Fire your brain on a trip to the moon at the Lost in Science annual fundraiser! Test your knowledge on everything from the mysteries of the cosmos to the wonders of wildlife, while supporting the sharing of science on radio (are these questions spoilers? You’ll have to come to find out). This astronomically entertaining night…
Topic: Science Communication
Entangled Everywhere
Drawing on experimental urban play methodologies developed through 64 Ways of Being, RMIT future play lab presents a new XR experience inspired by ongoing research into the Doveton bat colony and the speculative future explored in the exhibition Primary Succession. Expanding beyond site-specific interaction, the work creates immersion anywhere into shifting ecologies, environmental transformation and posthuman ways of being with the…
Bubble Slime Lab
Attention all slime lovers, explore and make the world’s most popular non-Newtonian fluid. At this fun workshop you’ll make and take home the amazing Lab Kids Wonder Bubble Slime and we’ll even show you how to blow the biggest bubbles EVER! Enjoy National Science Week at the library. Sold out.
The Science of Brainwaves with Hannah Critchlow
Unleash your brain’s superpowers! Have you ever wondered what is happening inside your head when you are sleeping, daydreaming, or focusing on a really tricky game? Join neuroscientist Dr. Hannah Critchlow, author of Brainwave: Find Your Focus and Unleash Your Brain’s Superpowers, on an exciting, mind-bending adventure into the most complex machine in the universe: your brain….
The Silly Science Show
Step into the quirky world of Professor Q. E. Done, the eccentric Dean of the National Institute of Silly Science. Combining magic, circus skills, comedy and hands-on STEM concepts, he brings scientific principles and physical phenomena to life in fun and unexpected ways. This entertaining family show is packed with laughter, surprises and jaw-dropping feats…
The Cross Over Event
Celebrate a magical two-week Science Week and Book Week crossover event at the R.W. (Bob) Farr Memorial Library in Narrogin, inspired by the beloved stories of Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers. This free, family-friendly program brings together creativity, literacy, science, and hands-on discovery through a series of engaging activities for children and families. During National…
Qx Summit – Queensland’s advanced technologies future
Qx will showcase how quantum is not just a future promise – it’s happening now. Under the theme “Make it in Queensland”, the program will highlight real-world applications, local capability and the home‑grown innovation shaping Queensland’s quantum ecosystem today. Join key stakeholders from industry, government, research and the broader quantum community to explore cutting‑edge technologies,…
National Science Week – Goomeri State School
This National Science Week, students at Goomeri State School will have the opportunity to explore, investigate and discover the wonders of science through a range of engaging, hands-on activities. Across the week, students will participate in experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity and critical thinking while making connections between science and the world around them. Activities…
2026 Allan Sefton Memorial Lecture
The Allan Sefton Memorial Lecture is held annually and is named in honour of the late Allan Sefton, who was well-known as a naturalist and conservator of the environment. The lecture was established in 1993, in recognition of his contribution to environmental science in the Illawarra. Each year, an Australian scientist is invited to deliver…
Cool Antarctic Research
Join University of Wollongong’s Securing Antarctica’s Environmental Future (SAEF) team as they uncover the surprising research about one of Earth’s most challenging (and cold!) terrains. Explore environmental and human impacts on dolphins and whales and discover cool life of Antarctic lakes and moss. Presented over two days – come to one or both. Wednesday 19…