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.
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I Wonder – a Science Musical to Ignite Imagination!
The hit science musical returns to Adelaide! When Phoebe’s house is flooded during a storm, her parents take her to stay with her distant Uncle Linus in his rickety 200-year-old manor. With its many rooms and creaky floorboards, Phoebe just wants to be back home. That is until she discovers her uncle working away in…
Cetacean Rights – Why whales (large and small) matter…
What vital ecological functions do cetaceans, large and small, perform? How does our exploitation, past and present, diminish their abilities to perform these extraordinarily important actions thus placing them, ourselves and the planet at large at risk? These are fundamental questions regarding our own survival. Our focus in 2025 will be highlighting Dolphin Watch core business…
Specimens Across Time
A 200th birthday tribute to Baron von Mueller. Join us for a special National Science Week public talk and step behind the scenes of the National Herbarium of Victoria. This year marks 200 years since the birth of Baron Ferdinand von Mueller—global scientific powerhouse, intrepid explorer, and founder of what is now the National Herbarium…
STEM without borders: IAQ Ambassadors connect with Longreach School of Distance Education
As part of National Science Week celebrations, IAQ Ambassadors Dr Christina Zdenek, Luis Villegas-Aguilar, and David Corporal will connect with students from the Longreach School of Distance Education – one of the largest virtual classrooms in the world. Located in Outback Queensland, the school supports remote families across vast distances, living up to its motto:…
Family Science Night
We are excited to invite students and their families to attend the upcoming Family Science Night, a fun-filled evening of hands-on learning and discovery. This year’s theme is Decoding the Universe, and we have an exciting list of activities planned for everyone to enjoy. The evening will begin with a short presentation by a local…
National Science Week Afternoon tea with the Queensland Chief Scientist
Join Professor Kerrie Wilson, Queensland Chief Scientist; Allison Bambrick, Executive Director of the Department of the Environment, Science, Tourism and Innovation; and the 2025 National Science Week travelling scientists – Dr Christina Zdenek, Luis Villegas-Aguilar and David Corporal – for an insightful and meaningful gathering. Hosted at Country University Centre RAPAD CWQ, this event offers…
Decode the Universe: Space Signals with Micro:bit
Are you looking for an activity to do with your class or children this National Science Week? Join QSITE Gold Coast as they bring a hands-on workshop aligned to this year’s school theme: DECODING THE UNIVERSE. Use the micro:bit to send and receive simple binary code messages representing space objects (e.g. star, comet, planet). This…
Community Science Corner Launch at Gosnells Library
Join us for a fun-filled morning of science, nature, and community as we officially open the Community Science Corner! Step into the world of Citizen Science – where curious minds of all ages can explore, observe, and discover together. Whether you’re a nature lover, budding scientist, or just looking for a great family morning out,…
MIS Science Week
During Science week our classes will compete in a Magnet Maze Challenge, a hands-on, STEM-based activity. Students will work in small groups to design and build cardboard mazes and use magnets to guide metal balls through the paths, exploring magnetism, force, and motion.