Join us to explore the story of gravitational waves at the 2026 Claire Corani Memorial Lecture, part of the Australian Institute of Physics’s Marie Curie Lecture Series. This unique presentation weaves together sound, art, and astrophysics to explore the cosmic collisions that create the elements of which we are made. Through “multi-messenger” signals like kilonovae and gamma-ray bursts, discover…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Science in Oberon – More than you imagine
To mark National Science Week 2026, Oberon Citizen Science Network (OCSN) is proud to present a free community event on Saturday 15th August: “Science in Oberon: More than you imagine!” at the Malachi Gilmore Hall, an art deco architectural gem. From 10:00am to 12:30pm on Saturday 15th August, the Malachi Gilmore Hall will open to the…
Island of Ideas Ice and Fire – The Mystery of Heard Island
Journey to one of the most remote places on Earth. Heard Island is a landscape of fire, ice and unique ecosystems – a critical climate frontier of extraordinary beauty and extremes. Join us for this visually rich presentation where four scientists share firsthand experiences of the island, from shrinking glaciers on an active volcano to diverse wildlife…
Birds in the Australian Garden
Discover the wonderful world of the birds that call the Australian Garden home. Take a behind-the-scenes look at how they have shaped the country’s forests and wildflowers on a guided tour through the Australian Garden. See and hear them flying, feeding and nesting as you explore the landscape. Some of the unique species you may…
Gardens for Wildlife and Bandicoots
Cranbourne Gardens is a unique haven for endangered Southern Brown Bandicoots, along with a wide array of native wildlife. Enjoy a guided walk through the Australian Garden to learn all about these marvelous marsupials and be empowered to transform your own garden into an oasis for wildlife including native bees, butterflies, birds and more. Whether…
The Science Buffet
Sample a buffet of hands-on science experiences for the whole family. Each activity station offers a new opportunity to engage with STEM in fun and creative ways.
Science Week – Business Showcase
What does STEM look like in our community? Join us for an exciting evening celebrating the diverse ways science, technology, engineering and maths shape the businesses around us. From cutting-edge microplastics research to robotics innovation destined for the Moon, we’ll explore two very different but equally fascinating sides of the STEM world. Hear directly from the…
Deep Dive – Art and Aquatic Ecology with Dr. Robert Walsh and Emma X Zhang
Join us for an excursion into the hidden worlds within our waterways. Drawing on more than 20 years of expertise in aquatic micro-invertebrate ecology, Dr. Robert Walsh will reveal the microscopic organisms that underpin aquatic food webs and sustain larger ecosystems. The freshwater micro-invertebrates, commonly called zooplankton, are typically comprised of four major groups of…
Secret Life of Birds
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne is full of incredible birdlife, from coots to cormorants, spinebills to swans. On this guided walk, spot water birds nesting around Ornamental Lake and delight in the sights and sounds of the birds that call the Gardens home. Continue your discovery with a take-home bird guide.
Oceans of Hope
David Ritter | Aaron Fa’Aoso | Rebecca Huntley Australians are a proud oceanic people. None more so than Indigenous Australians who have always nourished Country and lived in balance with nature. But whether it’s swimming, surfing, snorkelling, fishing, exploring the tide pools, walking along the coastline or enjoying the view, Aussies love spending time in…