Join us to explore the story of gravitational waves and the cosmic collisions that create the elements we are made of through a weaving together of sound, art and astrophysics. Through “multi-messenger” signals like kilonovae and gamma-ray bursts, discover how the cosmos communicates its most violent events. Blending scientific insights with creative expression, this talk…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
SCINEMA science film festival screening at Penrith Library
Join us at Penrith Library for a screening of the SCINEMA International Science Film Festival, presented as part of National Science Week. SCINEMA showcases a curated selection of short films that explore the wonders of science around the world through engaging storytelling and stunning visuals. This annual film festival offers something for curious minds of…
Growing Together Science in Motion – Garden science expo at Carnaby Rise Primary School
Can a garden help solve the problems of the future? During National Science Week, our school community will explore this exciting question through our whole-school event, Growing Together: Science in Motion – Garden Science Expo. Students from Kindergarten to Year 6 will become scientists, engineers, designers and communicators as they investigate how plants, gardens and…
Seeds of the Future Expo
Join us this National Science Week at St Joseph’s Aberdeen for our Seeds of the Future Expo. From 1:30 pm, the Seeds of the Future Expo will open to students, families, the wider community and nearby schools. Student projects created during the day and throughout the year will be displayed, celebrating the creativity, curiosity and…
PECAN+ Capture the Flag 2026 – Cyber security competition
Are you a problem-solver and team player? Curious about computing, cyber security and digital skills? PECAN+ is an exciting, national Capture the Flag (CTF)-style cyber security competition for high school-aged competitors in years 10-12. Compete against teams across the country to solve cyber challenges and uncover digital “flags” across topics including cryptography; digital forensics, open-source…
Science Week – Business Showcase
What does STEM look like in our community? Join us for an exciting evening celebrating the diverse ways science, technology, engineering and maths shape the businesses around us. From cutting-edge microplastics research to robotics innovation destined for the Moon, we’ll explore two very different but equally fascinating sides of the STEM world. Hear directly from the…
Engineering is Elementary – Broome
Questacon is bringing Free STEM professional learning with Engineering is Elementary to Broome for educators. Boost your teaching confidence and engage your students with fun cross-curricular STEM learning in this exciting unit from Questacon’s teacher professional learning team. In this Free workshop, you will Get hands-on with chemical engineering and activities from the A work…
Engineering is Elementary – Perth
Questacon is bringing Engineering is Elementary to Perth for educators. Boost your teaching confidence and engage your students with fun cross-curricular STEM learning in this exciting unit from Questacon’s teacher professional learning team. In this Free workshop, you will Get hands-on with chemical engineering and activities from the A work in Process: Improving the Playdough…
Sydney Science Trail – Community day at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan
Celebrate National Science Week with a free family-friendly science bonanza at the Australian Botanic Garden. Start your adventure with one of our exclusive, behind-the-scenes tours led by our knowledgeable Science and Horticulture teams. Explore PlantBank, the National Herbarium of New South Wales, and our plant nursery, as you engage in hands-on workshops, family-friendly walks, and…
Barham Library – STEM maker session
Step into the world of robots, coding, and creative problem-solving at Barham Library this National Science Week! In this beginner-friendly session, children will learn how simple instructions can make a robot move, light up, turn, or complete a challenge. Participants will get to experiment with basic coding activities, test their ideas, fix mistakes, and see…