Calling all mini scientists! Powered by Curiosity is a hands-on National Science Week event designed for children and their families. Through interactive STEM experiences, you will explore how scientists and engineers use observation, experimentation, measurement and testing to better understand the world around us. The session runs for one hour and there are three…
Join us this National Science Week as ethnobotanist, chemist and author Dr Liam Engel takes you on a journey into the world of psychoactive plant chemicals. Much of what we think we know about psychoactive plants comes from decades-old studies, anecdote and tradition. Drawing on research spanning cacti, wattles, fungi, grasses and drug checking, Liam…
Put your problem-solving skills to the test in this exciting science-themed escape room. Work through puzzles, crack clues, and uncover scientific mysteries in a race against the clock. Developed in partnership with the Monash University Astrophysics Team as part of National Science Week 2026. Entries are limited to groups of a maximum of six people. Each group must…
Discover the Hidden History of LGBTQIA+ Scientists – An Interactive Walking Tour Please note this event is completely FREE thanks to the support of Inspire Australia and National Science Week. However, registration is essential as places are limited. Did you know that every Australian state and territory has been home to amazing LGBTQIA+ scientists? Join…
Explore STEAM with fun and informative experiments as a part of our STEAM Club program! Warragul Library hosts monthly interactive sessions exploring science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is best suited to primary school age (5-12). Bookings essential for participating children only, however guardians are required to supervise children at all times through…
Join us for the Clarendon Primary School Science Fair where you can see our students amazing science projects and Oliphant Science Awards entries! Students will be hanging out with their amazing work to answer questions, run demonstrations and be judged by special judges for prizes. This event is a must see of primary science excellence!…
Our Super Science Fair is a fun, whole-school event where all students from Reception to Year 6 take part in exciting, hands-on science activities. The school hall will be turned into a science discovery centre with lots of interactive stations covering different areas of science. Students will carry out experiments, watch demonstrations, and solve science challenges. These…
Dr Cecilia Villacorta-Rath (JCU), will explore the use of environmental DNA (eDNA) used to detection of invasive invertebrates in northern Australia. Braden Willows (UniSQ) will present his intriguing research into the Eucalypt-fungi relationships associated with the impact of Lantana. Meanwhile, Alicia Dunn (Sweep Deep), will be bringing up one of their underwater drones and explain their use to cull…
What can our waterways tell us about the future of our city? Join Geography Victoria on a fascinating field trip through Melbourne’s urban waterways, travelling by bus to five sites along Merri Creek, Moonee Ponds Creek and the Maribyrnong River. From the devastating 2022 Victorian floods to the challenges of pollution, urban development and climate…
Buzzz into Belco Arts Centre this National Science Week with Chamaeleon Collective, Canberra’s inclusive dance company. Buzzz ACT is an award-winning dance and science experience celebrating the bees that keep our world humming. Through the magic of movement and music this fun and fabulous show explores the importance of bees for the ecology, biodiversity and…
