What do biogeochemists, ecologists, and space nerds all have in common? In this case, they can all tell a joke. Against our better judgment, we’re handing scientists the mic. But trust us, they’re actually funny. Hosted by the legendary Rob Braslin. This event is part of Beaker Street Festival. Smart, surprising, and seriously entertaining: Beaker…
The annual Beaker Street Debate returns to our Main Stage, with possibly our most divisive topic yet: Social media should be banned for Over-16s too! Australia made headlines in late 2025 for being the first country to ban children from social media. But did we go far enough? As tech companies increasingly get compared to…
Join Talks on Tuesdays and the GIN Program at Monash University for a special National Science Week event exploring one of the most fascinating frontiers in modern health science: the connection between your gut, immune system, and brain. Hosted at Brick Lane Market, this lively evening features three fast‑paced 20‑minute talks exploring how the gut, immune…
A science fair showcasing 10 weeks of hard work where students have selected their own experiment to plan, conduct and communicate their findings! This event finishes of our Science Week.
What happens when you eat your boogers? Explore the science of snot, excite in ewwwy, gooey experiments and giggle at gross-tastic gags in this hilariously silly sci-fi perfect for kids ages 6 and up! Based on the award winning* edu-tainment podcast ‘Busy Bodies’, Mr Snotbottom takes families on a journey into the nasal passage with…
Join us as the authors of Exploring Nature Through Citizen Science share how community involvement can foster scientific discovery. Cameron and Thomas will be chatting with Paul Flemons from the Australian Museum about their practical guide to making a difference through community involvement and scientific knowledge. About the book Citizen science is involving the public…
Join the Stage 3 Fitness Team for a Heart Rate Challenge! Experience our brand new heart rate monitors (personally made by your Stage 3 team using micro bits) as we track your pulse after some fun physical activity and heart rate monitoring. Ever wanted your very own personal fitness trainers? Now’s your chance. Come test…
Celebrate Science Week at Victa Cinema with our special SCINEMA screening for schools and homeschoolers. SCINEMA is an international science film festival that screens every August as part of National Science Week. The screening program is curated from films entered in the international film competition. SCINEMA provides a platform on which filmmakers -professional, amateur and…
Get ready for a bug-tastic family adventure packed with hands-on discovery, fascinating creatures and interactive fun! Bartle Bugs is a hands-on early evening exploration of bugs for families of all ages, hosted by Bartle Frere State School as part of National Science Week. Explore a series of exciting activity stations where children and adults can…
Experience Sydney City Farm during National Science Week at this free, family friendly open day. This is a drop in style event that’s free, but bookings are essential. Join us and: Meet a scientist and learn about their work Check out some weird and wonderful seeds and make your own seed bomb Get up close to leaf…
