Join us to explore the story of gravitational waves and the cosmic collisions that create the elements we are made of through a weaving together of sound, art and astrophysics. Through “multi-messenger” signals like kilonovae and gamma-ray bursts, discover how the cosmos communicates its most violent events. Blending scientific insights with creative expression, this talk…
Topic: Space and Astronomy
SCINEMA science film festival screening at Penrith Library
Join us at Penrith Library for a screening of the SCINEMA International Science Film Festival, presented as part of National Science Week. SCINEMA showcases a curated selection of short films that explore the wonders of science around the world through engaging storytelling and stunning visuals. This annual film festival offers something for curious minds of…
Seeds of the Future Expo
Join us this National Science Week at St Joseph’s Aberdeen for our Seeds of the Future Expo. From 1:30 pm, the Seeds of the Future Expo will open to students, families, the wider community and nearby schools. Student projects created during the day and throughout the year will be displayed, celebrating the creativity, curiosity and…
Dripstone Science Fair – Explore the unknown
Get ready to explore the mysteries of science! Come along on Thursday 20 August 2026 and experience the wonder of Explore the Unknown at Dripstone Secondary College. This exciting science event showcases the curiosity, creativity, and investigative skills of Dripstone students as they get into some of the world’s most fascinating mysteries. Have you ever wondered…
Planting the Seeds of Knowledge – Exploring Kernels of Curiosity
Get ready to become a science detective! Step inside our exciting Science Museum and follow clues, crack mysteries and uncover amazing discoveries as you explore the world around you. Seeds of Science: Curiosity, Clues and Collections is an interactive Science Week event designed to spark curiosity and inspire young minds. Students will journey through a…
Seeds of Discovery – Connecting Community Through Science at Nhulunbuy Primary School
Nhulunbuy Primary School is excited to host a Science and Technology Expo, bringing real-world science to life for our students through interactive experiences with local community groups and First Nations scientists. Students will rotate through a range of hands-on activities, including exciting science experiments, robotics challenges, quizzes, and problem-solving tasks designed to spark curiosity and…
Accrete A Planet and Seed Library – Science show and workshops
Accrete a Planet + Seed Library Following on from HIC’s 2025 investigation of the Earth and its surrounding neighborhood of planets, the students of Holy Innocents will conduct an analogue experiment to grow a new planet for our Solar System … to replace Pluto after it was kicked out. This process will explore the stages…
Parkdale Secondary College Science Fair – Where great ideas collide
Founded in 2024 by a group of enterprising Year 9 students, the Parkdale Science Fair brings together curious minds from Years 5 to 12 and local primary schools to celebrate hands‑on STEM. After attracting hundreds of entries across six feeder schools, Parkdale students and staff in 2025, the Fair returns in 2026 bigger and bolder…
Radio Waves and Remote Controls at Manjimup Primary School
During the dates of 10 – 21 August all East Manjimup Primary School classes will learn about radio waves and remote control. All students will have the opportunity to test remote control vehicles, including racing and obstacle courses. Parents will have the opportunity to be part of it. Students will be given the opportunity to…
National Science Week Mural Discovery
Inspiration in the making, our new science room mural. Created by a local First Nations artist and supported by a National Science Week grant we will be in the process of creating the mural and inspiring student design ideas in conjunction with our First Nations artist. The mural will showcase the knowledge and experience of…