Dive into the living heart of one of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders. Join us for Life in the Great Barrier Reef, a breathtaking 360-degree VR journey through the UNESCO World Heritage listed marine park. Guided by Traditional Owners and leading scientists, this journey reveals the extraordinary complexity and interconnectedness between land, sea and climate,…
Topic: Science Communication
Searching for life beyond Earth – Lessons from Antarctica
Join pioneering scientist and explorer Professor John Priscu to discover how biologically rich ecosystems deep below the Antarctic ice sheet are sparking new ideas about the possibility of life in the outer solar system. Several moons well beyond Earth – including Jupiter’s Europa – have vast oceans deep below the surface ice, with potential as…
Eggpicnic at the Gardens Exhibition
“Eggpicnic at the Gardens” is an exhibition born from a deep connection with the Australian National Botanic Gardens, celebrating the many species and stories revealed through years of observation and time spent with the Gardens. As Canberra-based artists, the ANBG has long been a source of inspiration for Eggpicnic. Through frequent visits, they began to…
Seeds of Science – How Australian Seeds Travelled to Space and Back Again
Join Dr Sara Webb from Swinburne University of Technology for a special National Science Week event celebrating Seeds of Science! Discover the incredible journey of Australian seeds that travelled to the International Space Station and back as part of Mission Sprouts. Learn how astronauts conduct science in space, what life is like aboard the ISS,…
Green Bites – Exploring the value of citizen science and BioBlitz events
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…
Amazing Aircraft Workshop with Mad About Science
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….
Women in Antarctica – Spotlight Conversation
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…
The First Scientists – A yarn with Yuandamarra
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…
Ask an Ocean Expert
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…
Virtual Reality Flights with the FNQ Aviation Museum
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…