Get ready for a hands-on science experience that’s guaranteed to turn heads across Tank 5! Join the Cairns Children’s Museum and discover how curiosity, creativity and experimentation bring science to life. A highlight of the day will be the spectacular Toroidal Ring Vortex Generator (TRVG), giving visitors the chance to create and launch giant smoke…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
National Science Week Celebration Featuring the Citizen Science Awards
Join us for a special evening celebrating National Science Week in South Australia and recognising the outstanding citizen science projects being honoured through this year’s Citizen Science Awards. This event is an opportunity to acknowledge the volunteers, event organisers, partners, community groups and supporters who helped make National Science Week a success, while celebrating the…
Mission Possible – The Stories of Us, Melbourne
Join the Japan Aerospace eXploration Agency (JAXA) and the University of Melbourne for an inspiring public event exploring space, innovation and Australia-Japan collaboration. The University of Melbourne is pleased to host the Melbourne event of Mission Possible: The Stories of Us at the Melbourne’s Parkville campus during the visit of a Japanese delegation to Australia. Supported by the…
Mission Possible: The Stories of Us, Sydney
Explore the human stories behind space missions and discover how Australia, Japan and global partners can drive space innovation together. Mission Possible: The Stories of Us brings together leading experts from Japan, Australia and the United States to explore the personal stories behind pioneering space missions and how international collaboration is driving the future of…
Inclusive Biographies in STEMM Project – A (mini) Wiki edit-a-thon
Join us for a mini-Wikipedia edit-a-thon! Work with local Wiki editors as we expand and update articles related to the diverse people, knowledges, and discoveries that make science what it is today. Light catering provided. Walk in at any time. All experience levels welcome. Attendees will need to provide their own wifi enabled device. …
Science on Screen
To celebrate National Science Week, the City of Playford will be hosting two FREE movie screenings at the Shedley Theatre. You’re invited to a FREE Community Movie Screening Day at the Shedley Theatre! Join us for a fun-filled day of entertainment, learning, and creativity with two fantastic screenings for all ages! Whether you’re fascinated by…
Science and Innovation Networking Event – Celebrating Queensland science and innovation in National Science Week
An exclusive event at Parliament House hosted by the Honourable Andrew Powell MP, Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation Join senior leaders for a special invite-only networking event celebrating Queensland science and innovation as part of National Science Week 2026. Hosted by: The Hon. Andrew Powell MP, Minister for…
Boordakan-Ak Djinanginy (Looking to the Future) Day
Calling teachers of Years 7 and 8 First Nations students. Celebrate National Science Week by heading to the Curtin campus to meet university and industry experts as they showcase their work through exciting hands-on activities. Hosted by Curtin Science and Engineering and the Centre for Aboriginal Studies, this day will highlight how fun STEM can…
SketchBot Drop-In Day at the Australian Space Discovery Centre
Have you ever seen a robot that can draw? Come get your portrait drawn by one of our resident SketchBots to celebrate National Science Week! Drop by the Australian Space Discovery Centre anytime between 11am and 3pm on Saturday 22 August. A digital or printed ticket is not required for entry, just register your interest….
The Hope and Anchor Pub Trivia with a Twist of Science
Join the National Quantum & Dark Matter Road Trip at the Hope & Anchor, Hobart for an evening of pub trivia, with a twist of science! Will you be the champions of the Hope & Anchor Pub Trivia? Gather your friends and family, get a team together, and come along for a bit of trivia,…