Science Activities at SpringDale Neighbourhood Centre

Join us to celebrate National Science Week SpringDale Neighbourhood Centre. Enjoy a variety of activities on different days. On Monday afternoon we’ll explore the science of flower and petals. On Wednesday afternoon we’ll be exploring the science behind seeds, and you can bring your thinking caps on Thursday morning Brain Break science trivia. Bookings are…

Transforming Science into Compelling Art

An interactive workshop designed to train researchers, students, and science enthusiasts to uncover the most compelling narratives hidden within their scientific work—and translate them into creative formats that resonate with audiences. Participants are guided through a structured process: identifying the simplest, most relatable elements of their research; creating socio-culturally resonant hooks; and exploring artistic outputs…

saxon Microscopic Science Exploration!

Join saxon for a fascinating, family-friendly journey into the tiny wonders of our world with the Microscopic Science Exploration! 2025! This FREE event is designed to spark curiosity in kids and adults alike. Discover the marvels of the microscopic realm and learn the secrets behind the lens of a microscope. Event Highlights: Strawberry: observe the details of the strawberry, e.g….

Blacktown Familiy Science Day

Step into a world of discovery at Blacktown Family Science Day — a free, fun-filled event for the whole family! Join us as we transform Blacktown into a science wonderland where young minds (and the young at heart) can explore hands-on activities, live experiments, and cool tech. Meet scientists, explore the wonders of chemistry and…

Explorers – The Age of Discovery with James May live

James May will premiere a landmark live theatre show in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and the United Kingdom, bringing to life the stories of the extraordinary explorers who traversed the deserts, scaled the mountains, sailed into the unknown. The live show combines theatrical techniques and James’ charismatic storytelling to create an evening of compelling intellectual…

TMAG Discovery Sunday

Bring the kids and enjoy a free, family-friendly celebration of science and art at TMAG! Meet some of the experts behind Tasmania’s most iconic science and cultural institution. Trek around Antarctica and journey through history with our new Islands to Ice Discovery Trail. Explore the new butterfly exhibition and learn about the exquisite patterns of…

Digging Up The Past

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….

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…