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…
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Backing yourself in rooms that weren’t built for you.
Many rural women who step into leadership have, at some point, walked into a room where they were the only one: the only woman, the only person from outside the capital city, and the only one without the background that everyone else seemed to share. This panel brings together three rural Queensland leaders to talk…
Building a Common Understanding of Rare-Earth Elements
Rare-earth elements are having a moment in the public spotlight, having come from obscurity to the forefront of the national (and international) consciousness. These elements have long been used in industrial and household applications, for example, in magnets and catalytic converters, but increasingly, their unique properties have made them indispensable components of many modern devices…
Kingswood High School Science Open Night
You are warmly invited to Kingswood High School’s National Science Week 2026 celebration Join us for an exciting evening where you will experience different seeds of science. Enjoy a live show in our Multipurpose Hall presented by Fizzics. You’ll also have the chance to meet our passionate future Scientist, the KHS Science Night student…
Capture the Beauty of Physics – 2026 Australian Institute of Physics ACT Branch Photo Competition
Capture the beauty, power, and wonder of physics in a single frame! The Australian Institute of Physics’s ACT Branch is excited to invite photographers, scientists, students, and physics enthusiasts across the country to enter the AIP-ACT Branch Photography Competition. Whether you’re snapping light refraction through a prism, the intricate mechanics of a machine, or stunning…
Women in Engineering – An Evening at Hatch
Step inside Hatch for networking, real conversations with engineers, and insight into diverse engineering career pathways. Women in Engineering – An Evening at Hatch Join Hatch for an evening of networking, a live panel, and great conversation. This event brings students into Hatch for networking and industry insights. Hear from a diverse panel of engineers…
Seeds of Science Festival
Celebrate National Science Week at Swinburne’s Seeds of Science Festival, an afternoon of discovery, inspiration and exploration! Hear inspiring stories from researchers and alumni, explore our Virtual Universe, enjoy interactive exhibits and networking, and discover how curiosity grows into groundbreaking scientific discoveries. Across our exciting and diverse program for this year’s festival, you can expect…
Engineer the Future – Science Week STEM Night
We are thrilled to invite students from Year 7 to Year 9 to participate in our exciting STEM event at James Cook University’s Ideas Lab (JCU) on the 27th of August, 2026. This event is a fantastic opportunity for young minds to explore the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics through hands-on activities, interactive…
Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum
Join us during National Science Week to discover a spectacular museum which houses the Somerville Collection of fossils and minerals from across the world. The Fossil Gallery includes specimens from every major stage of life on Earth.The centrepiece is a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, and also includes other dinosaur skeletons and fossils, a sabre tooth cat skull,…
Boordakan-Ak Djinanginy (Looking to the Future) Day
Calling teachers of Years 7 and 8 First Nations students. Celebrate National Science Week by heading to the Curtin campus to meet university and industry experts as they showcase their work through exciting hands-on activities. Hosted by Curtin Science and Engineering and the Centre for Aboriginal Studies, this day will highlight how fun STEM can…