Can you think of something about science for each letter of the alphabet? Get ready for an exciting show all about science: 26 exciting and engaging experiments that will have you amazed. Scientists from the Tappoc Cluster (Branxholme Wallacedale Community School, Penshurst Primary School and Macarthur Primary School students) will put on their lab jackets…
Topic: Space and Astronomy
Looking Ahead Lecture – National Science Week with Dr Karl
Join us for this free event as part of the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Lecture and to help us celebrate National Science Week 2025! We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki for an unforgettable keynote lecture where he will delve into the weird, wonderful, and mind-blowing world of science. This exciting event will…
The Quantum Experience – Live Expo and Public Lecture
Have you ever been curious about “Quantum”? This is the event for you! The Quantum Experience is your chance to discover what quantum science really means — and why it’s popping up everywhere from computing to materials science. This family-friendly National Science Week event invites you to dive into the fascinating world of quantum science…
Toddler Time (14 months-3 years)
Enjoy fun stories, action songs and rhymes for busy toddlers in this STEM-themed Toddler Time event to celebrate National Science Week. For children aged 14 months to 3 years and their parent or carer. On every Wednesday and Thursday at 10am. This event takes place weekly (except during school holidays). Bookings are essential and open one…
Preschool Storytime (3-6 years)
Join us for special storytime sessions all about science to celebrate National Science Week! Join in action rhymes, games and stories. For ages 3 to 6 and their parent or carer. On every Tuesday and Thursday at 11am. This event takes place weekly (except during school holidays). Bookings are essential and open one week in advance….
Science Showcase UOW: Live ABC Illawarra radio broadcast from UOW Wollongong Campus
Join the live broadcast of ABC Illawarra from the University of Wollongong for National Science Week. On campus, at the UniBar, ABC Illawarra will broadcast Drive with Lindsay McDougall. Throughout the show, there will be a diverse range of live interviews of UOW academics, professional staff and research students. From biomechanics to biodiversity, caves and…
Deep Sky: Webb Telescope IMAX Screening
Directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Nathaniel Kahn and narrated by Oscar-nominated actress Michelle Williams, Deep Sky follows the high-stakes global mission to build the James Webb Space Telescope and to launch it into orbit one-million miles from Earth, in an attempt to answer questions that have haunted us since the beginning of time: Where did we come…
Growing the Future
Plant seeds for the future inside the geodesic dome in the Scienceworks Arena with the ARC Centre of Excellence and Plants for Space. Explore how plants will grow in the environments of tomorrow – from cutting-edge hydroponics to growing food in space. Discover the science behind space agriculture and create your own one-of-a-kind hydroponic mini…
Booleroo Centre District School Science Week
Want to learn more about decoding the universe? Come along to engage in some activities relating to our universe. Make some moon sand, investigate the moon and moon craters. Do you dream about rockets? Make some rockets using different ways to make them fly. Work together and use the laboratory tools and equipment safely to…
AGS Primary School STEM Project House Competition
During Science Week this term we are planning a whole day of Science Activities for our Primary School Students. Classes will plan hands on activities around the topic of SPACE for other classes in the school. Classes will visit other classes and rotate through a variety of student led experiments and projects. Experiments and activities…