Join us during National Science Week to discover a spectacular museum which houses the Somerville Collection of fossils and minerals from across the world. The Fossil Gallery includes specimens from every major stage of life on Earth.The centrepiece is a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, and also includes other dinosaur skeletons and fossils, a sabre tooth cat skull,…
Have you ever seen a robot that can draw? Come get your portrait drawn by one of our resident SketchBots to celebrate National Science Week! Drop by the Australian Space Discovery Centre anytime between 11am and 3pm on Saturday 22 August. A digital or printed ticket is not required for entry, just register your interest….
Science at the Pub 2026 This year’s Science in the Pub: A Quantum Future, will be held at Questacon on the 21st of August as a part of the department’s celebration of National Science Week! The event will include: · Entry for self-paced exploration of Questacon’s Quantum Tomorrow: Imagine Futures Exhibit with peers. · A…
Discover the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and learn how everyday actions can help protect Queensland’s incredible marine environment at the Australian Marine Conservation Society’s engaging National Science Week experience, Reef Heroes: Protecting Our Blue Backyard. This interactive community stall invites participants of all ages to explore the fascinating world beneath the waves…
This episode’s guest of the Impact Storytelling Podcast is Dr. Brianna Le Busque — a marine social scientist and environmental psychologist whose research explores the human side of marine science. As Bri likes to joke, while many marine scientists study sharks or whales, she studies the most complicated species of all: people. Her work focuses…
Ever looked at a pile of soil, a glass of water, or a wriggling worm and wondered what’s really going on in there? What’s Alive in Here? is a hands-on science series that gets curious about the living world all around us — and the tiny building blocks it’s made of. Across two days, join…
Tune in to Creative Science for Kids this National Science Week. A science podcast for children aged 8-12 years (and their adults), the Creative Science for Kids Podcast explores science facts, intriguing scientific discoveries, and hands-on activities to try yourself at home. It’s the perfect way to spark an interest in science and to feed…
Join iLAuNCH Trailblazer and University of Southern Queensland, along with CSIRO, for a space-themed family fun day to Springfield. We’ll offer a thrilling array of activities that will ignite curiosity and wonder about the vast universe beyond our planet. Activities will provide an engaging and educational experience for all ages, fostering a love for space and…
Join iLAuNCH Trailblazer and University of Southern Queensland, along with CSIRO, for a space-themed family fun day to Toowoomba. We’ll offer a thrilling array of activities that will ignite curiosity and wonder about the vast universe beyond our planet. Activities will provide an engaging and educational experience for all ages, fostering a love for space and…
Join the iLAuNCH Trailblazer and University of Southern Queensland, along with CSIRO, for a space-themed family fun day to Winton. You’ll get to participate in a thrilling array of activities that will ignite curiosity and wonder about the vast universe beyond our planet. This Space Family Fun Day aims to provide an engaging and educational…
