Take your imagination to new heights with the Far North Queensland Aviation Museum at this year’s Queensland National Science Week Launch event “STEM in the Tropics”. Spread your wings and experience the thrill of flight through immersive virtual reality aviation adventures. The FNQ Aviation Museum, based in Mareeba, is dedicated to preserving and sharing the…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
STEM in the Tropics – Mozzies SHIELDS – Science in your backyard
Mosquitoes may be small, but they can tell us big stories about the health of our environment, our communities and the future of disease prevention. Visit the QIMR Berghofer Mosquito Genomics team at the National Science Week launch “STEM in the Tropics” event and discover how scientists are using cutting-edge genetics, community participation and education…
STEM in the Tropics – Be part of the community helping the Great Barrier Reef thrive
The Cairns Port Douglas Reef Hub stand at the National Science Week launch event is your opportunity to connect with the people, organisations and initiatives making a real difference to reef resilience across the Cairns region. Whether you’re a student, teacher, tourism operator, community volunteer, conservation enthusiast or simply someone who loves the Reef, there’s…
UQ Gatton Open Day
We can’t wait to welcome you to Open Day at UQ’s Gatton campus. Explore your interests and study options in agricultural, animal and plant sciences, as well as agribusiness. Immerse yourself in university life and get answers to all your questions. Today is your chance to see what your life could look like as…
Entangled Everywhere
Drawing on experimental urban play methodologies developed through 64 Ways of Being, RMIT future play lab presents a new XR experience inspired by ongoing research into the Doveton bat colony and the speculative future explored in the exhibition Primary Succession. Expanding beyond site-specific interaction, the work creates immersion anywhere into shifting ecologies, environmental transformation and posthuman ways of being with the…
Morgan Primary School: Explore, Experiment, Discover!
Get ready for an action-packed National Science Week at our school! Our students will explore the world of science through hands-on activities, fun challenges and amazing experiments. This event is all about discovering how science is part of our everyday lives. Students will rotate through a variety of engaging activities where they can predict, test,…
STEMatagories Challenge
Explore the power of curiosity, inquiry and shared learning by playing the Puffing Billy Railway STEMatagories games. Who: Any Victorian Schools, Years 3 to 6 How to Play: Simply find a word that meets each description (STEMatagory) that starts with the letter of the alphabet that is released on Wednesday 19th of August. The Puffing Billy Railway website…
National Quantum Computing Testbed Facility (NQCTF) opens during National Science Week
National Quantum Computing Testbed Facility opens during National Science Week Australia’s quantum future gets a new home this National Science Week, as the Honourable Andrew Powell MP, Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation, officially opens the National Quantum Computing Testbed Facility. The opening marks a major addition to Australia’s…
Green Screen – Tech Tricks
Join us for a green screen photoshoot! This hands-on green screen session introduces participants to the creative possibilities of green screen technology. Learn how green screens can be used to create fun digital images, explore imaginative backgrounds and build confidence with basic digital media tools. During the session, we will: Look at examples and ideas…
The Cross Over Event
Celebrate a magical two-week Science Week and Book Week crossover event at the R.W. (Bob) Farr Memorial Library in Narrogin, inspired by the beloved stories of Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers. This free, family-friendly program brings together creativity, literacy, science, and hands-on discovery through a series of engaging activities for children and families. During National…