Join us for a playful introduction to archaeology designed especially for young archaeologists! Drop in anytime and get your hands dirty in our mini dig boxes. Try out brushes and tools and uncover hidden treasures buried in the sand. For the young artists amongst us, carefully record what you find on our artefact record sheets….
Topic: Archaeology and Antiquity
First Nations Economic Forum – Empowering Aboriginal communities through STEM
Coinciding with the United Nations International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, the 2025 First Nations Economic Forum aims to build Indigenous economic independence through STEM. Explore how STEM can significantly boost community development, self-determination and employment outcomes. Dialogues will revolve around positive and sustainable community development (from an Indigenous perspective), and how STEM disciplines…
The Amazing Science Race
Think along the lines of the TV Show “The Amazing Race” and add a bucket full of science, and you have UNE Discovery’s “The Amazing SCIENCE Race”. Teams will be provided with a clue to solve a science challenge before moving onto the next station until they reach the sixth and final station and the…
Science at the Markets
UNE Discovery, one of UNE’s popular outreach and engagement programs that takes STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts & maths) out to schools and community events in northern NSW, is hosting a pop-up science stall in Armidale NSW during National Science Week. Open to the public and all completely free! UNE Discovery invites the community to…
Switch on to Science 2025
Get ready for a day of cool science, crazy experiments, and hands-on fun at the Redlands Coast Museum on the Ekka holiday, Monday 11 August. What’s happening? See old machines come to life – and try some yourself! Send secret messages in Morse code Use vintage phones and switchboards See germs under a microscope Try…
South Australian Museum presents “The Dating Game”
How old is it, really? The Dating Game is a hands-on activity invites kids, families, and curious minds to become museum curators for the day! Using science and clues, you’ll get to figure out how old different museum objects are. Usually, you can only look at these artefacts behind glass, but in The Dating Game, you…
STEM Career Speed Networking – Curtin University
STEM Speed Networking is a free careers event for students in years 10 – 12 who are interested in careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Join us to meet a specially curated group of Women in STEM Mentors who are all passionate about their fields & sharing their career stories. Students will have…
Future Frontiers Game Jam
Get ready to imagine the future, by making your own video game! The Future Frontiers Game Jam is a fun, Territory-wide challenge where anyone aged 10 and up can create a game based on science, sustainability, and the future of our planet. It’s like a giant creative competition where you get to dream up cool…
Science Week Trivia Take-Over
Think you’ve got the smarts to outwit Einstein or outlast Darwin? Join Hive Tasmania and Island State Brewing for two nights of science-themed pub trivia in Ulverstone and Penguin. Gather your team today and prove yourself in a night of trivia that’s equal parts clever and cosmic! While you’re here, you might learn some secrets…
SciFest 2025: Careers in STEM panel
The Careers in STEM panel is a 60-minute online session is designed for students exploring career pathways and future opportunities in STEM fields. During the session, participants will have the chance to hear from professionals working in various STEM industries about their journey into STEM. You will have the opportunity to ask questions in the Q&A and…