You’ve probably heard of gravity and force, but have you wondered about super positioning, Heisenberg’s uncertainty or quantum probability? Join us on our quest to discover the quirky laws of Quantum Physics using BBC micro:bits. Delve in with hands-on activities to explore teleportation, uncertainty, randomness and more. By completing simple coding projects using your BBC micro:bit, you’ll…
Topic: Space and Astronomy
Stories, seasons and signposts in the sky: Indigenous astronomy
Over countless generations, First Nations Australians have sustained their peoples and cultures by linking deep knowledge of Country to careful observations of the sun, moon, constellations, and other dynamic features of the southern sky. Hear ancient stories and learn some sky-reading skills to build your understanding of space, navigation, seasonal phenomena, and Indigenous cultures. This…
2025 Marie Curie Lectures: Quantum century – Unlocking the universe’s secrets and shaping our future with Dr Danielle Holmes
100 years ago, quantum physics was born to explain curious behaviour of tiny things. Since then, it has become our most powerful tool that humans possess, not just for increasing our understanding of the world, but for shaping its future. It has unlocked secrets of our universe, such as why stars shine and how migratory…
Plants in Space
Join us for an immersive (free!) experience where science meets imagination! In this multi-session event aimed at students from year levels 5 – 8, you’ll step into the role of an astrobotanist and explore the vital role of plants in space exploration. Design your own space plant with the Australian Space Discovery Centre, and discover…
Grow 4 Launch – Grow, test and imagine the future of food in space with your STEM research kit
Grow! Test! Create! Imagine the future of food in space with our interactive STEM research kit. Join the Plants for Space researchers to re-imagine how we can grow the plants and make food for astronauts that tastes good and that they actually want to eat! Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Become a…
50 Ways to Die in Space at STEAMzone
Meet author and illustrator pair Dr Eileen O’Hely and Nico O’Sullivan, creators of “50 Ways to Die in Space” at the STEAMzone Twilight Science Market. Enjoy a puppet show, have all your space questions answered by a real live astrophysicist and make and launch your own paper air rocket!
Science, Visual and Performing Arts- A multilingual confluence 2025
If you the curious or have the knack for innovation, join us and explore the wonderful magic of science. This family event is for everyone to get hands on and try different experiments. Can you set off the lemon volcanoes? Can you use a balloon to lift up a glass bottle? Can you make a…
Transfolk WA at Scitech – Discover science, celebrating identity
On Saturday 30 August from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Scitech in West Perth is transformed into a haven for the trans and gender diverse community. “Transfolk WA @ Scitech” is a special, free event happening just for Perth’s trans and gender diverse community members, families and friends! Imagine having Scitech almost all to yourselves to explore, play,…
2025 Marie Curie Lectures: Quantum century – Unlocking the universe’s secrets and shaping our future with Dr Danielle Holmes
100 years ago, quantum physics was born to explain curious behaviour of tiny things. Since then, it has become our most powerful tool that humans possess, not just for increasing our understanding of the world, but for shaping its future. It has unlocked secrets of our universe, such as why stars shine and how migratory…
2025 Marie Curie Lectures – Your quantum future with Dr Sol H Jacobsen
The humble electron is a pillar of modern technology. They power almost every aspect of daily life, from your toaster to your phone. But these devices use only one quantum property of the electrons: their charge. Today, physicists are harnessing other properties – such as their “spin” – to advance a new technological revolution. This…