Future Science Talks – Comedy Edition

Future Science Talks: Comedy Edition is debuting in Cairns after sold out shows all across Australia.  This show features local scientists from Cairns who have partnered with comedians to infuse humour and laughs into scientific talks. Laugh and learn at the same time.  At this show, you’ll be hearing from Cairns’ best and brightest science…

National Science Walk

Join the National Science Walk in Spalding Park to discover local groups and organisations and hear about their positive actions for a better world.  You will meet passionate community members, explore sustainable practices, hear inspiring stories of environmental stewardship and find out how you can contribute to a greener future. Have the change to meet…

Centenary Institute – When Art Meets Science

We invite you to join the Centenary Institute as we showcase our best and brightest scientists during National Science Week. Hosted by multi-award-winning STEM journalist and broadcaster Rae Johnston, When Art Meets Science is being held during National Science Week to recognise scientific advances being made by researchers at Centenary. You will hear from some of…

Young Tassie Scientists at George Town Community Hub

The Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania graduates.  During National Science Week they share their work at schools through engaging talks and cool activities The Young Tassie Scientist on this roadtrip are: Alex Paton (She/her), Ecologist – Zoology & Invasive Species Arjun Jothish Nair (He/him), Public Health Engineering – Menzies Institute for Medical Research Emily Attrill (She/her),…

Young Tassie Scientists at HIVE Science Centre

The Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania graduates.  During National Science Week they share their work at schools through engaging talks and cool activities At HIVE family day you can meet: Alex Paton  (She/Her)  Zoology & Invasive Species    Heath Dimsey (He/Him)  Mathematical Chemistry   Jasmine Peterson (She/Her)  Graphs, maths and data  Sophie Young (She/Her) …

Young Tassie Scientists at the Festival of Bright Ideas

The Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania graduates.  During National Science Week they share their work at schools through engaging talks and cool activities At the YTS table at the Festival of Bright Ideas, you might meet:  Bharath  Dinakaran (He/Him)  Alternate Pollinators  Elise Cleary (She/Her)  Behavioural Neuroscience & Decision Making  Jonty Dehnert, Conservation Ecology …

Measuring Personal Exposure to UV

Scientists from the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) are slipping on suits fitted with ultraviolet radiation (UVR) sensors to measure the influence of reflective surfaces such as sand on UVR exposure.   Australia has the highest skin cancer rates globally with more than two in three Australians diagnosed with skin cancer in their…

Forrest Research Foundation National Science Week Showcase

The Forrest Research Foundation invites you to attend our first ever National Science Week Showcase event! This event features 10 short talks together with day-long show and tell activity stations. Join us at Forrest Hall to see, hear and learn about the world-leading science and technology research underway by early-career researchers across Western Australia. Show…

Royal Queensland Show, Ekka

National Science Week at the Ekka! Ekka’s Learning Trail Join Ekka’s agronomist Rhondda and her Farmyard Friends on the Ekka’s Learning Trail. This is a self-guided tour showcasing agricultural education learning experiences with a specific focus on AgTech and the science behind food and fibres. The Learning Trail Passport and Teacher’s Guide make the connection…

Australia in Space – Earth and Beyond

Discover how Australia’s location and expertise give us a unique advantage in space with a visit to the exhibition Australia in Space – Earth and Beyond at Redcliffe Museum. Use a virtual telescope to ‘link up’ with iconic deep space missions that Australia supports, or discover how satellites allow over-the-horizon communications in a laser-based puzzle…