Explore an exhibition that traces humanity’s evolving understanding of the cosmos, from ancient stargazers to modern astronomers, showcasing the interwoven roles of scientific observation and cultural interpretation. Curated by UNSW Library and developed in collaboration with the School of Physics and School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences (BEES), The Infinite Look: A history of…
Discover, learn and play at our community science day! With special guests Starr’s Planetarium, the University of Newcastle’s SMART Team and access to our very own STREAM resources, celebrate science in a fun and interactive way, all day. Starr’s Planetarium Discover the universe with Starr’s Planetarium’s state-of-the-art 360° 4K mobile theatre. Combining stunning visuals, surround…
Science Alive is an immersive event where you can discover the science behind all aspects of our day-to-day lives. It’s a great day out for the family where you can spark your curiosity, with a diverse range of exhibits and interactive displays. Come and experience ‘All kinds of Awesome’ with leading organisations and community groups….
Have you ever wondered what chemistry looks like? Is it the sparkle of fireworks, the colours of a coral reef, the medicines that keep us healthy, or the clean energy that powers our future? Now it’s your chance to show the world through art. The International Chemistry & Art Competition is a free, worldwide competition…
What if your Friday night was spent exploring science galleries, watching a planetarium show, and winning awesome prizes, all while helping your school? Join Victoria Park Primary School for a Science Week Fundraiser Night at Scitech on Friday 21 August, 5pm to 8pm. Right in the middle of National Science Week, we’re taking over one…
Design a rescue robot for the chance to win great prizes This National Science Week, young people are invited to become CSIRO robotics engineers and take on the CSIRO Robot Responders Competition. Create a robot for places too difficult or dangerous for humans to go, such as deep caves and lava tubes, marine environments, or…
What if we told you that by the end of this workshop, you’d be turning a handful of spinach into actual noodles using real food science? No, seriously, it’s going to get weird, wonderful and wildly delicious. Welcome to the Molecular Space Kitchen — where chemistry meets cooking meets outer space! This mind-blowing two-hour workshop…
Could a salad actually save an astronaut’s life on a two-year mission to Mars? Spoiler: it just might, and YOU get to find out how! Welcome to the Space Salad Lab, where real food science meets outer space. This epic two-hour workshop kicks off inside the Cosmic Echoes Exhibition before diving headfirst into one of…
Welcome to the Molecular Space Kitchen,where chemistry meets cooking, meets outer space. What makes food taste good in zero gravity? How do you preserve flavour, colour and nutrition millions of kilometres from Earth? This two-hour workshop begins with a visit to the Cosmic Echoes Exhibition before moving to Molecular Space Kitchen, where you’ll discover the extraordinary…
Your crew has landed on the Moon. The oxygen is limited, the water is scarce, and your team is hungry. What do you grow first? Welcome to the Moon Base Challenge — where your decisions could save the mission! This action-packed two-hour workshop drops you straight into the boots of a real space mission…
