This year’s Young Tassie Scientists from the University of Tasmania are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. Some of the Young Tassie Scientists on the trip are: Victoria Roy (She/her), Medical Scientist – Bloody Good Science!!! Jared Magyar (He/him), Geophysicist – Between Rocks and…
Topic: Indigenous Knowledge
Yarning Series – Conversations that connect
Join us for the inaugural Yarning Series at Queensland Museum Tropics in 2026, where four inspiring First Nations leaders share their powerful stories and journeys. Proudly supported by The University of Queensland. Jordan Ivey: On Indigenous Leadership in Reef Restoration and Protection As part of National Science Week, join us for an inspiring talk with…
SCINEMA Screening
Join us at 6pm on Thursday, 27th August, at the Lyle Theatre (Redmond Barry Building, The University of Melbourne) for an awesome night of science fiction, non-fiction and everything in between! We’ll be watching a variety of documentaries, dramas, short films and animations selected from SCINEMA, an international science film festival as a part of…
What is Australia’s most amazing wildflower?
The ABC wants to find Australia’s most amazing native wildflower, and we need your help! We’re going beyond banksias and waratahs to discover blooms from the unsung understorey. With the help of experts, we’ve selected 10 flowering plants from across the country as contenders for the title of Australia’s Most Amazing Wildflower. Each wildflower is…
What’s In My Bag?
What’s in My Bag? Get ready to peek inside a scientist’s bag and be amazed by science! Have you ever wondered what scientists actually take with them when they head out into the field? In this National Science Week event, you’ll meet real scientists working in some of Australia’s most incredible places—from the icy landscapes…
SCINEMA: Science From Mexico
Canberra science film fans – SCINEMA presents a weekend of screenings at Mill Theatre at Dairy Rd. This session presents three short films showcasing science from Mexico. Science From Mexico Program: 11:00 am – ‘Mexico on screen’: El Chichón is Still Alive (40 mins) Mexico, Ali Zare A still active volcano in Chiapas Mexico and…
Growing conservation through innovation at Sydney Zoo
Step into a world where science, innovation and wildlife collide at Sydney Zoo’s Conservation Through Innovation, a dynamic, multi‑day National Science Week experience designed for families, students and curious minds of all ages. Begin your adventure on the Discovery Trail, a self‑guided journey highlighting threatened species from cassowaries to cheetahs and the real conservation science…
First Nations Science – Sharing Narungga knowledge
Join us for an afternoon of First-Nation’s science showcasing Narungga knowledge, inviting people of all ages to see science through the lens of the oldest living culture in the world. Experience a spread of cultural performances, with a Welcome and Smoking ceremony from Taikurtinna, followed by a performance of The Fish Net Dance with an…
Budding Scientist Expo
Join us for an exciting STEAM expo, showcasing a range of hands-on environmental education activities relating to the 2026 National Science Week school theme, ‘Seeds of Science: Nurturing knowledge for all’. This expo will feature a range of teaching activities for kids aged 0 to 5 yrs old, and will help parents, carers and educators…
Girls as Leaders in STEM Workshop – Saving the Southern Bent-Wing Bat
Girls as Leaders in STEM (GALS) Academy with Zoos Victoria Workshop: During this GALS Academy event, Deakin University and Zoos Victoria are teaming up on Deakin University Warrnambool’s campus to provide an experience of STEM innovation in action. Learning from Conservation Scientists into the next steps in saving a critically endangered species, the Southern Bent-wing…