This year, Namoi Valley Christian School is undertaking an exciting and meaningful collaboration between two important events on the school calendar: NAIDOC Celebrations and National Science Week. By bringing these two celebrations together, we aim to honour the rich cultural heritage of Australia’s First Nations peoples while also promoting curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking through…
Topic: Indigenous Knowledge
Can Light Measure a Hair? Can Seeds Reveal a Story? What about Satellites? Let’s Find Out Together
Across two inspiring days, Open Access College students from all over South Australia will gather to explore hidden worlds, blending modern science with ancient perspectives. On campus at Marden, Thursday 14 August, we kick off with an Introduction to Quantum Mechanics – a high school session that unpacks the mind-bending ideas behind particles, uncertainty, and…
Nature ‘Fingerprint’ Forensics!
Did you know snail shells are actually MATHS? Come and find out more at our exciting Living Gallery for Science Week! Grade 5–6 students will be your science buddies as you explore patterns in nature using a fun art activity called gel plate printing. Make your own prints, spot spirals, shapes, and textures, and become…
Nerang Cluster Science Extravaganza
The afternoon discover session invites students to actively engage in the discovery process, and highlights the community involvement aspect with the inclusive language of “decode” and “discover.” It also gives a sense of adventure, encouraging students and families to dive into the world of STEM together. This discovery session would run for an afternoon in…
Science in the Brewery
Join us for our second captivating evening celebrating innovation and discovery. Science in the Brewery is all about engaging and informing our community, sharing our knowledge and sparking discussions about all things SCIENCE! Co-hosted by Inspiring Australia Gladstone STEM Hub Network and Ward’s Brewery, this event is a highlight of National Science Week. Whether you’re a scientist,…
Upper Mountains Science Hub: Talking Science at Scenic World
Welcome to the Upper Mountains Science Hub event, where we’re Talking Science @ Scenic World! Join us for an exciting in-person gathering at the stunning location of Scenic World. Dive into fascinating discussions, engage with fellow science enthusiasts, and explore the wonders of the natural world. Hear from passionate researchers and conservationists, learn about their work and get…
STEM without borders: IAQ Ambassadors connect with Longreach School of Distance Education
As part of National Science Week celebrations, IAQ Ambassadors Dr Christina Zdenek, Luis Villegas-Aguilar, and David Corporal will connect with students from the Longreach School of Distance Education – one of the largest virtual classrooms in the world. Located in Outback Queensland, the school supports remote families across vast distances, living up to its motto:…
National Science Week Afternoon tea with the Queensland Chief Scientist
Join Professor Kerrie Wilson, Queensland Chief Scientist; Allison Bambrick, Executive Director of the Department of the Environment, Science, Tourism and Innovation; and the 2025 National Science Week travelling scientists – Dr Christina Zdenek, Luis Villegas-Aguilar and David Corporal – for an insightful and meaningful gathering. Hosted at Country University Centre RAPAD CWQ, this event offers…
Library STEM Fair at Repton Public School
Come to the STEM Fair! We will host a science technology engineering and mathematical fair with new books to stimulate our creative thinking and enhance our learning. We will display our ideas through creative presentations in the library for everyone to see.
Science After Dark – Improv X Science
Join us to see tales told by scientists, and comedians trying to navigate their way through stories about molecules, microscopes, and a lot of laboratory disasters. This show will feature Sydney-based scientists sharing their latest research. But then, improvisers from the Sydney Improv Comedy Cagefight will then modify these stories, adding a comedic twist to…