Discovery after dark calls all curious minds for an evening of insight and imagination. Designed for guests aged 18+, you will have the chance to experience: A live debate – Do we understand the world better through data or art? Hear from our researchers as they use their work, personal anecdotes and connection to art…
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MARION Science + Storytelling Prize
Can you hear nature talking? What if you could write its secret messages? The MARION Science + Storytelling Prize is a creative writing competition for ACT-based writers of all ages. We’re inviting you to unlock the mysteries of the natural world using the power of storytelling! This year’s National Science Week school theme is Decoding…
Engineer the Future – Free STEM night @ James Cook University
Join us for an exciting evening of innovation and hands-on learning at Engineer the Future, a free STEM night designed especially for students in Years 7–9! Hosted by the Engineers Australia Cairns Regional Committee and supported by FNQ STEM Hub, this event offers young minds the chance to explore the world of engineering through building…
Engineer the Future – Free STEM night at Central Queensland University
Join us for an exciting evening of innovation and hands-on learning at Engineer the Future, a free STEM night designed especially for students in Years 7–9! Hosted by the Engineers Australia Cairns Regional Committee and supported by GHD and FNQ STEM Hub, this event offers young minds the chance to explore the world of engineering…
Engineer the Future – Free STEM night @ James Cook University
Get ready for an evening packed with creativity, curiosity, and hands-on fun at Engineer the Future – a free STEM night designed especially for students in Years 3 to 5! Hosted by the Engineers Australia Cairns Regional Committee and supported by FNQ STEM Hub, this exciting event will feature engaging activities such as the Egg…
Sphero Olympics – Coding, creativity and competition
Ready, Set, Code! Welcome to the Sphero Olympics! Get ready to roll into action with the Sphero Olympics—where coding meets competition! In this exciting event, students become robot coaches, programming their Sphero BOLT robots to race, dodge, spin, and score through a series of Olympic-style challenges. Think robot races, obstacle courses, bowling with bots, and…
Brain Break – Marymount College
We’re hosting a Brain Break morning tea with scrumptious morsels of science goodness to celebrate science achievement and endeavour. We’ll be getting together to share fun science quizzes, activities and demonstrations over our cuppa. This morning tea is just for us, but you can register to host one for FREE in your own workplace.
The Five Senses Adventure – Decoding the universe (school years K-3)
Celebrate National Science Week with a fun, hands-on exploration of the five senses! Inspired by this year’s theme, “Decoding the Universe-Exploring the unknow with nature’s hidden language”, this interactive event invites children and families to discover the science behind sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste through engaging activities at five sensory stations. These activities are…
Decoding the Universe with Spaceman Dave (school years 3-6)
Join Spaceman Dave and Earthman James for a special National Science Week event! Come along and dive into new hands-on STEM experiments perfect for budding scientists. Explore amazing scientific discoveries and make new friends along the way. These activities are best suited to students in years 3 – 6.
Bray Park State High School Astronomy Night
An evening to look at the stars! Bray Park State High School’s Astronomy Night is a mix of activities, workshops and guest speakers. Our school community gathers each year to hear from special guests from NASA, the Australian Space Agency, CSIRO, and iLaunch. We take a trip around the solar system and universe in Starlabs…