When digging a tunnel for the Snowy 2.0 project, one of the last things you might expect to find is a coral reef! This hands-on experience gets students involved in unearthing the mysteries within the Earth’s crust. Geology and geotechnology are integral in the designing and building of infrastructure, and by decoding the layers of…
Topic: Physics
Nature’s Hidden Code – Discovering Patterns in the Universe with St. Angela of the Cross
Science Week 2025: Patterns & Codes in Nature This year, students across all year levels will explore the amazing patterns and hidden codes in the natural world. Through hands-on activities linked to physics, maths, and biology, students will discover how nature organises itself—from the symmetry of butterflies to the spirals of sunflowers and the complexity…
Quantum Connections – Exploring Our Entangled Futures
Join renowned quantum physicist and popular children’s author Chris Ferrie who will be sharing his remarkable insights into all things Quantum. You’ll also hear from UniSQ about their exciting Quantum 2032 project that aims to precisely measure forces to prevent injury in young athletes in preparation for the Olympics. Brisbane South State Secondary College students…
Engineer the Future – Free STEM night @ James Cook University
Join us for an exciting evening of innovation and hands-on learning at Engineer the Future, a free STEM night designed especially for students in Years 7–9! Hosted by the Engineers Australia Cairns Regional Committee and supported by FNQ STEM Hub, this event offers young minds the chance to explore the world of engineering through building…
Engineer the Future – Free STEM night at Central Queensland University
Join us for an exciting evening of innovation and hands-on learning at Engineer the Future, a free STEM night designed especially for students in Years 7–9! Hosted by the Engineers Australia Cairns Regional Committee and supported by GHD and FNQ STEM Hub, this event offers young minds the chance to explore the world of engineering…
Engineer the Future – Free STEM night @ James Cook University
Get ready for an evening packed with creativity, curiosity, and hands-on fun at Engineer the Future – a free STEM night designed especially for students in Years 3 to 5! Hosted by the Engineers Australia Cairns Regional Committee and supported by FNQ STEM Hub, this exciting event will feature engaging activities such as the Egg…
Sphero Olympics – Coding, creativity and competition
Ready, Set, Code! Welcome to the Sphero Olympics! Get ready to roll into action with the Sphero Olympics—where coding meets competition! In this exciting event, students become robot coaches, programming their Sphero BOLT robots to race, dodge, spin, and score through a series of Olympic-style challenges. Think robot races, obstacle courses, bowling with bots, and…
Science Bingo Trivia (school years 3-6)
Join us at Randwick City Library for a fun-filled Children’s Science Bingo Trivia as part of Science Week. Test your science knowledge and discover amazing facts in this interactive game for curious young minds. There will be a prize for the winning team! This event is best-suited for students in year 3 – 6.
Scientific Photography Competition
As big as a rainbow, or as little as a ripple in a puddle – science is everywhere! The Adelaide Optics Chapter invites the public to participate in our Scientific Photography Competition. With $800 in prizes to be won, we would love to see images you capture of science in action. Each submission shall be…
Science Trivia Night at Escosciences Precinct
As part of CSIRO’s Friday social events, this casual evening of fun, learning, and friendly competition invites teams to take on science-themed trivia while enjoying refreshments and laughter!