Join us for the next Green Bites session with Dr Wade Hadwen, Senior Lecturer in the School of Environment and Science and Academic Lead of Griffith University’s EcoCentre, as he explores the growing impact of citizen science and the role of BioBlitz events are helping improve our understanding of biodiversity while reconnecting people with nature. Drawing…
Celebrate National Science Week 2026 at St Kilda Library with the team from Mad About Science and their Amazing Aircraft Workshop. Spaces are free, but bookings are essential. Suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years. Kids will discover how things fly as they design paper planes, launch rockets, spin helicopters and experience a ride-on hovercraft….
Join us for a thought-provoking evening of ideas in this panel conversation on the experiences of Australian women in Antarctica. Guest speakers include Dr Diana Patterson OAM, the first woman to lead an Antarctic station, Dr Patricia Miloslavich, leader of the Antarctic Monitoring Program and Captain Rebecca Jeffcoat, scheduled to deploy as Davis Station leader later…
Come and have a yarn with Yuandamarra and discover how First Nations knowledge is real science — tens of thousands of years of it! Kids can get hands-on with fun science attractions exploring bush foods and food as medicine, and find out how this ancient knowledge is being used right now by researchers at Adelaide…
Have you ever wondered if sharks sleep, how seabirds migrate across entire oceans, or what it really takes to protect endangered marine species? This National Science Week, from 15 to 23 August, your class is invited to put their curiosity to the test by asking ocean experts from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) about our…
Take your imagination to new heights with the Far North Queensland Aviation Museum. Spread your wings and experience the thrill of flight through immersive virtual reality aviation adventures. The FNQ Aviation Museum, based in Mareeba, is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich aviation history of Far North Queensland. Run by passionate volunteers, the museum…
This isn’t just a workshop—it’s a fully immersive adventure into one of the most biodiverse environments on Earth. Photograph tiny rainforest wonders by day, then watch the forest come alive after dark. Designed for like-minded macro photographers, this experience blends expert guidance, incredible locations, and unforgettable encounters. Step into the hidden world of the tropics…
Celebrate National Science Week at The Parks Library with a fun-filled day of discovery for the whole family! Explore hands-on science activity stations, build and launch your own air rockets, create giant bubbles, and be amazed live science demonstrations. Get creative with STEM-inspired crafts, meet fellow curious minds, and enjoy plenty of interactive challenges and…
Step into the heart of scientific discovery at Science on Show — Melbourne Museum’s annual celebration of National Science Week. For one special day, meet the minds behind the Museum as scientists, researchers and collection experts share fascinating stories, rare specimens and surprising discoveries. Explore hands-on displays, pop-up talks and family-friendly activities throughout the Museum, then gather…
ExBEERimental Science throws down the ultimate brewing challenge during National Science Week with The Brewers Gauntlet. Four Tasmanian breweries will push brewing to the limits, using science and creativity to experiment with ingredients, processes, and techniques that take brewing to the next level. Through guided tastings and lively conversations with brewers and scientists, discover the…
