Science does not just belong in laboratories. It belongs in bars, on stages, in strange conversations, and in the middle of a room full of curious people holding a drink. For our 70th show, as part of National Science Week 2026, Nerd Nite Melbourne is bringing together three brilliant minds for a night of surprising…
Discover, explore and get hands-on with STEM at the The Kids STEM Festival Broome 2026! Join us for a free community celebration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) during National Science Week. Whether you’re a future scientist, a curious explorer, or simply looking for a fun family afternoon out, there’s something for everyone. Meet…
Have you ever wondered what secrets nature is hiding all around you? At Snowy Mountains Grammar School (SMGS), we’re spending a whole week digging them up — and it’s going to be EPIC! Our theme is “Seeds of Discovery: Growing curiosity, one question at a time.” From Pre-School right through to Year 12, every student…
During National Science Week, Meriden students will dig into the science of growing food through starting a hands-on garden project. Led by our Year 11 STEM Captains, students will work together to prepare the soil and plant our first seedlings. They’ll also build simple garden features and take care of the space by watering, weeding,…
Seeds Across the Pilbara will engage students from Port Hedland School of the Air, who live across the vast Pilbara region, in hands-on learning during Science Week. The project will explore how seeds grow and develop, encouraging curiosity, investigation and prediction. Students will conduct simple experiments and observations at home, supported by their families and…
Join us for Science Eats and Beats 2026, a community STEM festival hosted by Beenleigh State High School as part of National Science Week. It serves as the community showcase and follow-up to a day of aviation and STEM career experiences, including a helicopter visit and industry-led workshops that engage students in exploring STEM pathways…
Freeze a zooper dooper in seconds. See fire held in bare hands. Watch a tornado of flames twist into the sky (yes, really). Bubble, Boil, BANG! is an explosive live science show where curious young minds get a front-row seat to the wildest corner of chemistry and physics. We’re talking liquid nitrogen at -196°C, rainbow-coloured…
Step into SparkLab for an adults-only night of science exploring amphibians: animals that live dual lives. Journey through time with evolutionary biologist Dr Ian Brennan as he unpacks how amphibians evolved, adapted, and persisted through the millennia. From metamorphosis and moisture-loving skin to remarkable reproduction and distinctive frog calls, uncover what makes amphibians unique, and how they thrive in…
Our Year 7 students at Pine Rivers Special School will design and create a sensory garden in an unused grassed area as part of National Science Week 2026: Seeds of Science. This hands-on project will immerse students in exploring plant growth, water systems, and sustainability through multi-sensory experiences. Students will participate in planting, watering, and…
Get ready for a week of curiosity, creativity and discovery! During National Science Week 2026, our school will transform into a hub of scientific exploration as students from Kindergarten to Year 6 take part in a range of exciting science activities designed to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and innovators. The highlight of…
