Discover the magic of the night sky with astronomer and author Dr Tanya Hill in this special storytime to mark National Science Week. Enjoy a reading of When the Stars Come Out followed by songs, games and a space-themed craft activity.
Topic: Space and Astronomy
Micro to Macro at Toodyay
Ready to become a scientist for a day? National Science Week 2026 is coming to Toodyay, and we have two epic events lined up. Mark your calendars for Saturday 15 August because the Toodyay Recreation Centre is turning into a massive science zone with two awesome events. The first event is a hands-on STEM Day!…
2026 Marie Curie Lecture for Schools – Painting the universe: A visual and musical exploration of space-time with Dr Karelle Siellez
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…
2026 Marie Curie Lectures: Painting the Universe – A Visual and Musical Exploration of Space-Time with Dr Karelle Siellez
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 reveals how listening…
2026 Marie Curie Lectures – Painting the universe: A visual and musical exploration of space-time with Dr Karelle Siellez
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…
2026 Marie Curie Lectures – Painting the universe: A visual and musical exploration of space-time with Dr Karelle Siellez
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…
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…