The Rhodes Science Fair is a free community event for families with primary-aged children. This year we are embracing the 2025 National Science Week theme “Decoding the Universe” to deliver an interactive celebration of science, designed to engage children and adults to discover together through play, exploration, and participation in fascinating real-world experiments. Families will…
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Little Scientist Club
Are you interested in understanding how things function, exploring the natural world, observing interactions between elements, or learning about animals and plants? If so, the Kondinin CRC’s Little Scientist Club is the ideal place for you. Every Wednesday in August and September, the Kondinin CRC training room will transform into a laboratory where participants can…
Sounds of Science – Storytelling night
Sounds of Science is a storytelling night where scientists take us back to where it all began. When scientists speak publicly they are normally explaining how our world works, or the results of their research. We very rarely hear about the scientists themselves. What drew them to their passion? What gets them out of bed…
Voyage to Antarctica’s Floodgates
A University of Tasmania Island of Ideas public talk. Earlier this year, 60 scientists voyaged to East Antarctica aboard RSV Nuyina, reaching the rapidly melting Denman Glacier. What they found beneath the ice may reshape how we understand future sea level rise. What does this remote glacier tell us about a warming world? Hear directly from…
Brain Break – Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School – Brunswick East
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 Science of Attention: How nature can help
In a world full of distractions, can nature help us concentrate? And can science give us greater control of our attention? Join Professor Katherine Johnson from Melbourne University as she discusses the scientific understanding of attention and what the research says when it comes to staying focussed. This is a National Science Week event, presented…
The Royal Queensland Show at Ekka
National Science Week at the Ekka! Celebrate science in action in the Agricultural Education Hall at the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka). Explore hands-on exhibits, learn about the science behind farming and food production, and discover how technology is shaping the future of agriculture. It’s a great way for kids and families to connect science with…
Brain Break – Macclesfield 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.
The Future of Agricultural Crops: To edit or not to edit
Join us for an exciting and interactive debate during National Science Week! This engaging event will bring together experts to discuss the science and societal implications of gene editing in agriculture. Whether you’re curious about how gene editing can revolutionise food security or concerned about its environmental impact, this debate will offer insights from both…
Brain Break – Catholic College Wodonga
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.