Join us for special storytime sessions all about science to celebrate National Science Week! Join in action rhymes, games and stories. For ages 3 to 6 and their parent or carer. On every Tuesday and Thursday at 11am. This event takes place weekly (except during school holidays). Bookings are essential and open one week in advance….
Topic: Indigenous Knowledge
Science Showcase UOW: Live ABC Illawarra radio broadcast from UOW Wollongong Campus
Join the live broadcast of ABC Illawarra from the University of Wollongong for National Science Week. On campus, at the UniBar, ABC Illawarra will broadcast Drive with Lindsay McDougall. Throughout the show, there will be a diverse range of live interviews of UOW academics, professional staff and research students. From biomechanics to biodiversity, caves and…
Biomimicry Mini Expo
Where did the Shinkansen train design originate? The design of the train’s nose was inspired by the beak of the kingfisher bird, which allows it to move through the water (or air) with minimal resistance. Biomimicry means learning from nature to make new technology. For example, suits that let people glide like sugar gliders help…
Springton Primary School Science Week
Daily science activities with the whole school.
Plants and Pollinators
Learn about the animals that help pollinate our plants, from the bird and the bee to the butterflies and trees. Hear from the experts or go on a guided talk with our keepers and Horticulturalists. Visitors can build their own native bee hotel that they get to take home with them or listen at storytelling time for…
Magnet Magic – Explore, discover and erupt
Hey there! Want to see a volcano explode, look at tiny plant cells under a microscope, dig for gold, and hear amazing stories about the stars? Then you’re invited to a super cool science celebration that’s all about learning, exploring, and having fun with your friends, family, and community! This awesome day is packed with…
Decoding the Lane Cove River at MSCW
Students from St Kevin’s Catholic Primary School along with student mentors at Marist Sister’s College Woolwich will conduct a range of water testing and analysis in order to determine the health of the water and the plant and animal life suitable to live in the ecosystem.
STEMx Networking: For women and gender diverse humans
You’re invited to attend Science Gallery Melbourne’s STEMx Networking event – supported by BASF. This event supports diversity and inclusion in the STEM fields by focusing on bringing together women and gender-diverse people. In a speed-meeting setting, you’ll have the unique opportunity to connect with others working in STEM in direct conversation. We’re welcoming people…
2025 Science Fair
Starr’s Planetarium Dome Shows Tycho Goes To Mars 10am – 11am, suitable for ages 5+ Join Tycho as he searches for water on cold, dusty Mars. Luckily, he meets Oppy, the NASA rover, who can help him explore! Bookings essential The Great Solar System Adventure 11am – 12pm, suitable for ages 7+ Join showman extraordinaire…
Kilcoy State School Science Expo
Kilcoy State School Science Expo will embrace the National Science Week theme, Species Survival: More Than Just Sustainability, by showcasing the biodiversity of our local region. Our small town is proud of the important role we play in food production in the area, and our education and care in protecting our endemic plants and animals,…