Get ready for a fun and interactive science experience to celebrate National Science Week! This unique event will allow you to rotate through engaging science stations, meeting and learning from Council’s very own environmental scientists. Gain insight into a variety of environmental topics through hand-on activities and fascinating demonstrations. Fire Behaviour and Ecology: Discover how…
What’s in My Bag Get ready to peek inside a scientist’s bag and be amazed by science! Have you ever wondered what scientists actually take with them when they head out into the field? In this National Science Week event, you’ll meet real scientists working in some of Australia’s most incredible places—from the icy…
2026 Philip Law Lecture Antarctica and the Southern Ocean lie at the heart of our global climate system. This icy region connects the atmosphere and the ocean abyss. The Antarctic Ice Sheet stores records of our past and how it responds to the present will shape our future. The Far South is changing rapidly. We…
Healthy rivers and catchments are the lifeblood of Far North Queensland, shaping our environment, communities, culture and economy. Join the Cairns and Far North Environment Centre (CAFNEC) for an inspiring and interactive event exploring how science helps us understand, care for and protect the waterways that connect our mountains, rainforests, rivers, wetlands and the Great…
Get up close to one of Australia’s most extraordinary and endangered aquatic animals with Sharks And Rays Australia. This interactive exhibit invites visitors of all ages to discover the fascinating world of sawfish through hands-on activities, real scientific research and citizen science. The stars of the display are enormous sawfish rostra (or “saws”) measuring over…
Discover how science, culture, health and innovation come together to create opportunities for the future. Students will explore a range of hands-on STEM experiences, including a taste of cutting-edge food science research led by The University of Queensland. Learn how researchers are working with Indigenous knowledge holders to develop a low-sugar drink using native Australian…
Discover how science, culture, health and innovation come together to create opportunities for the future. Students will explore a range of hands-on STEM experiences, including a taste of cutting-edge food science research led by The University of Queensland. Learn how researchers are working with Indigenous knowledge holders to develop a low-sugar drink using native Australian…
Are you interested in the field of Forensic Science? The Australia and New Zealand Forensic Science Society (ANZFSS) Student Representative Group (SRG) present a Forensic Science careers night to encourage those who are interested in pursuing a future in forensics. Learn from forensic science practitioners at all different career stages to learn about where a…
Join us for a vibrant, sensory deep‑dive into the science, culture, and flavour of Australia’s native botanicals. Bush Alchemy is a 90‑minute guided experience hosted by On Country Craft Distillery, the only distillery owned and operated entirely by First Nations women in Australia. We invite you to explore how bushtucker plants are understood, harvested, and…
This panel event will showcase the collaborative efforts across DETSI to conserve the Great Barrier Reef region. Highlighting the projects, teams and people working to improve water quality, protect marine ecosystems and support evidence-based policy, the event will demonstrate how DETSI is helping secure a sustainable future for the Reef and the communities and industries…
