Science, Visual and Performing Arts – A multilingual confluence

Get ready for a fun-filled family day as we celebrate National Science Week. Science is for everyone – whether you’re 5, 50, or beyond. Join us for an exciting community event where curiosity, creativity, and discovery come together. Explore fascinating science topics and interactive displays Enjoy exciting experiments and innovative science projects Discover how science…

From Screen to Object – An introduction to 3D design & printing

In this workshop designed for adult learners, you’ll get hands-on with 3D design using TinkerCAD, see a 3D printer in action, and discover how a digital idea becomes something you can actually hold. By the end, you’ll leave with the foundations to keep designing at home and take away a printed creation of your own….

STEM Catapult Competition at the Townsville Medieval and Fantasy Festival

The STEM Catapult Competition is back, as part of the Townsville Medieval & Fantasy Festival! Think your school has what it takes to launch their way to victory?   The STEM Catapult Competition, proudly sponsored by the Townsville STEM Hub, is now open to Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Schools. Put your engineering, physics, and creative…

Can’t Look Away – How our technology keeps us hooked

Want to work for a tech company? You already do. Most Australians spend hours each day staring at their smartphones – generating attention, data, and profit for some of the richest companies on earth. These tech companies would like us to believe we’ve got all the tools we need to cut back. (Just check your…

Meet Your Replacement – An AI demo

Many in the tech industry claim AI will herald a second act for humanity. That is, if it doesn’t kill us all first. Whether you’re a daily user or a conscientious objector, there’s no denying AI has arrived, and already seems to be everywhere. In this session, we’ll take an up-close look at how people…

The Beaker Street Debate

The annual Beaker Street Debate returns to our Main Stage, with possibly our most divisive topic yet: Social media should be banned for Over-16s too! Australia made headlines in late 2025 for being the first country to ban children from social media. But did we go far enough? As tech companies increasingly get compared to…

Bridges of The Body – How the gut, immune system and brain connect

Join Talks on Tuesdays and the GIN Program at Monash University for a special National Science Week event exploring one of the most fascinating frontiers in modern health science: the connection between your gut, immune system, and brain. Hosted at Brick Lane Market, this lively evening features three fast‑paced 20‑minute talks exploring how the gut, immune…

Youth Lock In 3 – The big think

Exclusive after‑hours access to the Marramarra Makerspace — just for you. Spend the night exploring, experimenting, and creating with full access to the podcasting equipment, 3D printers, laser cutters, Cricut, robotics and more. This is your chance to take over the space, try new tech, learn from each other, and bring your ideas to life….

Science Day

Join us for an interactive afternoon of science, based on fun and learning at our University of Wollongong (UOW) Eurobodalla Science Day! Schedule: 2:45pm – 3:45pm: Science Stalls – Hands on, interactive stations where kids can explore and experiment freely at the UOW Building. 3:45pm – 4:30pm: Science Show – A live science performance the…

Celebrating National Science Week – Makerspace in Motion

Celebrating National Science Week – Makerspace in Motion We are calling adults and youth from year 7 and above. Did you know that Makerspaces are designed for adult usage? Did you know that our Makerspace contains 2 laser cutters, 2 Bambu Lab 3D printers, an embroidery and sewing machine, an overlocker, a Cricut, pod casting equipment….and…