Curious about the wildlife in action around your neighbourhood at night? From the ultrasonic chirps of nine elusive bat species to the booms of the rare and mysterious Australasian bittern, many fascinating creatures make sounds around us at night yet go unnoticed. We’re inviting you to embark on a journey of exploration through the CallTrackers…
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Chemistry in the Pub
We have 8 fantastic speakers lined up to educate and entertain on chemistry-related topics that are close to their hearts. Hosted by the musically talented and exuberant Dr Phil Dooley, you’re bound to learn some new facts, some new songs, some new words and see some pretty pictures. This event is perfect for…
Synthetic Compositions – Music made from artificial DNA sequences
Hear music inspired by DNA, the code of life! Come join Mark Temple and ‘the biological exploding DNA sequence inevitable’ at the Sydney Opera House for an event where molecular biology meets modular synthesis, for a sonic exploration of DNA! This unique performance explores the sonification of DNA sequences – real and synthetic – edited…
Magic Beach Screening
For over 30 years, Alison Lester’s cherished picture book MAGIC BEACH has enchanted children and families alike. Now, this beloved story comes to life in a stunning screen adaptation by acclaimed director Robert Connolly (Paper Planes) and some of Australia’s top animators. Join us for a heartwarming journey that blends live action with breathtaking animation,…
Small Wonders, Big Universe – Discovering life at every scale
Step into a world where the tiniest cell holds as much wonder as the stars in the sky! Small Wonders, Big Universe: Discovering Life at Every Scale invites students to discover the hidden beauty of life under the microscope and the mysteries of the cosmos through telescopes. This hands-on event connects the microscopic and the cosmic, showing…
St Brendan the Navigator STEAM Challenge
Set Sail for Discovery! This National Science Week, join us on an epic voyage of discovery as we delve into the legend of St. Brendan the Navigator! For centuries, stories have been told of his incredible journey across the Atlantic – did he really sail to uncharted lands, encountering sea monsters, crystal columns, and even…
Wonder-Sea-STEAM Fun for Families
Dip into creative fun, research, interactive experiments and workshops that explore the future of our oceans. Meet visiting scientists and sci-artists whose work investigates and celebrates the biodiversity of Australia’s marine ecosystems. Learn about innovative technologies in coral reef rehabilitation from UTS C3 Future Reefs team and meet the pint-sized planet protectors that save our…
2025 Secondary Science Teachers’ Conference – Change Agents: Inspiring Science Education (CAISE)
Join us for a day of professional development and expert-led sessions designed to support and inspire science educators across NSW. With a strong emphasis on implementing the new syllabi and delivering inquiry-based learning, the program blends research-backed strategies with hands-on workshops and practical classroom resources. Across three workshop blocks and a compelling keynote, participants will…
Art of Discovery
Art of Discovery brings scientific research to life through striking visuals created by Garvan’s researchers. These images from our work in cancer, genomics and immunology reveal the patterns and structures that drive human health and disease. Join us this August 2025 for National Science Week at the Garvan Institute. Experience our illuminated art exhibition where…
Intro to Coding Competition
Join us for an hour of coding during National Science Week and learn Python programming. No prior knowledge or skills required. We are running a competition to see who can complete the most of our 76 exercises in the Introduction to Python course. There may be multiple winners of the competition. The student (or students)…