Stepping into STEM at Stepping Stones – STEM Girl Power

A fun event that includes dinosaurs, rainbows and paper! Kindy kids get to experience the wide range of STEM. They get the chance to fall in love with STEM at a young age, giving them the prime opportunity to explore and grow into the STEM field. 

SCINEMA Screening

Join us at 6pm on Thursday, 27th August, at the Lyle Theatre (Redmond Barry Building, The University of Melbourne) for an awesome night of science fiction, non-fiction and everything in between! We’ll be watching a variety of documentaries, dramas, short films and animations selected from SCINEMA, an international science film festival as a part of…

Science Writing Made Simple

The output-driven course, presented by seasoned science writer and broadcaster Peter Spinks, will teach the essential skills and strategies needed to communicate the outcomes of scientific research to the media, government, research funding bodies and the public. Among other things, this comprehensive course will cover the fundamental principles and “rules of the science-writing game”, equipping…

How to make an Origami Dinosaur

Fold, create and make your own dinosaur Get ready for a fun, engaging and creative origami adventure where you’ll learn how to make a dinosaur using just a piece of paper. This hands-on activity is perfect for all ages, especially if you like crafts and trying something new! Learn new folding skills, get creative and…

Citizen Science Show at the Hunter Science Festival

Hey citizen scientists, it’s Dani here — and it’s time to get ready to feel the fizz. National Science Week is almost here, and The Citizen Science Show is packing up our microphones and heading to the Hunter Science Festival at Newcastle Museum on Sunday 23 August. This is a free, family-friendly day bursting with…

Kingswood High School Science Open Night

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You are warmly invited to Kingswood High School’s National Science Week 2026 celebration Join us for an exciting evening where you will experience different seeds of science. Enjoy a live show in our Multipurpose Hall presented by Fizzics.   You’ll also have the chance to meet our passionate future Scientist, the KHS Science Night student…

Solved – Site of Australia’s First Astronomical Observatory

Presenter: Richard de Grijs William Dawes (1762-1836), official astronomer aboard the First Fleet, established Australia’s first observatory at what is now Dawes Point/Tar-ra, decades before Sydney Observatory. He then built a rapport with the local Aboriginal people, documenting the Gadigal language and traditions. Driven from Australia by a disagreement with Governor Arthur Phillip, he returned…

Watch Catapults fly at the Townsville Medieval and Fantasy Festival

You can find science in surprising places… including at the Medieval and Fantasy Festival.   The Townsville Medieval and Fantasy Festival STEM Catapult Competition is open to primary, secondary and TAFE or University teams in the Townsville and NQ region.    Proudly sponsored by the Townsville STEM Hub, the Catapult Competition is an exciting opportunity…

STEM Catapult Competition at the Townsville Medieval and Fantasy Festival

COMPETTIION REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR 2026.   You can find science in surprising places… including at the Medieval and Fantasy Festival!   The Townsville Medieval and Fantasy Festival STEM Catapult Competition is open to primary, secondary and TAFE or University teams in the Townsville and NQ region.    Proudly sponsored by the Townsville STEM…