Join us to explore the story of gravitational waves and the cosmic collisions that create the elements we are made of through a weaving together of sound, art and astrophysics. Through “multi-messenger” signals like kilonovae and gamma-ray bursts, discover how the cosmos communicates its most violent events. Blending scientific insights with creative expression, this talk…
Topic: Environment and Nature
2026 Marie Curie Lectures: Painting the Universe – A Visual and Musical Exploration of Space-Time with Dr Karelle Siellez
Explore the story of gravitational waves and the cosmic collisions that create the elements we are made of through a weaving together of sound, art and astrophysics. Through “multi-messenger” signals like kilonovae and gamma-ray bursts, discover how the cosmos communicates its most violent events. Blending scientific insights with creative expression, this talk reveals how listening…
2026 Marie Curie Lectures – Painting the universe: A visual and musical exploration of space-time with Dr Karelle Siellez
Join us to explore the story of gravitational waves and the cosmic collisions that create the elements we are made of through a weaving together of sound, art and astrophysics. Through “multi-messenger” signals like kilonovae and gamma-ray bursts, discover how the cosmos communicates its most violent events. Blending scientific insights with creative expression, this talk…
2026 Marie Curie Lectures – Painting the universe: A visual and musical exploration of space-time with Dr Karelle Siellez
Join us to explore the story of gravitational waves and the cosmic collisions that create the elements we are made of through a weaving together of sound, art and astrophysics. Through “multi-messenger” signals like kilonovae and gamma-ray bursts, discover how the cosmos communicates its most violent events. Blending scientific insights with creative expression, this talk…
SCINEMA science film festival screening at Penrith Library
Join us at Penrith Library for a screening of the SCINEMA International Science Film Festival, presented as part of National Science Week. SCINEMA showcases a curated selection of short films that explore the wonders of science around the world through engaging storytelling and stunning visuals. This annual film festival offers something for curious minds of…
Growing Together Science in Motion – Garden science expo at Carnaby Rise Primary School
Can a garden help solve the problems of the future? During National Science Week, our school community will explore this exciting question through our whole-school event, Growing Together: Science in Motion – Garden Science Expo. Students from Kindergarten to Year 6 will become scientists, engineers, designers and communicators as they investigate how plants, gardens and…
Our Big Backyard – STEM Stewardship Walk
Become a Backyard Scientist for a Day! Grab your family and join us for an exciting STEM adventure as students take the lead in our Our Big Backyard: STEM Stewardship Walk. Follow student tour guides as they explore the wonders of the Little Para River and local environment. Along the way, you’ll discover amazing plants…
Seeds of the Future Expo
Join us this National Science Week at St Joseph’s Aberdeen for our Seeds of the Future Expo. From 1:30 pm, the Seeds of the Future Expo will open to students, families, the wider community and nearby schools. Student projects created during the day and throughout the year will be displayed, celebrating the creativity, curiosity and…
Ramp Up – Street art meets bush science
Tucked into the Georges River bushland, Oatley Park is home to some of Sydney’s most precious native plants — and some of its most creative young bike riders. This August, both groups are coming together to make something new. Ramp Up is an intergenerational art workshop that invites young people aged 14 to 18 to…
Seeds of Discovery – Growing science at school, home and in the community
What can a tiny seed teach us about the world? During National Science Week, students will become young biologists as they explore the science of living things through hands-on investigations, experiments and STEM challenges. This exciting whole-school event will focus on seeds, plants, growth and the natural world, helping students discover how living things survive,…