Join us to hear from internationally best-selling author, Amie Kaufman and how she uses science to drive the plot of her novels and generate scientifically plausible ideas. Amie is the author of several highly acclaimed science fiction and fantasy series including the ‘Starbound’ trilogy and ‘The Illuminae Files’. This project received grant funding…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Celebrating Science: STEM Storytime
It’s storytime but with a science twist! Get hands-on with STEM activities based on our favourite picture books. Suitable for preschool-aged children. This project received grant funding through Inspiring Australia – An Australian Government Initiative.
Celebrating Science: Family Science Trivia
Do you know your meteoroids from your meteorites? Bring the whole family along to put your science knowledge to the test! Suitable for primary school-aged children and their families. This project received grant funding through Inspiring Australia – An Australian Government Initiative.
Celebrating Science: Science Showcase
Try out a range of science, technology, engineering and maths challenges! Suitable for primary school-aged children and their families. Drop-in anytime between 1pm and 2.30pm, bookings not required. This project received grant funding through Inspiring Australia – An Australian Government Initiative.
Writing the Future: Design Workshop with Steve Mushin
Imagine extraordinary futures for real and fictional worlds with inventor Steve Mushin. Steve is the creator of ‘ULTRAWILD’, a book of 100+ inventions to transform cities into super cool future ecosystems – and you’re invited to join the engineering team! Take part in high energy drawing and design activities while Steve shares funny and…
Sydney Science Trail School Excursions
Join the Sydney Science Trail School Excursion program from 11 to 15 August 2025 to explore the wonders of science and discovery during National Science Week. Now in its sixth year, the Sydney Science Trail offers an engaging, hands-on program of full-day excursions at the Australian Museum and Botanic Gardens of Sydney for primary and…
ITTYVERSE
Can you write a short science poem about SOMETHING SMALLER THAN YOU? It could be about a little critter, mini microbe, tiny item, or it could be about one or more LITTLE THINGS that have significance – like an eye or pea, down to an atomic particle. By the time Science Week begins (9-17 August),…
Pub Trivia Night – Durham Castle Arms Pub
Welcome brilliant minds and curious thinkers. Join us for a night of fun where the points are made up but the laws of physics are still well and truly enforced. Bring out your inner Einstein and prepare to split sides like atoms, bond like molecules, whilst drinking fantastic beer by local brewery Ale Mary, where…
Planetarium Concert – Live music in the skydome
Nate Eggins (a.k.a. Conspiracy of One) is bringing back his unique Planetarium Concert for a third 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 on…
Street Science at Everton Park State School
Get ready for an electrifying journey beyond the limits of what we can see! Street Science’s brand-new stage show, ‘Into the Unknown’, is designed to ignite curiosity and thrill audiences while bringing to life the 2025 National Science Week theme: Decoding the Universe – Exploring the Unknown with Nature’s Hidden Language. This thought-provoking, high-energy production…