Where would we find you at a party? Working the room, hiding in a corner with your phone, or let’s be honest, you didn’t go but you were pleased to be invited. Join us for a live podcast episode of Convos with Chordates, where two unapologetically loud extroverts and two quietly confident introverts go head…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Science Week Storytelling
Join us during Science Week for a special science-themed edition of our Storytelling sessions! This year’s Science Week theme will come to life through stories, hands-on activities and a special take home surprise to keep the learning and discovery growing long after the session ends.
Climate Fresk Workshop Melbourne
Whether you’re relatively new to learning about climate change, or passionate about raising awareness for climate issues, this collaborative workshop invites you to investigate the big picture of climate change and the complexity of its solutions. Climate Fresk is an organisation that raises awareness about the causes and consequences of climate change and advocates for solutions…
Science in the Pub – “Things that bite and sting” talks and trivia night
Join us for a fun evening of Science in the Pub with James Cook University scientists Jamie Seymour, Lori Lach, and Alex Loukas! Find out about things that bite and sting and whether they can kill you or if they just want a good feed. Professor Jamie Seymour or the “Jelly Dude from Nemo land”…
Girls in Physics Breakfast – Painting the universe: A visual and musical exploration of space-time with Dr Karelle Siellez
Join women physicists across all levels for an opportunity to chat, network, and learn about careers in physics! We will be joined by members of the Brisbane physics community and hear from the 2026 Women in Physics Lecturer as part of the Marie Curie Lectures. This Girls in Physics breakfast for female high school students and…
Plants for Space – Seeding Science from Outback to Outer Space
What do you eat when you’re two years from home and hurtling towards Mars? And what can thousands of years of Indigenous plant knowledge teach us about growing food beyond Earth? Come find out — drop in, explore and be amazed! Plants for Space has landed in Carnarvon, and we’re throwing open the doors of…
Secrets of the Seed – Exploring South Australian Plant and Seed Science
This National Science Week, we invite you to step behind the scenes of South Australia’s plant conservation efforts. You will meet rare and threatened plant species, learn about the state’s seed bank, and discover how our scientists and flora ecologists protect plants from extinction. Get involved with some hands-on propagation techniques, with your own native paper daisy seed to grow and take home. Book…
Expanding the Cosmos at Mount Gnomon
Escape to the Dark Skies of Mount Gnomon Farm for a memorable evening of astronomy, culture, food, and music in one of the most atmospheric settings of North West Lutruwita/Tasmania. With minimal light pollution and the lush surrounds of the Dial Range, this is the perfect spot to gaze skyward and contemplate our place in…
Seeds of Curiosity – Ulverstone Community Garden x The Lost Seed
From healthy soils and pollinators to seeds, food systems and biodiversity, community gardens are living laboratories where science, nature and people come together. Join us at the Ulverstone Community Garden during National Science Week learn how to save seed (and keep it pure) with heirloom seed expert Kerryn Martin. Kerryn will be taking participants through…
Local Waterways
Students at the Blue Mountains Steiner School will learn about healthy waterways and test local water samples. They will use a range of scientific and everyday equipment to measure and record the properties of samples from around their school and homes allowing them to see the health of their local water sources and to compare…