Welcome to the Upper Mountains Science Hub event, where we’re Talking Science @ Scenic World! Join us for an exciting in-person gathering at the stunning location of Scenic World. Dive into fascinating discussions, engage with fellow science enthusiasts, and explore the wonders of the natural world. Hear from passionate researchers and conservationists, learn about their work and get…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Cetacean Rights – Why whales (large and small) matter…
What vital ecological functions do cetaceans, large and small, perform? How does our exploitation, past and present, diminish their abilities to perform these extraordinarily important actions thus placing them, ourselves and the planet at large at risk? These are fundamental questions regarding our own survival. Our focus in 2025 will be highlighting Dolphin Watch core business…
Specimens Across Time
A 200th birthday tribute to Baron von Mueller. Join us for a special National Science Week public talk and step behind the scenes of the National Herbarium of Victoria. This year marks 200 years since the birth of Baron Ferdinand von Mueller—global scientific powerhouse, intrepid explorer, and founder of what is now the National Herbarium…
STEM without borders: IAQ Ambassadors connect with Longreach School of Distance Education
As part of National Science Week celebrations, IAQ Ambassadors Dr Christina Zdenek, Luis Villegas-Aguilar, and David Corporal will connect with students from the Longreach School of Distance Education – one of the largest virtual classrooms in the world. Located in Outback Queensland, the school supports remote families across vast distances, living up to its motto:…
Family Science Night
We are excited to invite students and their families to attend the upcoming Family Science Night, a fun-filled evening of hands-on learning and discovery. This year’s theme is Decoding the Universe, and we have an exciting list of activities planned for everyone to enjoy. The evening will begin with a short presentation by a local…
National Science Week Afternoon tea with the Queensland Chief Scientist
Join Professor Kerrie Wilson, Queensland Chief Scientist; Allison Bambrick, Executive Director of the Department of the Environment, Science, Tourism and Innovation; and the 2025 National Science Week travelling scientists – Dr Christina Zdenek, Luis Villegas-Aguilar and David Corporal – for an insightful and meaningful gathering. Hosted at Country University Centre RAPAD CWQ, this event offers…
Community Science Corner Launch at Gosnells Library
Join us for a fun-filled morning of science, nature, and community as we officially open the Community Science Corner! Step into the world of Citizen Science – where curious minds of all ages can explore, observe, and discover together. Whether you’re a nature lover, budding scientist, or just looking for a great family morning out,…
Science Open House
Explore the zoomable universe with an exciting Open House in the school science laboratories.
The world through a Microscope
We will be purchasing microscopes and then looking at things from the world around us. For example, the juniors will collect things from nature and then look at them through the microscope. The seniors will look at and make slides of different things. They will be able to record their findings electronically and describe what…
Library STEM Fair at Repton Public School
Come to the STEM Fair! We will host a science technology engineering and mathematical fair with new books to stimulate our creative thinking and enhance our learning. We will display our ideas through creative presentations in the library for everyone to see.