Discover, learn and play at our community science day! With special guests Starr’s Planetarium, the University of Newcastle’s SMART Team and access to our very own STREAM resources, celebrate science in a fun and interactive way, all day. Starr’s Planetarium Discover the universe with Starr’s Planetarium’s state-of-the-art 360° 4K mobile theatre. Combining stunning visuals, surround…
Geospatial tools are changing the way we live, work and move around. We use them every day without thinking about it: when tracking a delivery or finding a nearby café. Satellites, drones and sensors manage traffic, respond to emergencies, monitor disasters, and constantly track our movements. Huge spatial data sets help us see new patterns. But…
Science Alive is an immersive event where you can discover the science behind all aspects of our day-to-day lives. It’s a great day out for the family where you can spark your curiosity, with a diverse range of exhibits and interactive displays. Come and experience ‘All kinds of Awesome’ with leading organisations and community groups….
Join us for a Public Lecture by Professor Uri Onn from the Mathematical Sciences Institute (MSI), at the Australian National University as part of National Science Week. This lecture aims at introducing the general audience to a beautiful relationship between maths, physics and music. We will explore the evolution of ideas that led to the…
Buzzz into Belco Arts Centre this National Science Week with Chamaeleon Collective, Canberra’s inclusive dance company. Buzzz ACT is an award-winning dance and science experience celebrating the bees that keep our world humming. Through the magic of movement and music this fun and fabulous show explores the importance of bees for the ecology, biodiversity and…
Do you have what it takes to be an astronaut? For children aged 7-11. Create a game using Scratch that will test if you have what it takes to be an astronaut! Also, see how far the International Space Station travels in the time it takes you to react. This project is suitable for beginners.
The National Measurement Institute invites you to the 2026 Measurement Awards, held online during National Science Week. This free event celebrates people and projects that use measurement science to make a difference. Measurement science helps us check that things are accurate, safe and reliable. It supports many parts of daily life, from health and food…
The Forrest Research Foundation invites you to its National Science Week Showcase. 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 inside molecules or watch…
Albert Einstein famously wrote to fellow physicist Max Born: “I, at any rate, am convinced that God is not playing at dice.” A century later, scientists regularly invoke chance and randomness to explain the natural world. What does this mean? Has physics resolved whether the universe fundamentally operates by chance? This talk explores these deep…
Get ready for a day of discovery, creativity, and hands-on fun as Tomerong Public School celebrates National Science Week! Students will explore the wonders of science through exciting experiments, engaging challenges, and interactive activities that spark curiosity and inspire young minds. From amazing discoveries to explosive demonstrations, Science Day is all about asking questions, solving…
