Science Immersion III

Get ready to see science like never before! Science Immersion III is an exciting 3 week event where science jumps out of the textbook and into real life. It’s all about getting hands-on, thinking deeply, and seeing how science connects to everything around us—from sport and space to art and everyday technology. You’ll meet real…

Astronomy Night at Elanora State High School

Come and explore the universe with us! Join us for an exciting Astronomy Night during Science Week — a fun, family-friendly evening where science comes to life! You’ll have the chance to look through real telescopes on the oval and see the Moon, planets, and stars up close. Ever wondered what Saturn’s rings or craters…

STEMM Stroll – Sunshine Coast

Let’s celebrate National Science Week with a STEMM Stroll on the Sunshine Coast. STEMM Strolls – aiming to bring STEMM students and professionals together in regional areas. Local get togethers to find new networks, find mentors, and support groups especially in regional areas where it is hard to do so. Sharing intersecting diverse experiences from the women in STEMM…

NT STEM Fair 2025

National Science Week 2025 will be held from 9 to 17 August 2025. The school theme for National Science Week 2025 is ‘Decoding the Universe – exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language’. This theme invites students and teachers across Australia to delve into the mysteries of the universe by exploring the fundamental languages of…

Science Week Fun Day

Science Week Fun day at Bega Library Roll up for a morning of science, learning and fun at Bega Library with guest speakers, activities for all the family, demonstrations and information stands. Presenters include –  The ANU Medical School Learn about germs, the nervous system and what to do in the event of a snake…

Brisbane State High School STEM Stalls (Thursday)

Come along to STEM stalls on Thursday (14/8) at lunchtime! These STEM stalls are situated on the lower campus, designed to inspire junior students to choose science as an interest and not solely for the ATAR. The stalls allow students to explore topics such as space and astronomy, science in nature, the maths hidden in…

Author Talk: First Nations Astronomy

Enjoy a fascinating talk by Associate Professor Duane Hamacher, from the School of Physics at the University of Melbourne. Associate Prof Hamacher is the Director of Cultural and Indigenous Astronomy program. His work examines humanity’s connection to the stars, with a focus on Australian Indigenous Astronomy. Duane recently published ‘The First Astronomers: How Indigenous Elders…

Science Meets Art – Graffiti the galaxy

Graffiti the Galaxy is where science meets street art! In this fun and creative workshop, attendees will get to spray-paint your own space-themed artwork – think colourful planets, glowing stars, and swirling nebulae. While you’re making your masterpiece, you’ll also learn some cool facts about space and basic astronomy. Attendees will work with a real…

STEAM Showcase

Join us for this year’s STEAM Showcase, an interactive celebration of science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics. Inspired by the 2025 theme “Decoding the Universe”, this exciting event invites students, families, and community members to get hands-on with the hidden languages of nature — from DNA to binary code, and the light and logic that shape our understanding of the cosmos….

SciFest 2025 – Science Storytime

At 11am from 11-15 August, Virtual Excursions Australia will present Science Storytime. Authors will join us to read their books and answer questions. This 30 minute live virtual excursion is suitable for libraries, schools, home school groups and individual families. Monday 11 August: Dr Vanessa Pirotta – Oceans at Night Dr Vanessa Pirotta merges cutting-edge…