Are you ready for our Careers for Net Zero QLD Roadshow in Townsville. Here’s what to expect… Explore career pathways and learn about the diverse roles available in renewable energy, critical minerals, green manufacturing and more Listen to industry leaders and our Careers for Net Zero Champions share their experiences working in clean economy roles…
Topic: Energy and Transport
Dr Graham’s Energy Explorers – Science show and wearable wind turbines workshop
In this fun and interactive session, we’ll explore how Canberra’s energy is changing in an exciting science show, then get hands-on making model wind turbines! Through amazing and sometimes explosive science demonstrations we’ll learn how fuels like natural gas can be replaced with electricity, plus discover groovy low-emission high-fun new tech like electric skateboards and…
Dr Graham’s Energy Explorers – Science show and wearable wind turbines workshop
In this fun and interactive session, we’ll explore how Canberra’s energy is changing in an exciting science show, then get hands-on making model wind turbines! Through amazing and sometimes explosive science demonstrations we’ll learn how fuels like natural gas can be replaced with electricity, plus discover groovy low-emission high-fun new tech like electric skateboards and…
STEAM Challenge – Survival science
Ready to survive and thrive? Join us for “Survival Science,” where you’ll dive into hands-on challenges to explore the science of survival. Can you design a shelter, purify water, and generate power? Put your skills to the test and see if you have what it takes. In STEAM Challenge: Survival Science, young inventors aged 7-14 will…
National Science Week – Doppler Rockets
The Doppler Rocket combines the elements of a toy with an audio Doppler shift to create an educational experience students won’t forget. The Doppler Rocket emits a true, sinusoidal sound waveform at a constant frequency of approximately 620 Hz. The circuit and speaker are housed in skinned foam that protects the unit during normal impacts….
Super Science Showcase
Selected students from Years 4, 5 and 6 have researched, planned and tested some exciting experiments to showcase to the whole school community for Science Week. Our Super Science Showcase will run for one whole day in the school hall with parent and student time slots throughout the day. There are a range of experiments…
Bay Explorers Urraween Kindy
At Bay Explorers Urraween in Kindy this week we’ll be exploring all things STEAM based to raise awareness of National Science Week and to encourage children to develop a love of learning through science experiences and experiments. We can’t wait to venture to the most amazing places and explore the wonderful things science has provided…
Paper Circuits
Join us at the Library this science week to create your very own LED light-up paper circuit. Learn all about how electricity and circuits work to power lights. Suitable for children aged 8-12 years. Parent-guardian note: AAA batteries will be used in the program and available to take home. Please read the safety information that…
Sustainable Horizons – Clean energy, smart cities, and AI
Are you ready to explore the amazing world of the future? Join us for an exciting journey into the latest innovations in clean energy, smart cities, and artificial intelligence. Discover Clean Energy: Professor Kim Hassall will introduce us to the fascinating world of green energy. We’ll learn about cool alternatives like bio-fuels and hydrogen fuel,…
From Atoms to Ecosystems with Robyn Williams
Join the University of Newcastle for an exhilarating National Science Week event – An Evening of Science with Robyn Williams: From Atoms to Ecosystems. This unique in-person event will feature a series of rapid-fire, five-minute talks from our esteemed academics. Covering a diverse range of topics such from quantum engineering and the biodiversity crisis to…