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…
Join us for an engaging and interactive community event exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) and digital health technologies are transforming healthcare, education, employment and everyday life. Hear from inspiring speakers, researchers, innovators and community leaders as they showcase practical, real-world applications of AI and discuss how emerging technologies can be harnessed to support African Australian…
If you love art and design, pop the champagne and push the benches together – our Sculptures & Sips workshops will be right up your alley. As well as creating and taking home an original handmade treasure, participating in a Sculptures & Sips workshop is a chance to get to know other like-minded makers and…
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…
Take flight with the Far North Queensland Aviation Museum this National Science Week! Experience immersive virtual reality aviation adventures and discover the science, technology and engineering behind flight. Fun for all ages and perfect for curious minds.
Calling all curious young scientists! Join us for an action-packed hour of hands-on experiments designed for kids aged 7–10. Over the hour, children will rotate through three exciting science stations: Pom Pom Launchers – Learn about physics by building your own launcher using simple craft supplies. Then test how far you can send your pom…
What’s in My Bag? Get ready to peek inside a scientist’s bag and be amazed by science! Have you ever wondered what scientists actually take with them when they head out into the field? In this National Science Week event, you’ll meet real scientists working in some of Australia’s most incredible places—from the icy landscapes…
Join us to learn about European breakthroughs in Science and Technology. Five embassies in Canberra are organising a Science Movie Festival to celebrate the importance of sharing and coordinating research across the world to foster innovative approaches to science. This event brings together the embassies of France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland and Italy, along with the…
Join us to watch the Australian premiere of the documentary “Ramon y Cajal: Drawings in the retina” on Wednesday 19 August. This documentary offers a look at the legacy of Nobel laureate Santiago Ramón y Cajal, exploring the close connection between his passion for photographic imagery and his ground-breaking scientific discoveries about how the brain…
