Science Week Fun day at Bega Library Roll up for a morning of science, learning and fun at Bega Library with guest speakers, activities for all the family, demonstrations and information stands. Presenters include – The ANU Medical School Learn about germs, the nervous system and what to do in the event of a snake…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Brisbane State High School STEM Stalls (Thursday)
Come along to STEM stalls on Thursday (14/8) at lunchtime! These STEM stalls are situated on the lower campus, designed to inspire junior students to choose science as an interest and not solely for the ATAR. The stalls allow students to explore topics such as space and astronomy, science in nature, the maths hidden in…
The Science of Nature Play with Tiny Creators
Join us for an exciting adventure in the Science of Nature Play with Tiny Creators! Kids aged 2-7 will embark on a fun-filled journey to explore what happens when science and nature combine. Children will make their own seed bombs to take home and create a sensory garden where they can look, touch and smell…
Towards Nature-Rich Liveable Cities of the Future
About the lecture: Our cities face unprecedented challenges – from rapid population growth and environmental pollution to climate change, biodiversity loss, and declining human wellbeing. While urban green and blue spaces offer enormous potential to address these challenges through nature-based solutions, they are increasingly under pressure from urbanisation and climate impacts. Join Distinguished Professor Michelle…
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…
From Weeds to Wildlife: Talking Conservation in the Hunter Wetlands
The Hunter Wetlands Centre is taking part in National Science Week 2025 with a morning of lively talks on conservation. Focusing on what’s happening in our Ramsar-listed Hunter Estuary Wetlands, guest speakers Dr John Gould (University of Newcastle) and Geoff Nicholls (Hunter Wetlands Centre) will be joining us to discuss research projects and invasive species…
Nerd Nite Melbourne
Nerd Nite Melbourne is back for another round of wild, weird, and wonderful talks that make you say “huh, cool!” and “wait, WHAT?” all in the same night. It’s like school—but in a bar, with drinks, laughs, and nerds who actually want to be there. This August, we’re diving into three totally different (and totally…
Nerd Nite Melbourne
Nerd Nite Melbourne is back for another round of wild, weird, and wonderful talks that make you say “huh, cool!” and “wait, WHAT?” all in the same night. It’s like school—but in a bar, with drinks, laughs, and nerds who actually want to be there. This August, we’re diving into three totally different (and totally…
Nerd Nite Melbourne
Nerd Nite Melbourne is back for another round of wild, weird, and wonderful talks that make you say “huh, cool!” and “wait, WHAT?” all in the same night. It’s like school—but in a bar, with drinks, laughs, and nerds who actually want to be there. This August, we’re diving into three totally different (and totally…
Water Wonders: Water for Life – Helping Plants and People Grow
Water Wonders: Water for Life – Helping Plants and People Grow is a FREE hands-on, child-led STEAM program for kids aged 2–5 that celebrates National Science Week by turning water play into a fun science adventure. Using pipes and special water racing gates, kids will experiment with how water flows, how pressure changes the speed,…