The National Quantum and Dark Matter Road Trip is coming to a nearby city or town. As a part of National Science Week, a team of scientists and science communicators will travel around Australia. They are delivering engaging presentations, hands-on activities, pub quizzes and more. The nature of dark matter is one of the biggest…
Topic: Physics
Jingili Science Expo and Science Fair Extravaganza
The Jingili Primary School Science Expo and Science Fair Extravaganza returns! July 31 is all about discovery at the Science Expo. Think like a scientist with awesome hands-on experiments. Ask smart questions, guess what happens with predictions and test your ideas. Learn how science helps us understand the world around us from visiting scientists and…
Junior Brain Games
Think science is just boring equations or something only brainiacs do? Think again! Science is everywhere—helping us create, play, and discover amazing things about the world. And this National Science Week, you get to be part of the action! Gunnedah Library is transforming into a science wonderland with Junior Brain Games and Crafty Creations. Get…
Decoding the Ocean
This event for high school students brings together ocean scientists and the Royal Australian Navy to present inspiring talks to students about STEM topics, such as climate science, meteorology and oceanography. Meet some of our speakers: Matthew England is a keen swimmer, surfer and oceanographer and is passionate about protecting our oceans from climate change…
Kids’ Conference Antarctica 2025
Join us as students present their Antarctic research projects at Kids’ Conference Antarctica 2025 as part of National Science Week. This conference will start a dialogue on new and emerging research in Antarctica, which explores some of the critical issues & wider implications for ourselves and the Earth.
STEMathon 2025
Get ready for STEMathon 2025 – a supercharged day of Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Maths! This exciting event brings together over 1,000 students from 7 local schools for a hands-on, high-energy celebration of creativity, curiosity and problem-solving. It’s a day packed with fun experiments, creative challenges, mind-blowing technology and awesome activities you won’t…
Little Scientists Online Educator Workshop: Decoding nature’s hidden patterns and maths in early STEM
Early childhood educators: Learn about hidden languages in nature and ideas to transform this knowledge into exciting learning opportunities for children. What do broccoli, clouds, snowflakes, ferns, and our lungs have in common? Why is the Fibonacci sequence so important in our lives? Join Little Scientists in the lead up to National Science Week (9…
NextGen Aviators: Drones and Emerging tech workshop for youth
Take to the skies with drones! In this exciting two-day workshop, you’ll discover how drones work and even get to fly one yourself! Designed for young people aged 15 to 18, this hands-on program is all about learning through doing. You’ll explore how drones fly, what they’re made of, and how to control them—both by…
The Science Behind Saving Lives at Sea
Ever wondered how people are rescued at sea—or how science helps save lives? Come find out at Marine Rescue: The Science Behind Saving Lives at Sea! Over two action-packed Saturdays, join us at the Marine Rescue Port Macquarie Boatshed for a fun, free, and family-friendly science open day. In five engaging talks, you’ll hear from…
Deaf Youth Science Camp
Are you a Deaf or hard-of-hearing person aged 12 to 17 years? Register now for the 2025 Deaf Youth Science Camp in ANSTO in Sydney. Launch your own rocket, build an electric circuit, and design and 3D print your own creation! See Australia’s only nuclear reactor on a tour. Find out how they make medicines…