Tag: science

Local places

Research in the West to help prevent bushfires caused by powerlines

Researchers of the West - 1 August 2025

E-Gen

Young Westies push for pesticide-free gardens across Victoria

Contributor - 1 August 2025

Sustainability

Putting greener concrete to the test a ‘win win’ for the West

Researchers of the West - 1 May 2025

Health

TIPS AND TOOLS FOR A HEALTHIER LIFE…WOMEN IN SCIENCE

Contributor - 3 February 2021

health@thewestsider.com.au February’s the month for Women in Science. What a great thing to talk about and celebrate! With a world that has been pummelled by...

Education

WESTERN CHANCES HELP TO DEVELOP OUR FUTURE LEADERS

Contributor - 9 September 2020

STEM scholarships providing more than financial and social support

Our world

EXPLORING DEEP SPACE WITH DR TANYA HILL

Contributor - 4 March 2018

Planetarium Curator and Extragalactic Astronomer Tanya Hill

Education

25 YEARS ON, SCIENCEWORKS COMES OF AGE

Contributor - 6 June 2017

Is Spotswood the new STEMwood?

History

ANCIENT ROLE MODEL FOR MODERN TIMES

Contributor - 9 September 2016

Hypatia was a woman ahead of her time

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