Vale Mike Roach
on 08/04/2026
SASTA Honorary Life Member | SASTA Medal recipient (2000) A passionate advocate for space science education, Mike Roach dedicated his career to inspiring students and supporting teachers across South Australia and beyond. We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Mike Roach, SASTA Honorary Life Member and recipient of...
Annual Humpback Day – Virtual Excursion
on 07/04/2026
Event details: Date: 6 May 2026 Time: 4:00 pm (AEST) Format: Live online webinar Duration: 1 hour Cost: Free The Australian National Maritime Museum invites schools to take part in Annual Humpback Day, a free virtual excursion exploring the migration and conservation of humpback whales. Designed for students from Foundation...
CRISPR Explained: The Gene-Editing Tool Transforming Science
on 06/04/2026
by Daniella Edwards Imagine being able to correct a spelling mistake in DNA the same way you fix a typo in a document. Instead of rewriting the entire sentence, you simply find the incorrect letter, delete it, and replace it with the correct one. That idea might sound like science...