STEM Mayhem Day is back for its fourth year at Malanda State School—bigger, bolder, and bursting with creativity! Led by passionate STEM teacher Greg Lanyon and proudly supported by the Malanda community and P&C Association, this year’s theme invites students to explore the universe through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—guided by the hidden language of…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Play and Explore
Get ready to ignite your curiosity and explore the wonders of the universe as Georges River Libraries presents an out of this world lineup of activities for National Science Week. This year’s theme, Decoding the Universe, promises to captivate budding scientists and curious minds of all ages. Play and Explore is the highlight of the…
Science Week: Decoding the universe – North Lakes
Hear from passionate University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) researchers on how science might just help save the world we live in. Healthy people and a healthy planet are central to the discussion, with some incredible examples of research happening right here in Moreton Bay as well as further afield both nationally and globally. This…
AI in science: the promise, perils and path forward – AI and our food
Seed-planting farmbots, pest-detecting drones, and robotic noses for evaluating wine and beer…the future of food production and farming is high tech. AI has the potential to boost the sustainability and efficiency of Australian agriculture. It can selectively control weeds, saving on herbicide use. It can figure out the perfect time to water a crop, and…
Buzzz ACT
The Chamaeleon Collective present their newest dance and science show for children … Buzzz ACT! Through the magic of movement and music our show explores the importance of bees for the ecology, biodiversity and our food train. The Chamaeleon Collective, Canberra’s inclusive dance company, are a boutique offering of artistic excellence in the inclusive and…
White Rock – School Screenings
White Rock is a 45-minute documentary exposing a hidden impact of the climate crisis – the explosion of longspined sea urchins devastating Australia’s kelp forests. Through stunning visuals and compelling storytelling, White Rock exposes the threat and presents tangible solutions to save Australia’s kelp forests before it’s too late. Screenings are running during National Science…
2025 Marie Curie Lectures – Your quantum future with Dr Sol H Jacobsen
The humble electron is a pillar of modern technology. They power almost every aspect of daily life, from your toaster to your phone. But these devices use only one quantum property of the electrons: their charge. Today, physicists are harnessing other properties – such as their “spin” – to advance a new technological revolution. This…
2025 Marie Curie Lectures – From Quantum Past to Quantum Future with Dr Sol H Jacobsen and Dr Danielle Holmes
The first quantum century fundamentally changed the way we understand and interact with our world. It gave us much of the technology underpinning modern life: lasers, LEDs, GPS, MRI, solar cells, electron microscopes, and myriad others. The revolutionary potential of the next quantum century promises applications necessary for solving our greatest global challenges. Join us…
Dripstone Middle School Science Fair – Unveiling the Mysteries of Earth and Beyond
In celebration of National Science Week 2025, Dripstone Middle School is delighted to host its annual science fair themed “Unveiling the Mystery of Earth and Beyond”. Embark into the journey of curiosity and critical exploration from the innermost processes of our living planet to the vast unknowns of the universe. Each student project is an…
Hunter Science Festival at Newcastle Museum
The Hunter Innovation and Science Hub (HISH) is thrilled to announce the Hunter Science Festival will return in 2025! Delivered in collaboration with the City of Newcastle, this years event is bigger and better than ever. The festival will feature interactive science zones, mini electric vehicles, two science shows by Fizzics Education, PLUS, engaging talks…