This Science Week, get ready to be inspired by some incredible Australian scientists! In this interactive learning session, you will join Future You’s Professor Lisa A. Williams and the National Library Education team to explore diversity and personal qualities in STEM fields. We will take to the air and into space, hearing from Katherine Bennell-Pegg,…
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Brain Break at Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School Kyneton
We are hosting a Brain Break to celebrate National Science Week. We’ll be challenging each other with science trivia, and enjoying some science themed treats. This activity is just for us, but you can register for your own Brain Break at https://scienceweek.uat-webserver.com/brainbreak/
Natural Pigment Laboratory
In celebration of National Science Week, join us as we discover the creative possibilities hidden within everyday natural materials. In this hands-on workshop, you will experiment with colour derived from tea, coffee, hibiscus, turmeric, charcoal and other accessible materials while learning how different substances behave when mixed with water and simple binders. Rather than focusing…
Science, Visual and Performing Arts – A multilingual confluence
Get ready for a fun-filled family day as we celebrate National Science Week. Science is for everyone – whether you’re 5, 50, or beyond. Join us for an exciting community event where curiosity, creativity, and discovery come together. Explore fascinating science topics and interactive displays Enjoy exciting experiments and innovative science projects Discover how science…
Dr Isobel Bennett and the Secrets of Australia’s Seashores
Join us to explore the life and work of Dr Isobel Bennett, a pioneering Australian marine biologist, through the research of historian Dr Joy McCann. In this talk, we will examine Dr Bennett’s experiences and achievements within the context of Australia’s role in the international postwar expansion of ocean and marine sciences. You will gain…
Decoding the Future of Medical Research
This National Science Week, join our team from St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research for a public panel discussion featuring leading researchers. This engaging experience will spark your curiosity, build your understanding, and showcase the transformative research underway at the new Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery. We will bring cutting-edge, future-focused medical research innovations into…
Brain Break at Indooroopilly State High School
We are hosting a Brain Break to celebrate National Science Week. We’ll be challenging each other with science trivia, and maybe even trying out some science experiments. This activity is just for us, but you can register for your own Brain Break at https://scienceweek.uat-webserver.com/brainbreak/
From Screen to Object – An introduction to 3D design & printing
In this workshop designed for adult learners, you’ll get hands-on with 3D design using TinkerCAD, see a 3D printer in action, and discover how a digital idea becomes something you can actually hold. By the end, you’ll leave with the foundations to keep designing at home and take away a printed creation of your own….
Brain Breaks at Tarneit P-9
We are hosting a Brain Break to celebrate National Science Week. We’ll be challenging each other with science trivia, and maybe even trying out some science experiments. This activity is just for us, but you can register for your own Brain Break at https://scienceweek.uat-webserver.com/brainbreak/
STEAM Lab Special – Celebrating National Science Week
Challenge your creativity and problem-solving skills through hands-on collaborative workshops. Explore the exciting possibilities of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths. Come and explore National Science Week at our STEAM Lab as we discover this year’s school’s theme Seeds of Science: nurturing science for all. Aimed at ages 6+. Bookings essential and will be open…