Join artist Dr Nigel Helyer as he illustrates the cycle of translating the raw material of our environment into abstract data in order to reveal invisible patterns (something science does so well). Hang tight as Nigel goes the extra mile to transform these abstract data into visceral forms (sculpture, image and sound) to “rewild” scientific…
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Tiny Worlds, Big Fun with oneminmicro
Join TikTok Science phenomenon, Dr Walt Carroll from oneminmicro as he delves into our micro natural world – analysing everything from bird feathers to beetle larvae, making tiny details and creatures a big deal! Join this interactive presentation as we discover micro details with live microscopic demonstrations. Fun for the whole family!
Micro Nature Station
Join us at the Jervis Bay Maritime Museum to explore the tiny details of the world around you! Explore the Museum grounds, collect samples of nature, look at them under a microscope and record your discoveries! We have our expert, Dr Walt Carroll, around so you can ask all your burning question as he helps…
Chemical Chaos
Chemical Chaos is an exciting two-day event for students from Prep to Grade 6, featuring engaging, hands-on activities aligned with the chemical Science curriculum and deeply integrating STEM. Students will explore how everyday materials interact in surprising ways, sparking curiosity and a love for learning. Each level will participate in experiments tailored to their curriculum…
SciArt Festival
SciArt Festival is an artsy, 5-day science event designed for Prep to Grade 6, combining the excitement of chemical and physical sciences, with the creativity of visual srts. As part of Science Week, this immersive program will offer hands-on, curriculum-aligned learning through activities that integrate both the Science and Visual Arts Curriculum. This interdisciplinary approach…
Lost in Science Trivia Night
Battle the Lost in Science Ptrivia Pterodactyl with your big brain at our annual fundraiser! Test your knowledge on everything from the mysteries of the cosmos to the wonders of wildlife, while supporting the sharing of science on radio. (Are these question spoilers? You’ll have to come to find out.) This prehistorically entertaining night is…
Decoding the Universe: Powered by curiosity
Get ready for an explosive week of science, curiosity, and hands-on fun! For the very first time, Gledswood Hills High School is launching National Science Week in 2025 — and it’s all about getting stuck into real science, with your hands, your brain, and your curiosity. Every Year 7 student will dive into four exciting…
Brunswick South Primary School Cake Competition
As part of National Science Week, BSPS is hosting a school-wide Cake Competition where students and families are invited to create edible masterpieces inspired by the 2025 theme: Decoding the Universe. Participants will bake and decorate cakes, biscuits, or slices that creatively represent concepts from astronomy, physics, biology, or technology—from galaxies and DNA to data…
World Science Festival Queensland Community Day – Gladstone
Join us in Gladstone for a stellar Saturday of free fun, learning and adventure. Entry is free, bookings NOT required. Celebrate the wonders of innovation and discovery at the 2025 World Science Festival Queensland Community Day in Gladstone. This year our program brings robotics, aerospace, and engineering to life with the theme Robots and Rocketry. This free, all-ages…
Chinchilla Fossil Finders
Unleash your inner palaeontologist! Chinchilla Fossil Finders is the all-ages community event inviting everyone to unleash their inner palaeontologist and join in Queensland Museum’s exciting excavation efforts! Help Queensland Museum palaeontologists sort and sieve through local sediment samples to discover and identify real fossils of all shapes and sizes. There will be hands-on kids activities,…