring Q&A featuring incredible women from our space industry!