Urban Greening – The value of community gardens and book launch

Join us at Griffith University EcoCentre to learn more about green solutions for Brisbane urban environments. This event will feature a public talk by Professor Catherine Pickering on the value of Brisbane’s community gardens, the important role they play in supporting urban greening and the diverse plants they grow. The event will also celebrate the…

Cosmic Breath – Stories, Stars and Stillness

When was the last time you looked at the clouds and imagined shapes and stories? When was the last time you stood beneath the stars for a whole hour, wondering what it might feel like to travel through space? Cosmic Breath: Stories, Stars and Stillness invites you to slow down, look up and rediscover the…

Girls in STEM Career Speed Networking

A fast‑paced networking event where Year 10–12 students meet women in STEM, share a cup of tea and explore real science and engineering jobs. STEM Speed Networking is a free careers event for students in years 10 – 12 who are interested in careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Join us to meet…

Trivia Event Hosted By Brightmindz

Ready to become a Bright Mind this Science Week? Take on the BrightMindz Trivia Challenge — pick up a printed sheet in person, or complete it online, whichever suits you best! Your sheet (or online form) is packed with fun science questions covering space, animals, inventions, and mind-blowing discoveries. Research the answers however you like…

Seeds of Life – Growing Science, Food and Knowledge in Woorabinda

🌿 Come together to learn, share knowledge and care for Country at Seeds of Life: Growing Science, Food and Knowledge in Woorabinda. 🌱🤎 This free, hands-on National Science Week event will bring students, families, Elders, schools and community members together at Woorabinda State School. The day will respectfully bring together Western plant science and cultural…

Planting Curiosity

Planting Curiosity What if one tiny seed could grow into a lifetime of curiosity? During National Science Week 2026, Marangaroo Primary School will celebrate science through Planting Curiosity, a whole-school event where every student from Pre-primary to Year 6 explores the hidden patterns and connections in nature. Inspired by the 2026 National Science Week theme,…

Fish Talk – Saving our Saltmarsh

The OzFish Adelaide Chapter is on a mission to save saltmarshes in the Patawalonga. This is your chance to find out how and why! Saltmarshes are one South Australia’s most productive coastal ecosystems. They filter water, stabilise shorelines, store blue carbon and provide fish habitat for species like bream and mulloway that our recreational fishers…

Chemistry in the Pub

We have 8 fantastic speakers lined up to educate and entertain on chemistry-related topics that are close to their hearts.   Hosted by the musically talented and exuberant Dr Phil Dooley, you’re bound to learn some new facts, some new songs, some new words and see some pretty pictures.   This event is perfect for…

Pages of Progress – Inside the archives of the Women in Science Enquiry Network (WISENET)

Join WISENET’s Dr Frances Michaelis at the National Library of Australia. This tour is designed especially for science communicators to explore the rich history of WISENET. This network was initiated by a group of women in Canberra, mostly from the Australian National University (ANU) and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), which blossomed…