To mark National Science Week 2026, Oberon Citizen Science Network (OCSN) is proud to present a free community event on Saturday 15th August: “Science in Oberon: More than you imagine!” at the Malachi Gilmore Hall, an art deco architectural gem. From 10:00am to 12:30pm on Saturday 15th August, the Malachi Gilmore Hall will open to the…
Sample a buffet of hands-on science experiences for the whole family. Each activity station offers a new opportunity to engage with STEM in fun and creative ways.
Bring seafloor science into your classroom! Join researchers onboard the RV Investigator as they explore the seafloor of the southern Great Barrier Reef. Shaped by over 20,000 years of sea-level change, the region holds ecological, geological and cultural stories – from submerged river valleys to reef systems formed as seas flooded the continental shelf1. Through…
Let’s celebrate STEM through stories! Join us for science-related stories, songs and a craft to celebrate National Science Week. For children aged 3-6 years and their carers.
Join Informit for our upcoming free webinar introducing the new Science subject on Informit Explore; perfectly timed ahead of National Science Week. Join Science teacher and Research Fellow at ACER; Agnes Bersee as she will showcases how Explore’s science collection brings together research articles, Australian case studies, and locally relevant scientific perspectives that help students connect theory to real‑world contexts. With a specific focus on…
Science with an Indigenous Perspective In welcome we would like to recognise the traditional Owners of the country, the Aboriginal peoples. As knowledge is shared, may we pay respect to the knowledge embedded forever within the Aboriginal custodianship of the country. When Indigenous Australian’s arrived here long ago, they began to observe everything closely. As…
The National Measurement Institute invites you to the 2026 Measurement Awards, held online during National Science Week. This free event celebrates people and projects that use measurement science to make a difference. Measurement science helps us check that things are accurate, safe and reliable. It supports many parts of daily life, from health and food…
Red Dirt Poetry Festival will take wing with our opening night event: Passageways [Caminos] Our first event for the festival is Passageways [Caminos] where science meets poetry. This year, we have joined forces with Chile’s International Poetry Festival (ACRUX – Festival Internacional de Poesia) to create a unique cultural exchange, connecting communities from coasts to…
The Future of Flight is Landing on the Sunshine Coast As part of National Science Week, join us for a full-day fair celebrating the future of flight and showcasing our region’s own eVTOL student team. An eVTOL (Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing aircraft) is often called an Autonomous Air Taxi. These aircraft will soon offer…
The Forrest Research Foundation invites you to its National Science Week Showcase. Join us in creating memorable experiences at the frontiers of science. We’ve teamed up with Supersonic Science, who will guide you into exciting and explosive experiments all-day long. You can… Embark on virtual reality experiences where you can journey inside molecules or watch…
