Join us at the Cairns Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre to celebrate National Science Week with an evening of marine marvels and cutting-edge research. This special event welcomes UQ alumni and community members to dive into the fascinating world of aquatic predators. Hear from Professor Craig Franklin on his world-leading crocodile research, and Dr Mariel Familiar López as she shares…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Soil Science Spectacular
The “Soil Science Spectacular” will engage the Central Australian Primary Schools in hands on innovative day science festival exploring the hidden ecosystems beneath our feet and how it relates to gut biome and health. Through collaboration between ALEC, Alice Springs Community Gardens, local schools, and keynote presenter Costa Georgiadis (ABC Gardening Australia), the event will…
Cat Tracking Community Meetup: Help protect local wildlife and keep cats safe
Join us for a free community info session and learn how you can make a difference for Darwin’s cats—and our native wildlife. Find out how roaming and feral cats affect our local environment, the risks cats face when outdoors, and how you can help protect both animals and ecosystems. Hear from wildlife experts from the…
Glass Lab – The science of hot glass
Step into the heat of the Glass Lab, a special Science Week 2025 event where science meets fire in a live glassblowing demo that reveals the secrets behind molten glass! Watch as expert glass artists shape glowing, 1,100°C glass right before your eyes, exploring the physics, chemistry, and transformation of materials in real time. Learn…
Kiln Chemistry: Striker Fish
In Kiln Chemistry: Striker Fish, kids design their own fused glass fish using magical ‘Striker’ glass that changes colour when fired. Explore heat, colour reactions, and the science of fusing in a fun, creative environment. Ages Suitable for 8 + (children aged 5 to 8 years old will need to be accompanied and assisted at…
The Clitoral Chronicles
This National Science Week, we’re lifting the hood on the most neglected organ in biology: the clitoris! Join us for a live show that’s equal parts hilarious and enlightening. Through immersive performances, outrageous anatomical costumes, and wild but true tales from the animal kingdom, you’ll learn what you should have learned in sex-ed, including what…
Science Week / Book Week Cross Over Event at Narrogin Library
Celebrate Science Week & Book Week at Narrogin Library! Join us for a tiggerific crossover event where science meets storytelling! This year, we’re exploring the wonders of the world through the whimsical lens of A.A. Milne, bringing the beloved characters of Winnie-the-Pooh into a realm of discovery and imagination. Over two weeks we have science…
STEM Against the Storm: The Queensland Flood Innovation Challenge – Predict, Protect, Rebuild
What is it? A statewide competition inviting Queenslander residents of all ages to develop ideas that help communities better predict, mitigate and/or recover from floods. Focus areas (choose one) 1. Prediction & Early Warning – Forecasting, alerts, data science, Indigenous knowledge 2. Mitigation – Community protection, infrastructure, animals 3. Recovery – Clean-up, rebuilding, resilience Entry types…
Kindy Scientists: Learning from Nature’s Tiny Engineers
Buzz Buzz Buzz! Yeronga Park Kindy is ready to BUZZ into action and discover the amazing world of native bees. Why are bees so important? What can we do to make sure bees can thrive? Led by a visiting scientist, this interactive experience will spark curiosity and critical thinking as children learn about the vital…
What would it feel like to be in space?
This event is part of Bray Park SHS’s Astronomy Night on August 7th. In this one-hour long activity, you will experience the science of star light, extreme cold and why you can’t suck through a straw or scream in space.