The biggest science project in Australia brings together art and stories of the sky for an astronomy-themed art exhibition. Cosmic Echoes celebrates the long-standing astronomy knowledge of Indigenous artists living and working close to the sites of the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO)’s two next-generation radio telescopes. Join Wajarri artist Noeleen Hamlett, one of the…
Join the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) and see the invisible Universe with our table-top radio telescope (TTRT). A hands-on activity for all ages, we will show you how radio astronomers peer through clouds of interstellar dust to map the distant regions of our galaxy, even while the sun is up. The SKAO table-top radio…
Presenter: Richard de Grijs William Dawes (1762-1836), official astronomer aboard the First Fleet, established Australia’s first observatory at what is now Dawes Point/Tar-ra, decades before Sydney Observatory. He then built a rapport with the local Aboriginal people, documenting the Gadigal language and traditions. Driven from Australia by a disagreement with Governor Arthur Phillip, he returned…
Join women physicists across all levels for an opportunity to chat, network, and learn about careers in physics! We will be joined by members of the Brisbane physics community and hear from the 2026 Women in Physics Lecturer as part of the Marie Curie Lectures. This Girls in Physics breakfast for female high school students and…
Planetary habitability in the solar system and beyond Understanding planetary habitability is one of the major challenges of the current scientific era. Though traditionally viewed through the lens of our home planet and its evolutionary history, data from other Solar System objects, and a plethora of planets outside of our Solar System, are shedding new…
Capture the beauty, power, and wonder of physics in a single frame! The Australian Institute of Physics’s ACT Branch is excited to invite photographers, scientists, students, and physics enthusiasts across the country to enter the AIP-ACT Branch Photography Competition. Whether you’re snapping light refraction through a prism, the intricate mechanics of a machine, or stunning…
Gravity in Action! Get hands-on with one of the universe’s most powerful forces as you build your own “gravity well” and experiment with how planets and objects move through space. Working in small teams, participants will create different orbits, tackle fun challenges, and discover how gravity shapes everything from falling objects on Earth to the…
Searching for the perfect family night out? Swap screens for skies and join us for Bradfield City Under the Stars, a free evening of stargazing, discovery and wonder at Australia’s first new city in 100 years. Bring the family along to explore the night sky through telescopes, step inside a giant dome planetarium, hear from…
Big science. Small bites. Great stories. Ever wondered what scientists and researchers are working on right here in Far North Queensland? Join the FNQ STEM Hub for Bite-Sized Science, a relaxed evening where researchers step away from the technical jargon and share their science in a simple format: one slide and just three minutes to…
Science Fair Extravaganza – Students as Scientists, Leaders and Innovators What happens when students become the scientists? At Jingili Primary School, National Science Week comes alive during our Science Fair Extravaganza—an exciting celebration where students take centre stage and share their passion for science! For this special event, students become “Science Experts.” Instead of simply…
