Join us for this free event as part of the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Lecture and to help us celebrate National Science Week 2025! We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki for an unforgettable keynote lecture where he will delve into the weird, wonderful, and mind-blowing world of science. This exciting event will…
Topic: Physics
The Quantum Experience – Live Expo and Public Lecture
Have you ever been curious about “Quantum”? This is the event for you! The Quantum Experience is your chance to discover what quantum science really means — and why it’s popping up everywhere from computing to materials science. This family-friendly National Science Week event invites you to dive into the fascinating world of quantum science…
Erindale Escape Room
Welcome, brilliant minds, to the Erindale College Ultimate Science Escape Room! Time is ticking, and the only way out is through your knowledge and teamwork. The lab is locked down, and experiments are underway. Can you decipher the puzzles hidden in the world of Physics, Chemistry, Health Science, Earth Science, Food Science and Psychology? Solve the…
Toddler Time (14 months-3 years)
Enjoy fun stories, action songs and rhymes for busy toddlers in this STEM-themed Toddler Time event to celebrate National Science Week. For children aged 14 months to 3 years and their parent or carer. On every Wednesday and Thursday at 10am. This event takes place weekly (except during school holidays). Bookings are essential and open one…
Preschool Storytime (3-6 years)
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….
Science Quiz Challenge, Rice Vice and Boat Building Challenge
At Ocean View College during National Science Week, we will be testing our knowledge and exploring mysteries of our universe through scientific thinking and experimentation! At the beginning of the week, students in years 7-12 will participate in brain quiz challenges in their science classes. This will involve students working in small groups to decode…
DIY STEM Creator Kits with OzBerry (8+ years)
Explore robotics and coding alongside our Internet of things experts – OzBerry group. Have you or your children always wanted to learn coding and robotics but don’t know where to start? Join us at Chatswood Library for an opportunity to borrow one of our Creator kits, and build and code alongside our skilful OzBerry group!…
Science Studio
Featuring six in-workshop activities, young learners and their adults get hands-on with engaging experiments, ask questions and learn the science behind them. Together, families explore concepts of static electricity, forces, sound and density through active experimentation and discovery. Using everyday materials, this workshop is designed to make science fun and accessible to kids and families….
Science Explorers
These fun, hands-on activities are designed to help students in Years 1 to 3 (ages 6 to 8) learn important science and STEM ideas in an exciting and active way. In the Water Explorers activity, students test different objects to see if they float or sink, then make foil boats and see how much weight…
Engineers Takeover Tinkertown
Engineers Australia is taking over Tinkertown this National Science Week! This National Science Week, embrace your inner engineer at Scienceworks’ newest exhibition, Tinkertown, and meet some inspiring role models from Engineers Australia. You’ll be presented with real-world challenges and invited to brainstorm, design and prototype solutions using tools found in Tinkertown. Collaborate, create and imagine with the whole family!