Join us for an exciting 60-minute workshop where kids can explore the wonders of science through hands-on experiments! What’s included: Bubbleology – Surface tension Instant Snow – Superabsorbent polymers (take-home kit included) Supersonic Slime – Non-Newtonian fluids (take-home kit included) Vortex Cannons – Fluid dynamics Elephant’s Toothpaste – Exothermic reactions (demonstration) Burning Bubbles – (Demonstration, dependent on safety requirements) Ages: 6–12 All…
What comes after Year 12? Whether you’re considering university, exploring career options, or still figuring out what your future might look like, this panel event is designed to help you navigate the possibilities. Join a diverse panel of university students and STEMM professionals as they share their journeys from school into study, work, and everything…
This National Science Week, Scitech Discovery Centre is bringing schools a free series of five, 20-minute virtual excursions, designed for Years 3 to 6. Inspired by the 2026 National Science Week school’s theme, Seeds of Science: Nurturing Knowledge for All, each episode begins with a big question and grows into a fun-filled journey of curiosity and unexpected…
Celebrate National Science Week with a 2-Hour Drone Session! Hosted by SJ Library Services & AICODE, this thrilling 2-hour workshop is the perfect introduction to the world of drones for kids aged 7–12. Explore the exciting world of drone technology with hands-on experiences that will inspire the next generation of innovators. Don’t miss this opportunity to…
This National Science Week, get ready to be inspired by some incredible Australian scientists! In this interactive learning session, you will join Future You’s Professor Lisa A. Williams and the National Library Education team to explore diversity and personal qualities in STEM fields. We will take to the air and into space, hearing from Katherine…
Get ready for a fun-filled family day as we celebrate National Science Week. Science is for everyone – whether you’re 5, 50, or beyond. Join us for an exciting community event where curiosity, creativity, and discovery come together. Explore fascinating science topics and interactive displays Enjoy exciting experiments and innovative science projects Discover how science…
Join the legendary Dr Karl Kruszelnicki for a wild ride through surviving a blizzard in Antarctica (barefoot), test-driving four-wheel drives across the Simpson Desert, the reality of beer goggles, and how he helped bring the word ‘selfie’ into the English language. Along the way, revisit Dr Karl’s glorious television past, from TV weather reports to…
Lutruwita/Tasmania wasn’t always an island. Millions of years ago, it was joined to Antarctica as part of the supercontinent Gondwana. Step into deep time on this guided field experience along the Tasman Peninsula. Designed as both an educational tour and a hands-on citizen science survey, this full-day field practical invites participants to actively observe, record,…
Beat the winter chill at Hadley’s Orient Hotel for an ice-inspired Hobartica Afternoon Tea. In the hotel’s beautifully restored Atrium, enjoy Hadley’s renowned traditional Afternoon Tea service while glaciologist Dr Lenneke Jong and Antarctic Arts Fellow Dr Sue Lovegrove, a former Hadley’s Art Prize finalist, explore the mysteries of Antarctic ice. Drawing on the Australian…
Each year, the Beaker Street Science Photography Prize celebrates extraordinary images that reveal how science shapes our understanding of the world, with a particular focus on Lutruwita/ Tasmania, the Southern Ocean, and Antarctica. Now in its 10th year, the Prize invites photographers, scientists, and keen observers to share their perspective on our incredible part of…
