Join The University of Queensland at our beautiful Gatton campus, a working farm located in the Lockyer Valley, 87km west of Brisbane’s city centre, and halfway between Ipswich and Toowoomba. On this sprawling campus, which dates back to 1897, you’ll find teaching and research facilities in agricultural, environmental and veterinary sciences. It’s also a working farm,…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Physics and Chemistry Showcase
The National Science Week 2024 schools’ theme is Species Survival – More than just sustainability. The theme highlights the importance of science and innovation in ensuring the survival and thriving of different species in an ever-changing world. The Physics and Chemistry Showcase aims to invigorate passion for all sciences, particularly physics and chemistry for students…
HEDY! The Life and Inventions of Hedy Lamarr
HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr, is a 90-minute, one-woman live show celebrating the unexpected scientific genius of Hedy Lamarr, Viennese-born Hollywood film star of the 1930s-1950s. Known as The Most Beautiful Woman in the World, Lamarr spent her spare time in Hollywood inventing a Secret Communication System with composer George Antheil. Also…
STEM Girl Power Initiative
An event bound to blow the socks of students and amaze their minds with the magic of STEM. You’ll experience activities that explore: Slime Water cycle Vinegar and bicarbonate volcano Lava lamp STEM quiz/challenges
Women in Physics Lecture Tour 2024 – Wollongong
Join us for an engaging lecture where Professor Susan Coppersmith will take you on a journey through the fascinating world of theoretical physics. Her research spans an incredible variety of systems, from the humble grains of sand to the cutting-edge quantum dots that are paving the way for future quantum computers. Physics is important because…
National Science Walk
Join the National Science Walk in Spalding Park to discover local groups and organisations and hear about their positive actions for a better world. You will meet passionate community members, explore sustainable practices, hear inspiring stories of environmental stewardship and find out how you can contribute to a greener future. Have the change to meet…
Science Spectacular at Long Flat Public School
This National Science Week at Long Flat Public School, join the extravaganza to celebrate scientific inquiry and hands-on exploration. Students, families, and neighbouring pre-schoolers will be invited to engage in a multitude of interactive activities and exhibits. The Science Spectacular will include a Science Fair showcasing innovative experiments and interactive workshops, followed by STEM challenges…
Finding the STEM Among the Stems
In Finding the STEM Among the Stems, year 5 and 6 students at Lansdowne Crescent Primary School will be guided through an award-winning landscape architecture project on the grounds of their school. Good design by its nature, goes unnoticed. In an event led by the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, students will be guided through…
Moon Base, The Next Step – Planetarium preview
Prepare for an immersive and breathtaking lunar experience this National Science Week in this special planetarium preview of Moon Base, The Next Step. It has been over 50 years since humankind last set foot on the Moon and now we are going back to stay. Moon Base, The Next Step tells the story of this…
Making a Measurement
Visit the Making a Measurement exhibition this National Science Week to meet Sid, The Scientist, who is undertaking an artist’s residency in the Yalagang room at the Bondi Pavillion. Having been a working scientist, Sid is curious about what it means to measure; why we measure and the things we measure with. The exhibition space…