DNA in Forensic Science

Forensic DNA analysis has been an ever evolving and rapidly growing field. Used to detect individuals, determine ancestry, identify genetic disorders and map family history. DNA has a vast range of uses in criminal cases, advancing medical knowledge and personal interest. Join us to explore the evolution of DNA research, how DNA is used in…

Science on the South Coast – Interactive activities at UOW Batemans Bay Campus

Explore the University of Wollongong Batemans campus as it transforms into a hub of science activities! From spectacular science shows to science experiments, lava lamps to lizards, nursing simulations to muscle ultrasounds – we have interactivities for everyone. Visit the UOW campus in Batemans Bay this National Science Week. This is a free event and…

Science on the South Coast – Interactive activities at UOW Shoalhaven Campus

Explore the University of Wollongong Shoalhaven campus as it transforms into a hub of science activities! From rockets to reptiles to robotics, spectacular science shows to flight simulators, and from inside your body to the sun – we have interactivities for everyone. Visit the UOW campus in West Nowra this National Science Week. This is…

Science Showcase UOW – Live ABC Illawarra radio broadcast from UOW Wollongong Campus

Join the live broadcast of ABC Illawarra from the University of Wollongong for National Science Week. On campus, outside building 20 opposite the library, ABC Illawarra will broadcast Mornings with Nick Rheinberger. Throughout the show, there will be a diverse range of live interviews of UOW academics, professional staff and research students.  From rare plants…

The JFHS Primary School STEM Day

James Fallon High School will be hosting its first-ever STEM Competition, bringing together Stage 3 students for a day of exciting, hands-on STEM challenges. The competition has been designed to inspire curiosity, creativity and innovation while encouraging students to apply their science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills in practical, real-world situations. Working in teams,…

Sparking STEM and Science at Hughesdale Primary School

Get ready to explore, create and discover!  To celebrate National Science Week, our school is launching an exciting, hands-on STEM experience for all students—and the grand opening of our brand new STEM room! During the week, classrooms will transform into mini science labs where students can experiment, build and test their ideas. You might code…

Western Australia Museum Schools Program OceanX Live – Sabah’s Sulu Sea

Join us for OceanX Live: Sabah’s Sulu Sea from the oceanographic research vessel, OceanXplorer for National Science Week 2026!  National Science Week school theme for 2026: Seeds of Science: Nurturing knowledge for all To celebrate the National Science Week theme and our special exhibition at WA Museum Boola Bardip, OceanXperience, we are excited to present…

Our Sensational Seeducational Science Lunch and Learn Sessions!

To celebrate Science Week, we will once again be hosting our popular lunchtime activities in the Biology Labs. All students across the school (kindy to year 12) are invited to take part in a range of hands-on stations, supervised by teachers and senior students. Each station will focus on this year’s theme, “Seeds of Science:…

What’s Alive in Here? – A National Science Week series

Ever looked at a pile of soil, a glass of water, or a wriggling worm and wondered what’s really going on in there? What’s Alive in Here? is a hands-on science series that gets curious about the living world all around us — and the tiny building blocks it’s made of. Across two days, join…

University of South Queensland’s Science Garden – Where curiosity grows

Join us at University of South Queensland’s (UniSQ’s) Science Garden – Where Curiosity Grows this UniSQ Research Week and National Science Week! Chat with friendly UniSQ scientists in a relaxed, family-friendly setting. Ask questions, explore discoveries, and plant seeds of wonder in young minds. All ages welcome – no science degree required, just bring your…