Reef Ecologic will be hosting a webinar with Dr Mark Read, a wildlife biologist and protected area manager working with the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. He will be discussing the Great Barrier Reef Green Turtle Research Program, as well as conservation, management and sustainable use of species and habitats within the Great Barrier…
Join us for the Clarendon Primary School Science Fair where you can see our students amazing science projects and Oliphant Science Awards entries! Students will be hanging out with their amazing work to answer questions, run demonstrations and be judged by special judges for prizes. This event is a must see of primary science excellence!…
Join us for a free, hands-on STEM event celebrating National Science Week 2026 at Optics Central Sydney. Step into the role of a scientist and discover the incredible world hidden inside seeds, sprouts and plants using real microscopes. Through exciting investigations and interactive activities, you’ll observe, compare and explore fascinating specimens, learning how even the…
Enjoy walking 50km of the spectacular larapuna / Bay of Fires coastline this August on five big beach walks over four days. Come for one day, two days or all four and get lots of fresh air while helping keep our precious coast healthy. Along the way we’ll work together to control the beach weed…
Dr Cecilia Villacorta-Rath (JCU), will explore the use of environmental DNA (eDNA) used to detection of invasive invertebrates in northern Australia. Braden Willows (UniSQ) will present his intriguing research into the Eucalypt-fungi relationships associated with the impact of Lantana. Meanwhile, Alicia Dunn (Sweep Deep), will be bringing up one of their underwater drones and explain their use to cull…
What can our waterways tell us about the future of our city? Join Geography Victoria on a fascinating field trip through Melbourne’s urban waterways, travelling by bus to five sites along Merri Creek, Moonee Ponds Creek and the Maribyrnong River. From the devastating 2022 Victorian floods to the challenges of pollution, urban development and climate…
Did you know your love of orchids on social media could be putting them at risk of extinction? A recent scientific publication, Liked to death: the impacts of social media and photography on biodiversity, reveals how social media exposure is threatening some of Australia’s most delicate orchid species — attracting well-meaning nature lovers to sensitive…
Pub Trivia hosted by Science Teachers of Tamworth, NSW. Turning your weekly Welders Dog trivia night into a Science Week Trivia Extravaganza. The questions will be covering the wonderful world of science so start studying! All welcome.
Get up close with some of Australia’s most fascinating reptiles in this unique National Science Week experience. Discover the incredible science behind reptile adaptations, survival, behaviour and evolution through hands on encounters with live animals. Meet snakes, lizards, turtles and more while learning how science helps us understand and protect Australia’s amazing wildlife. This interactive…
Strap in, and journey to the deep this National Science Week! Dive in deep as we explore each of the five ocean zones and discover what makes them a unique habitat. Through live demonstrations and interactive elements, we’ll investigate each layer of the ocean and discuss its environmental conditions, the species that have adapted to…
