The RMIT Women in STEM Conference is designed to provide students and staff at RMIT a chance to connect and engage with various aspects of STEM. Join the conference on Wednesday 12th August 2026 at RMIT City Campus (Megaflex 008.04.013) or virtually via Microsoft Teams hosted by the College of Vocational Education. This interactive conference will…
Topic: Health and Medical
2026 Space Faring Civilisation Film Festival
Imagine a bright future with science. The Space Faring Civilisation (SFC) Film Festival is back for 2026. We are a Canberra-grown festival that loves telling stories about science and space. We show films that give us hope for the future and show how science and imagination can help us build a better world. Free Workshops…
National Science Week 2026 with The Forrest Research Foundation
The Forrest Research Foundation invites you to its National Science Week Showcase on August 8th 2026. Join us in creating memorable experiences at the frontiers of science. We’ve teamed up with Supersonic Science, who will guide you into exciting and explosive experiments all-day long. You can… Embark on virtual reality experiences where you can journey…
Science in the Scrub 2026
Science in the Scrub returns to Western Sydney Parklands this National Science Week — bringing a full day of fun, discovery and hands-on science to Lizard Log on 23 August 2026. Join us for a FREE day out where open grasslands and bushland become Western Sydney’s biggest outdoor lab. For the first time, the…
Science in the Swamp 2026
Science in the Swamp is back in Centennial Park this National Science Week — and bigger than ever. Join us on 16 August 2026 for a FREE day out where Centennial Park transforms into a large-scale, hands-on science experience filled with things to try, test and explore. With more than 50 stalls, workshops and activity…
Chris Sobey – Dedicating a lifetime’s work to science and new treatments for stroke
Join Distinguished Professor Chris Sobey to learn about his incredible career as a medical researcher, the research driving innovative stroke therapies, and what is involved in designing and delivering large-scale national clinical trials. Distinguished Professor Chris Sobey has devoted his career to advancing science and improving outcomes for stroke patients. Over decades of research, his…
Indigenous Science Experience at Redfern
How do native bees connect to healthy ecosystems and caring for Country? Which seaweeds have long been used for environmental sustainability? How is native flora used in bush medicines? What can we learn from the ingenuity of Aboriginal tools and technologies developed over thousands of years? And how can Torres Strait Islander virtual reality bring cultural experiences…
Brain Break – Mount Barker Library and Community Resource Centre
Join us at the Mount Barker Library and Community Resource Centre for morning tea and science trivia to celebrate National Science Week. Community members of all ages are welcome; morning tea will be provided.
Science, Music and more at the Planetarium
Nate Eggins (a.k.a. Conspiracy of One) is returning with his unique Planetarium Variety Show for a fourth year running! Join us once again at the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium during National Science Week for an evening of: · Quirky sciency music, funny rants, audience participation & prize giveaways, · Stunning visuals that will take you…
Plant a Seed – Save a life
The Museum of Human Disease invites NSW high school students to take part in a creative science communication challenge exploring the theme “Seeds of Science: Nurturing Knowledge for All.” In collaboration with DonateLife NSW, this year’s competition encourages students to investigate the science, ethics and real-world impact of organ and tissue donation. Students will explore…