Material Institute will host a 4-day event at Botanical with a focus on high school engagement and activities for the main 24 Carrot Garden high schools including Bayview Secondary College, Jordan River Learning Federation High School, Kingston High School, and Montrose Bay High School. The program will offer 6 workshops running concurrently with students opting…
Topic: Chemistry and Materials
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…
Science After Dark at Museum of the Goldfields
Join us at the Museum of the Goldfields for an unforgettable evening filled with science fun for all ages — featuring hands-on experiments, robotics, and fascinating discoveries designed to spark curiosity and wonder. This year, we’ll dive into the official National Science Week theme: “Decoding the Universe – Exploring the Unknown with Nature’s Hidden Language.”…
Rhodes Science Fair
Join us for an unforgettable day of scientific exploration and excitement at the Rhodes Science Fair 2024! Celebrate science with exciting activities, interactive exhibits and fascinating presentations. This free community event is for all ages, celebrating lifelong learning and inspiring a love of science. Explore a wide range of activities that the whole family can…
Play and Explore
Get ready to ignite your curiosity and explore the wonders of the universe as Georges River Libraries presents an out of this world lineup of activities for National Science Week. This year’s theme, Decoding the Universe, promises to captivate budding scientists and curious minds of all ages. Play and Explore is the highlight of the…
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!
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…
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 at Newcastle Museum
The Hunter Innovation and Science Hub (HISH) is thrilled to announce the Hunter Science Festival will return in 2025! Delivered in collaboration with the City of Newcastle, this years event is bigger and better than ever. The festival will feature interactive science zones, mini electric vehicles, two science shows by Fizzics Education, PLUS, engaging talks…