Imagine a bright future with science. The Space Faring Civilisation (SFC) Film Festival is back for 2026. We are a Canberra-grown festival that loves telling stories about science and space. We show films that give us hope for the future and show how science and imagination can help us build a better world. Free Workshops…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
National Science Week 2026 with The Forrest Research Foundation
The Forrest Research Foundation invites you to its National Science Week Showcase on August 8th 2026. Join us in creating memorable experiences at the frontiers of science. We’ve teamed up with Supersonic Science, who will guide you into exciting and explosive experiments all-day long. You can… Embark on virtual reality experiences where you can journey…
Indigenous Science Experience at Redfern
How do native bees connect to healthy ecosystems and caring for Country? Which seaweeds have long been used for environmental sustainability? How is native flora used in bush medicines? What can we learn from the ingenuity of Aboriginal tools and technologies developed over thousands of years? And how can Torres Strait Islander virtual reality bring cultural experiences…
Brain Break – Mount Barker Library and Community Resource Centre
Join us at the Mount Barker Library and Community Resource Centre for morning tea and science trivia to celebrate National Science Week. Community members of all ages are welcome; morning tea will be provided.
Writing Science Media Releases | SARAH EDITING
This practical course teaches you the key skills and strategies to write and distribute a cracking media release for different audiences. It will help budding science communicators build confidence and learn how the media works, so you can communicate your messages clearly and simply. You’ll get training and hands-on practice writing winning media releases for…
Science, Music and more at the Planetarium
Nate Eggins (a.k.a. Conspiracy of One) is returning with his unique Planetarium Variety Show for a fourth year running! Join us once again at the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium during National Science Week for an evening of: · Quirky sciency music, funny rants, audience participation & prize giveaways, · Stunning visuals that will take you…
Edge Hill STEAM Expo 2026
Showcasing student-driven innovation, featuring hands-on projects ranging from robotic coding and engineering challenges to environmental science and digital art. This event will promote critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving, aligning with sustainability goals and investigations. Students will build structural models of bridges and towers, explore life cycles, animal habitats, sustainability and artistic design using mathematical concepts. Our student-led discovery will focus on curiosity…
Seeds to Science: Cultural Fusion
‘Seeds of Science’ is more than a theme—it’s a commitment to nurturing a love of learning, respect for Country, and appreciation of wisdom in every culture. By working together—students, teachers, families, and community—we’ll create a rich, inclusive environment where knowledge takes root and flourishes. STEM Week will culminate in a community gathering, where we’ll share…
Discover Engineering
Curious about engineering but not sure a four‑year university degree is the only way forward? Discover the many exciting pathways into an engineering career and see how you can help design, build and shape the world around you. From major infrastructure and renewable energy projects to cutting‑edge technology and problem‑solving that makes everyday life better,…
Growing conservation through innovation at Sydney Zoo
Step into a world where science, innovation and wildlife collide at Sydney Zoo’s Conservation Through Innovation, a dynamic, multi‑day National Science Week experience designed for families, students and curious minds of all ages. Begin your send of adventure on the Discovery Trail, a self‑guided journey highlighting twelve threatened species from cassowaries to cheetahs and the…