Ready to Explore the Wonders of Biodiversity? Join our Biodiversity Workshop in person! Gather with others in a fun and interactive session where we’ll play a collaborative card game to uncover: What biodiversity is The crucial role it plays in our lives The challenges it faces Practical steps we can take to protect it Who Is This…
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Tappoc Alphabet of Science
Can you think of something about science for each letter of the alphabet? Get ready for an exciting show all about science: 26 exciting and engaging experiments that will have you amazed. Scientists from the Tappoc Cluster (Branxholme Wallacedale Community School, Penshurst Primary School and Macarthur Primary School students) will put on their lab jackets…
Looking Ahead Lecture – National Science Week with Dr Karl
Join us for this free event as part of the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Lecture and to help us celebrate National Science Week 2025! We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki for an unforgettable keynote lecture where he will delve into the weird, wonderful, and mind-blowing world of science. This exciting event will…
Big Blue Ideas: Plastic – the final straw?
Our oceans are full of it. We eat, drink, and breathe tiny plastic particles every day. Is this the health crisis of our time, or are we overreacting? This session cuts through the noise with real solutions – no empty promises, just the hard truth about what works. The problem is inside us – literally…
The Quantum Experience – Live Expo and Public Lecture
Have you ever been curious about “Quantum”? This is the event for you! The Quantum Experience is your chance to discover what quantum science really means — and why it’s popping up everywhere from computing to materials science. This family-friendly National Science Week event invites you to dive into the fascinating world of quantum science…
Daphne Keats Oration – Public lecture in cross-cultural psychology
The College of Engineering, Science and Environment and the University of Newcastle proudly present the inaugural Daphne Keats Oration, honouring Professor Daphne Keats, a pioneer in cross-cultural psychology. Join us in X101, NUSpace, as Professor Belinda Liddell, the Daphne Keats Chair in Cross-Cultural Psychology, delivers this first oration. The Daphne Keats Oration highlights the role…
Roots and Resilience – Creative Food Gardening
Discover how to grow a thriving garden using what you already have available. This workshop will inspire you with a slideshow of reused and natural materials in beautiful gardens. Learn how to start small with easy-to-find items, focusing on simple solutions like composting and growing herbs. We’ll cover important considerations for using natural resources, from…
Erindale Escape Room
Welcome, brilliant minds, to the Erindale College Ultimate Science Escape Room! Time is ticking, and the only way out is through your knowledge and teamwork. The lab is locked down, and experiments are underway. Can you decipher the puzzles hidden in the world of Physics, Chemistry, Health Science, Earth Science, Food Science and Psychology? Solve the…
CodeQuest: Decoding the World
In CodeQuest: Decoding the World, students from Years 7-12 will compete in a hands-on STEM challenge week, using Micro:bits to collect, analyze, and code data in real-world science investigations. Challenges will span ecology, the human body, waves, and communication—encouraging students to predict, interpret, and apply scientific principles to solve problems.
SCINEMA – Gowrie Ultimo ELC
Join Gowrie Ultimo ELC for a spectacular SCINEMA film screening! Join us to watch a range of science-themed films.