Senator the Hon Tim Ayres will visit Questacon for a media doorstop to launch National Science Week 2026. This will be followed by Minister Ayres participating in a science demonstration with Questacon staff. This event is by invitation only. Members of the media will be invited.
Topic: Science Communication
Pub Trivia
Celebrate National Science Week with a special science-themed trivia round at participating Dux Nuts venues across Western Australia. As part of National Science Week, Inspiring WA is sponsoring a bonus round of science trivia at selected regular quiz nights from 6–20 August. Gather your team, test your knowledge of science, technology, nature and innovation,…
Pub Trivia
Celebrate National Science Week with a special science-themed trivia round at participating Dux Nuts venues across Western Australia. As part of National Science Week, Inspiring WA is sponsoring a bonus round of science trivia at selected regular quiz nights from 6–20 August. Gather your team, test your knowledge of science, technology, nature and innovation,…
Pub Trivia
Celebrate National Science Week with a special science-themed trivia round at participating Dux Nuts venues across Western Australia. As part of National Science Week, Inspiring WA is sponsoring a bonus round of science trivia at selected regular quiz nights from 6–20 August. Gather your team, test your knowledge of science, technology, nature and innovation, and…
Pub Trivia
Celebrate National Science Week with a special science-themed trivia round at participating Bamboozled Quizmasters venues across Western Australia. As part of National Science Week, Inspiring WA is sponsoring a bonus round of science trivia at selected regular quiz nights from 6–20 August. Gather your team, test your knowledge of science, technology, nature and innovation, and…
Snakes in the Centre for Science in the Centres
Join Emma from Canberra Snake Rescue for another year of Science in the Centres, bringing her live animals to Gungahlin Marketplace in a fun and interactive stall for all ages! Come by and take a look at a display featuring a range of Australian native reptile, amphibian, and invertebrate species. Get up close and learn…
STEM in the Tropics – Meet Young Engineers Australia Queensland
Ever wondered what engineers really do, or how ideas become the innovations that shape our future? Visit Young Engineers Australia Queensland (YEAQ) and discover how engineering combines creativity, problem-solving and STEM skills to tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges. From designing sustainable communities and developing new technologies to improving infrastructure and protecting the…
STEM in the Tropics – Engineering the future, right here in North Queensland
Have you ever wondered who designs the infrastructure, machinery and technology that keep industries running? Visit EDMS Australia and discover how engineering, design and advanced manufacturing solve real-world challenges across North Queensland and beyond. Based in Cairns and Townsville, EDMS Australia supports industries including Defence, marine, sugar milling, resources, tourism and general industry through professional…
Creative Communication Competition
Science is full of incredible ideas, discoveries and innovations, but communicating them in a way that captures people’s imagination can be challenging. The Creative Communication Competition celebrates the creativity of researchers from nine ARC Centres of Excellence by asking them to communicate their research in engaging, accessible and unexpected ways. From breathtaking microscopy images and…
Alan Turing’s legacy of Computers, AI and Some Very Queer Mathematics – National Science Week public lecture by Benjamin Burton
Alan Turing was a mathematician who left a remarkable legacy which continues to influence research in computing, codebreaking, artificial intelligence and mathematical logic. Notably, much of Turing’s work was completed before the first programmable computer was released. Our guest speaker, Professor Benjamin Burton will explore Turing’s life, some of his most important and surprising results, and discuss…