Make a splash with us this National Science Week! We’ll look at what makes up the coral reef and the animals that live in them. You will make your own model reef, learn about some of the conditions corals need in order to survive, and how engineers test equipment to help us study the ocean…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Foldable Flight – Webinars with Questacon
Fly high with us this National Science Week! We’ll explore the forces and features that let planes defy gravity. Participants will get hands on and design two different types of paper planes and experiment with various design features to change how their planes fly. We’ll guide participants through experiments using simple materials, while collecting their…
Australia’s Search for the Missing Part of the Universe
Join the National Quantum & Dark Matter Road Trip for a public talk from Dr Jeremy Bourhill. Did you know a huge part of the Universe is missing? For our Universe to look the way it does, for it to even exist in the first place, requires that we add in some extra ingredients other…
STEM in the Tropics – Meet the Tangaroa Blue Foundation
Meet Tangaroa Blue Foundation at the Cairns Launch! Tangaroa Blue Foundation is a leading Australia-wide charity dedicated to protecting our oceans by preventing and removing marine debris. We coordinate the Australian Marine Debris Initiative (AMDI), an inspiring on-ground network of volunteers, communities, and organisations working together to clean up our coastlines and build a massive…
National Science Week with NT Fisheries – How do we know if a fish stock is healthy?
To celebrate National Science Week 2026, NT Fisheries will hold an interactive event for high school students to discover how Fisheries scientists use data, research, and technology to understand the health of fish populations and make informed decisions about managing our fisheries. Students will explore how fisheries scientists collect information from fishers, surveys, and scientific…
Koala Connections – Join a real koala survey
How do scientists find and count koalas in the wild? Find out during National Science Week 2026 by joining a real koala research survey at The Koala Sanctuary on Kangaroo Island. This is not just a talk: citizen scientists will collect observations that support wildlife monitoring and conservation. Participants will join a guided koala survey…
Qx Summit – Queensland’s advanced technologies future
Qx will showcase how quantum is not just a future promise – it’s happening now. Under the theme “Make it in Queensland”, the program will highlight real-world applications, local capability and the home‑grown innovation shaping Queensland’s quantum ecosystem today. Join key stakeholders from industry, government, research and the broader quantum community to explore cutting‑edge technologies,…
Young STEM Expo
Young STEM Expo is a hands-on STEM showcase. Students explore interactive technologies and participate in challenges led by Trinity College student facilitators. Teachers gain ideas to bring STEM learning into their classrooms.
Seriously Fun Science Show
This is a high-energy, story-driven celebration of scientific discovery designed to ignite curiosity, captivate minds, and inspire audiences of all ages! Led by Street Science’s team of qualified science communicators, this action-packed show features jaw-dropping demonstrations that make learning unforgettable! Prepare to be amazed by spectacular colour changes, freezing cold materials, and thrilling explosions. From…
Rocket Launching
Get ready for lift-off, as you launch your own rockets and aim for the stars with ‘It’s Rocket Science’. Discover more about the science behind rocketry, flight, the laws of motion, and aerodynamics as you blast off as part of World Science Festival Queensland. See how far your rocket can fly, or compete against a…