Come along and hear from a range of experts about the production, aging and conservation of timber and its unique properties in terms of carpentry and furniture design. This program is presented alongside Bayside Gallery’s exhibition Schulim Krimper: mid-century artist and master craftsman.
Topic: Chemistry and Materials
Weird Science with SciWorld
Is it real? Or just plain weird? Drop in and see amazing science in action with experiments like pH testing, making plastic cups cluck like chickens and making Oobleck slime. It is about tricks, illusions and just plain weird but fascinating science. You are guaranteed fun while you learn something new.
Experiments! Excitement! Explosions!
Experiments! Excitement! Explosions! Come and join us for a spectacular afternoon to celebrate National Science Week 2025! Discover the magic of science and learn all about different materials, textures and reactions! Watch the seriously spectacular science stage show and take part in some hands-on experiments that will bubble, fizz and change colour!
Townsville STEM Faire 2025
Ignite your curiosity at the Townsville STEM Faire this National Science Week! Join Townsville City Libraries and the Townsville STEM Hub for a day of discovery in science, technology, engineering and maths. From prep students to professionals, the Townsville STEM Faire has something to inspire everyone. Experience live science shows and talks by leading researchers,…
The Royal Queensland Show, Ekka
Celebrate National Science Week at the Ekka! Ekka’s Learning Trail – Where Agriculture Meets Innovation Embark on a self-guided journey with Ekka’s agronomist Rhonda and her Farmyard Friends as you explore the science behind food, fibres, and farming on the Ekka’s Learning Trail. Designed for students and families, this interactive trail features eight engaging stations—from…
2025 Marie Curie Lectures – Your quantum future with Dr Sol H Jacobsen
The humble electron is a pillar of modern technology. They power almost every aspect of daily life, from your toaster to your phone. But these devices use only one quantum property of the electrons: their charge. Today, physicists are harnessing other properties – such as their “spin” – to advance a new technological revolution. This…
2025 Marie Curie Lectures – From Quantum Past to Quantum Future with Dr Sol H Jacobsen and Dr Danielle Holmes
The first quantum century fundamentally changed the way we understand and interact with our world. It gave us much of the technology underpinning modern life: lasers, LEDs, GPS, MRI, solar cells, electron microscopes, and myriad others. The revolutionary potential of the next quantum century promises applications necessary for solving our greatest global challenges. Join us…
Peer-Reviewed Gossip – Trend or Truth?
Join this peer-reviewed and interactive gossip session with science experts answering the questions you desperately want to know about the science and pseudoscience of but can’t be bothered to look up. Does this device actually enhance my skincare routine? Can I life hack my way to better sleep? Is my social media feed messing with…
Dripstone Middle School Science Fair – Unveiling the Mysteries of Earth and Beyond
In celebration of National Science Week 2025, Dripstone Middle School is delighted to host its annual science fair themed “Unveiling the Mystery of Earth and Beyond”. Embark into the journey of curiosity and critical exploration from the innermost processes of our living planet to the vast unknowns of the universe. Each student project is an…
Hunter Science Festival
The Hunter Innovation and Science Hub (HISH) is thrilled to announce the Hunter Science Festival will return in 2025. Set for Sunday 17 August at Newcastle Museum, with an expected audience of over 4,000, this vibrant, family-friendly event will celebrate science’s power to connect, engage, and spark curiosity across our diverse community. The festival will…