Rally your crew, flex those brain cells, and see if you’ve got what it takes to take home the National Science Week lunch time trivia crown. Test your science knowledge, tackle a few curveballs, discover what’s coming up in this year’s Seeds of Curiosity program and compete for prizes, bragging rights and office glory. This…
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SCINEMA Film Festival at Victoria Park Community Centre
Join the Victoria Park Community Centre for a free community screening of SCINEMA, Australia’s international science film festival, as part of National Science Week. Through a collection of inspiring short films and documentaries, we’ll explore fascinating science stories from around the world — from space and technology to nature, health and the environment. SCINEMA brings…
SCINEMA Film Festival – Great Southern, Great Science
Grab your popcorn and prepare to have your mind mildly (or magnificently) blown at the Museum of the Great Southern. SCINEMA serves up a reel mix of science films that are smarter than your average blockbuster—but just as entertaining. From weird wonders to big “aha!” moments, these stories prove that science isn’t just in labs……
Writing for Science Journals
This course teaches you, our scientists, technologists and engineers the essential skills and strategies to write articles for leading science journals such as the British journal Nature and the US journal Science. This comprehensive course/webinar will cover fundamental principles and “rules of the journal-writing game”, equipping participants with the confidence and savvy required to write…
2026 Space Faring Civilisation Film Festival
Imagine a bright future with science. The Space Faring Civilisation (SFC) Film Festival is back for 2026. We are a Canberra-grown festival that loves telling stories about science and space. We show films that give us hope for the future and show how science and imagination can help us build a better world. Free Workshops…
National Science Week 2026 with The Forrest Research Foundation
The Forrest Research Foundation invites you to its National Science Week Showcase on August 8th 2026. Join us in creating memorable experiences at the frontiers of science. We’ve teamed up with Supersonic Science, who will guide you into exciting and explosive experiments all-day long. You can… Embark on virtual reality experiences where you can journey…
Indigenous Science Experience at Redfern
How do native bees connect to healthy ecosystems and caring for Country? Which seaweeds have long been used for environmental sustainability? How is native flora used in bush medicines? What can we learn from the ingenuity of Aboriginal tools and technologies developed over thousands of years? And how can Torres Strait Islander virtual reality bring cultural experiences…
Brain Break – Mount Barker Library and Community Resource Centre
Join us at the Mount Barker Library and Community Resource Centre for morning tea and science trivia to celebrate National Science Week. Community members of all ages are welcome; morning tea will be provided.
Writing Science Media Releases
This practical course teaches you the key skills and strategies to write and distribute a cracking media release for different audiences. It will help budding science communicators build confidence and learn how the media works, so you can communicate your messages clearly and simply. You’ll get training and hands-on practice writing winning media releases for…
Science, Music and more at the Planetarium
Nate Eggins (a.k.a. Conspiracy of One) is returning with his unique Planetarium Variety Show for a fourth year running! Join us once again at the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium during National Science Week for an evening of: · Quirky sciency music, funny rants, audience participation & prize giveaways, · Stunning visuals that will take you…