2026 Japanangka Errol West Lecture How do we build trust in science in the age of social media? Millions of people now turn to TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to understand the world around them. As social media increasingly shapes how we learn about science, who we trust has become just as important as what we know. Join…
Healthy rivers and catchments are the lifeblood of Far North Queensland, shaping our environment, communities, culture and economy. Join the Cairns and Far North Environment Centre (CAFNEC) for an inspiring and interactive event exploring how science helps us understand, care for and protect the waterways that connect our mountains, rainforests, rivers, wetlands and the Great…
Get up close to one of Australia’s most extraordinary and endangered aquatic animals with Sharks And Rays Australia. This interactive exhibit invites visitors of all ages to discover the fascinating world of sawfish through hands-on activities, real scientific research and citizen science. The stars of the display are enormous sawfish rostra (or “saws”) measuring over…
Are you interested in the field of Forensic Science? The Australia and New Zealand Forensic Science Society (ANZFSS) Student Representative Group (SRG) present a Forensic Science careers night to encourage those who are interested in pursuing a future in forensics. Learn from forensic science practitioners at all different career stages to learn about where a…
Step into the spotlight with The Dating Game, a game show style activation that brings museum objects out from behind the glass and into your hands. This activation invites aspiring scientists of all ages to and step into the role of a museum curator. Explore a fascinating “dating pool” of real museum education objects, including…
This panel event will showcase the collaborative efforts across DETSI to conserve the Great Barrier Reef region. Highlighting the projects, teams and people working to improve water quality, protect marine ecosystems and support evidence-based policy, the event will demonstrate how DETSI is helping secure a sustainable future for the Reef and the communities and industries…
Science is everywhere – from the fish in the sea, to the camera in your pocket! The Adelaide Optics Chapter is back with their annual Scientific Photography Competition, and they’re inviting you to participate. With over $1000 in prizes to be won, we would love to see images you capture of science in action. To…
To celebrate National Science Week, join us for Adelaide Optics Chapter’s annual Scientific Photography Exhibition! This exhibition will showcase entries from this year’s Scientific Photography Competition, where photographers have captured science in action and paired their images with short explanations highlighting the fascinating science behind them. With over $1,000 in prizes to be awarded, the…
Ever been disappointed when your frothy is… not so frothy? There is a surprising amount of physics and chemistry floating at the top of your beer glass! Join us for a lively, interactive presentation that reveals the scientific secrets behind the perfect pour. Hosted by the Darwin and NT Homebrewers, this interactive presentation features live…
Wings (science, music and art installation featuring the birds of Sydney) and The Theory of Relativity (a musical take on Einstein’s theory), are a paired set of performances in the Coal Loader, Waverton. These shows consider the beauty and power of Sydney’s birdlife, melding the creative and the scientific through video, photo, installation, live performance and music….
