Listen to the amazing Sydney Youth Orchestra’s Symphonic Wind Orchestra performing Gustav Holst’s The Planets and more starry music before you embark on an evening of star and planet gazing. Dr Luke Barnes from Western Sydney University will provide you with an introduction in the stargazing. The Sydney City Skywatchers will provide guidance with their amazing telescopes, all…
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Science Week Activity
Let there be Light!! Engagement with science through the investigation of the properties of light, its components and how it moves through space. The students will have the opportunity, using, consumables and equipment, to explore the nature of light including the colours of white light. We will also link the activity to our planet’s biggest…
Remote and Isolated Children’s Exercise (RICE) STEM Squad – Interactive Online Sessions
Get ready to experiment, explore and have a blast with the RICE STEM Squad! Hey there, curious minds! Are you ready to experience exciting science, mind-blowing experiments and hands-on adventure – all from the comfort of your home? This August the RICE STEM Squad is going LIVE with weekly online STEM sessions created exclusively for RICE Members and…
Brain Break – Liwara Catholic Primary School
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.
SciFest 2025 Virtual Excursion Festival
SciFest is the biggest virtual excursion festival promoting science and technology in Australia! SciFest 2025 links up with National Science Week and is on between 11 and 15 August. SciFest virtual events will be for a range of audiences. The virtual events target a range of audiences through a series of engaging formats including; Science Storytime,…
SciFest 2025: Science Shows
SciFest 2025: Science Shows are on at 2pm, Monday 11, Tuesday 12, Thursday 14 and Friday 15 August for National Science Week. These virtual excursions are a fun and engaging way to celebrate National Science Week. They are designed for school age children, but everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Monday 11 August:…
SciFest 2025: Lunchtime Trivia
At 1pm each day the SciFest Lunchtime Trivia returns. Each day will have a different theme, so you can join in one day or all week. During the 30-minute sessions you can test your knowledge between classes, colleagues or family member, everyone is welcome. Monday 11 August: Join the Australian National Maritime Museum for an underwater…
Meet the Scientists – Celebrating diversity in STEM
Meet the Scientists – Celebrating Diversity in STEM is an inspiring, hands-on experience that puts the spotlight on the brilliant minds behind science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from culturally and racially marginalised communities. Across three engaging days, visitors will have the chance to meet scientists, engineers, and tech experts from diverse backgrounds who are…
Brain Break – Burra Community School
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.
Day in the Life – Pathways and Possibilities in Operations with the National Association of Women in Operations
Curious about how the world runs—and how you could help shape it? Day in the Life: Pathways and Possibilities in Operations is your backstage pass to the science behind how things are made, moved, and managed. From smart factories to global supply chains, discover the real-world impact of operations, and how you could be part…