Get Ready for a Science Show That’ll Blow Your Mind! Ever seen a rainbow explode? Or watched something go from a solid to a gas right before your eyes? Well, now’s your chance! On Friday 22nd August at 11am, something awesome is happening at the Cowell School Community Library… Nitro Nat’s Crazy Colourful Chemistry Show…
Topic: Chemistry and Materials
Astro Kids – Evening Observatory Tour
Our Astro Kids Observatory Nights begin and end slightly earlier than our regular Observatory Evenings and are structured specifically to appeal to a younger audience. Our Astronomy Team will guide you through the universe during this two-hour tour under our spectacular Dark Skies here at the Gravity Discovery Centre and Observatory. This tour includes…
Be our guest – Think, tinker and test
Millicent High School will host a weeklong celebration of science from the 11 to the 15 of August. Junior secondar students will spend Monday doing various experiments ranging from making butter to using kangaroo poo to make glue. Year 6 students from local primary schools will be our guests on Tuesday and will have the…
Everyday Magic: Science is All Around Us
Get ready for a week full of fizz, fun, and fascinating discoveries! Join us at Let’s Play for Science Week, where curious little minds can explore the magic of science through hands-on activities designed just for kids. Watch volcanoes erupt Create your own bath bombs Plant flowers and learn how things grow Squish, roll, and…
Patterson River Secondary College Women in STEM
Patterson River Secondary College proudly presents its Women in STEM event, open to Years 8–12 students during National Science Week 2025 (9–17 August). This year’s theme, “Decoding the Universe – Exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language”, invites participants to explore how science, maths and technology help us decipher nature’s codes—from DNA to cosmic patterns Event…
STEM Storytime Takeover – Geology at Tuggeranong
Join us as National Science Week takes over Storytime! From 11-15 August, ACT Library’s Storytime sessions will be taken over by local scientists! They will be reading captivating science stories, providing an exciting and engaging demonstration of their science topic and following that with a hands-on science craft. Each day will feature a different topic…
STEM Storytime Takeover – Chemistry at Woden
Join us as National Science Week takes over Storytime! From 11-15 August, ACT Library’s Storytime sessions will be taken over by local scientists! They will be reading captivating science stories, providing an exciting and engaging demonstration of their science topic and following that with a hands-on science craft. Each day will feature a different topic…
In conversation with the 2025 Young Australian of the Year – Scientist, Dr Katrina Wruck
The Australian National University in partnership with the National Australia Day Committee brings you an opportunity to meet and hear from winner of the 2025 Young Australian of the Year – Dr Katrina Wruck. Dr Katrina Wruck founder of Nguki Kula Green Labs, will share how her groundbreaking profit-for-purpose venture is set to revolutionise the consumer…
Indigenous STEM Virtual Gallery
Indigenous Australians’ have made groundbreaking contributions to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Discover short videos, songs, insightful articles and podcasts that highlight the intersection between traditional Indigenous knowledge systems / modern STEM innovations. This event provides an exciting educational opportunity suitable for all audiences, promoting awareness and appreciation for Indigenous STEM perspectives. This project…
St Joseph’s School Payneham National Science Week
Science Activities for All!! Each day of the week we will be offering a different science activity at lunchtime.