Portraiture: Drawn to discovery

Sketches of inventions. Photographs of galaxies. Portraits of scientists. These are all art.   In this free 45-minute webinar, we will visually analyse three portraits of prominent Australian scientists. Students will brainstorm and draw their ideas, then end by drawing a portrait of themselves as scientists. Learn how art meets science.  This program is best suited for students from Year…

Scientist Portraits: Story and spectacle

Elizabeth Blackburn, Fiona Wood, and Graeme Clark. You may have heard of these Australian scientists before. But do you know of their impact on the world? Learn how storytelling meets science.   Join legendary science journalist and broadcaster Robyn Williams AO in our 45-minute virtual webinar as he introduces scientists from the National Portrait Gallery collection,…

VR Explorer: Explore the space with Mission ISS

Want to be an astronaut for a day? Come join us for “VR Explorer: Explore the Space with Mission ISS”! Put on a special VR headset and take a fun trip to space without leaving the ground! You’ll visit the International Space Station, float like you’re in zero gravity, and see how astronauts live, eat,…

Brisbane Soapbox Science 2024

Soapbox Science Brisbane 2024 is a free public engagement event which aims to inspire new generations of women scientists, challenge perceptions of what a scientist does and looks like, and encourage the public and wider community to engage with novel science. For this event, 12 competitively-selected, diverse women will step onto soapboxes and bring their…

An Evening of Chemistry, Curiosity and Comedy

Join us for a free evening of Chemistry, Curiosity and Comedy at the Barossa Park Clubroom! Meet a panel of diverse scientists who work on sustainability and tackling environmental issues. The event will be hosted by comedian Jason Chong and panellists will showcase their research to the local community who will have the opportunity to…

Family Science Day at Hive

Family Science Day at Hive returns with a showcase of amazing species survival themed science activities for National Science Week. The program includes mini-workshops, extra planetarium shows and an expo of Tasmanian Science. Hive’s Science Centre will be overflowing with interactive experiences for all the family, with pop-up stalls by scientists and ecology organisations from…

Experiment, Explore, Experience at Glenroy Neighbourhood House

We’re inviting primary aged children and their families to dive into the captivating world of science through a series of dynamic and interactive activities at Glenroy Neighbourhood House. From magical chemical reactions to plant life cycles, and even the electrifying mysteries of static electricity, our workshops are designed to spark curiosity and inspire a love…

Cosmic Quest: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Universe!

This year for National Science Week, we will be running an engaging week-long event called Cosmic Quest: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Universe. During this event, our Year 7-9 students will present an interactive science show exploring the wonders of the cosmos. They will demonstrate concepts such as astronomy, light spectra, gravity, and programming space rovers…

VR Gaming at Katherine Library

Get ready for the ultimate gaming experience! Darwin’s “Amazing XR” will bring their revolutionary co-space gaming experience to Katherine for the very first time as part of National Science Week. Up to ten people at a time will battle together in the same virtual world in a spacious 6m x 9m gaming arena. Players team…

‘Natures Code’ Science Week 2025

During Science Week, our school will run a fun and exciting program called “Nature’s Code” for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Everyone will get to take part in hands-on STEM activities (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) that help us explore how nature works. We’ll learn about the hidden patterns in the world around us,…