Kick off National Science Week 2026 (15-23 August) with an evening of discovery, creativity, and hands-on fun at the National Science Week Launch for South Australia! This free public event provides a taste of the exciting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) experiences available during National Science Week in South Australia, with exclusive activities and…
This high‑energy show starts with a simple recipe, but things don’t stay simple for long. Every ingredient—eggs, cornflour, cabbage and carrot—suddenly turns into a hands‑on science experiment. Cooking up curiosity one experiment at a time Dr Julie asks questions, makes predictions, and shows students how to think like scientists while keeping everything fun and…
The Student Leaders in STEM Forum is a Victorian Tech Schools initiative bringing together student representatives from across Victoria for a day of inspiration, collaboration and leadership. The event is presented in partnership with Tech Schools and the Royal Society of Victoria Students have been invited to attend and will connect with like-minded peers to:…
Where Deaf Teens and Science meet! Head to Edith Cowan University’s Joondalup campus for a day of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM), for Deaf and Hard of Hearing teenagers in high school. Auslan interpreters will be provided for the event. Please let us know if you have any other accessibility or communication requirements. Teachers,…
Discover, learn and play at our community science day! With special guests Starr’s Planetarium, the University of Newcastle’s SMART Team and access to our very own STREAM resources, celebrate science in a fun and interactive way, all day. Starr’s Planetarium Discover the universe with Starr’s Planetarium’s state-of-the-art 360° 4K mobile theatre. Combining stunning visuals, surround…
Geospatial tools are changing the way we live, work and move around. We use them every day without thinking about it: when tracking a delivery or finding a nearby café. Satellites, drones and sensors manage traffic, respond to emergencies, monitor disasters, and constantly track our movements. Huge spatial data sets help us see new patterns. But…
Science Alive is an immersive event where you can discover the science behind all aspects of our day-to-day lives. It’s a great day out for the family where you can spark your curiosity, with a diverse range of exhibits and interactive displays. Come and experience ‘All kinds of Awesome’ with leading organisations and community groups….
Is it real? Or just plain weird? Discover the world of science at its best. See some amazing experiments like pH testing, making plastic cups cluck like chickens and making Oobleck slime or do some of your own. It is about tricks, illusions and just plain weird but fascinating science. You are guaranteed fun while…
Have you ever wondered what chemistry looks like? Is it the sparkle of fireworks, the colours of a coral reef, the medicines that keep us healthy, or the clean energy that powers our future? Now it’s your chance to show the world through art. The International Chemistry & Art Competition is a free, worldwide competition…
What if your Friday night was spent exploring science galleries, watching a planetarium show, and winning awesome prizes, all while helping your school? Join Victoria Park Primary School for a Science Week Fundraiser Night at Scitech on Friday 21 August, 5pm to 8pm. Right in the middle of National Science Week, we’re taking over one…
