Where Marine Science Grows

In marine science, the ideas that take root are the ones planted together. It’s a principle Australia’s new National Marine Science Strategy 2026–36 puts plainly: safeguarding the future of our oceans and coasts “cannot be achieved by any one sector alone”. Restoring endangered seagrass meadows, turning fishing vessels into ocean observers, reconnecting waterways for native species —…

From Grass to Forest

Join Dr Grey Coupland for an inspiring Science Week talk on how Miyawaki forests can turn unused urban spaces into thriving pockets of native biodiversity. Learn how communities and schools are engaging with the Murdoch University program to restore habitat, cool our suburbs, and take practical climate action.   About the presenter: Dr Grey Coupland…

Sewing seeds of science at Fremantle Primary School

Fremantle Primary School is celebrating National Science Week with seed themed science activities and special guest organizations including: ABTSI – On Country with Fire – look at which plants need heat for germination Making seed bombs  River Rangers – custodians of the Derbil Yerrigan  Art v Science  – making gumnut seed papier mache lights Boornar…

Buraligim Weiber Quoin Island Excursion

Students will experience a unique learning journey to Quoin Island as part of CQUniversity’s award-winning Buraligim Weiber (Place of Learning) program. Meaning “Place of Learning” in the Gooreng Gooreng language, Buraligim Weiber connects young people with Country, culture, science and sustainability through immersive, real-world learning experiences. During this hands-on excursion, students will explore Quoin Island’s…

Buraligim Weiber Quoin Island Excursion

Students will experience a unique learning journey to Quoin Island as part of CQUniversity’s award-winning Buraligim Weiber (Place of Learning) program. Meaning “Place of Learning” in the Gooreng Gooreng language, Buraligim Weiber connects young people with Country, culture, science and sustainability through immersive, real-world learning experiences. During this hands-on excursion, students will explore Quoin Island’s…

Taxonomy Tournament 2026

Spotting plants and flowers in the wild is the ultimate treasure hunt. Sharpen you plant ID skills on Whadjuk Noongar Country in Western Australia with the fourth National Science Week Taxonomy Tournament! Opens on 10 August 2026.  Check out the attached PDF 2026 Taxonomy Database of 28 plants to identify some common native and non-native plants…