Join ICRAR for an evening of stargazing this National Science Week! We’re partnering up with Star Track Events and the Shire of Cue and busting out our telescopes for this free stargazing event. Come on down to the Shire of Cue Aerodrome for a look through our telescopes to see the hidden wonders that lie at the heart…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Mid West Star Trails – Yalgoo telescope night
Join ICRAR for an evening of stargazing this National Science Week! We’re partnering up with Star Track Events and the Shire of Yalgoo and busting out our telescopes for this free stargazing event! Come on down to the Yalgoo Core Stadium for a look through our telescopes to see the hidden wonders that lie at the heart of our…
Unlocking History through Maps and Survey Plans
Maps and survey plans contain a wealth of historical information if you know how to interpret them. Jeff Brown, former Surveyor-General for the ACT, takes you on a historical journey through the maze of historical maps and survey plans produced in NSW and ACT since colonisation starting with Major Michell’s Map of the Colony (1834)…
Where Is Your Key?
Where is your key? You were born with the key needed to unlock and decode the treasures of the universe and understand the mysteries, puzzles and phenomenon that lie within it. ‘Decoding the Universe’ will run for one whole day. Students will be gifted a keepsake ‘Binary Key’ which will have a code to a…
Smart Gardens STEM: Grow it. Code it. Share it.
Smart Garden STEM: Grow it. Code it. Share it! Get ready to dig into the future of farming! This National Science Week, you’ll become part of a team of tech-savvy gardeners at Black Hill Primary School. Using Micro:bits and soil moisture sensors, you’ll explore how technology helps farmers grow more food while saving water and…
Who’s Hiding in the Pond?
Hey there, hey there, what do you see? I see a blue yabby looking at me! Have you ever wondered what lives in and around the pond? We have! That’s why we’re setting out to explore the living and non-living things that call Upper Stranger Pond home. Armed with nets, binoculars, magnifiers, and sampling kits,…
Science In and Out of the Pub: Frogs, fungus and funky metals
Something strange is happening in our wetlands. The frogs are falling silent—and scientists are racing to find out why. Join us for an evening of detective-style science, where real-world conservation meets curiosity, creativity, and community. At this relaxed, interactive event, you’ll step into the world of amphibian research, where the culprit is a deadly fungus…
Bayview Secondary College Science Fair
Step into a world where imagination meets invention at our School Science Fair! Whether it’s building robots, making slime, or exploring the stars, our students are bringing science to life with hands-on fun and mind-blowing creativity. Come get curious—you might just discover your inner genius!
Invisible Architects: Microbes in ecosystem restoration
Dr. Jake M. Robinson is a microbial ecologist at Flinders University who is dedicated to protecting and restoring nature, while also supporting the well-being of both people and the planet. Microbes are the unseen engineers of ecosystems, driving critical processes like nutrient cycling, soil formation, and plant health. This talk explores how understanding and leveraging…
The Great Beach Lab: Science in the sand – Hallett Cove Beach
Join us for The Great Beach Lab: Science in the Sand, a hands-on outdoor science adventure at the beach! Presented by the Marine Discovery Centre for National Science Week and Inspiring Australia, this exciting two-hour session brings marine science, sustainability, and coastal discovery to life—right on the sand. There are several stations to get involved in….