Dr Cecilia Villacorta-Rath (JCU), will explore the use of environmental DNA (eDNA) used to detection of invasive invertebrates in northern Australia. Braden Willows (UniSQ) will present his intriguing research into the Eucalypt-fungi relationships associated with the impact of Lantana. Meanwhile, Alicia Dunn (Sweep Deep), will be bringing up one of their underwater drones and explain their use to cull…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Following the Flow – Exploring Melbourne’s urban waterways
What can our waterways tell us about the future of our city? Join Geography Victoria on a fascinating field trip through Melbourne’s urban waterways, travelling by bus to five sites along Merri Creek, Moonee Ponds Creek and the Maribyrnong River. From the devastating 2022 Victorian floods to the challenges of pollution, urban development and climate…
Buzzz ACT – Belco Arts Centre
Buzzz into Belco Arts Centre this National Science Week with Chamaeleon Collective, Canberra’s inclusive dance company. Buzzz ACT is an award-winning dance and science experience celebrating the bees that keep our world humming. Through the magic of movement and music this fun and fabulous show explores the importance of bees for the ecology, biodiversity and…
Writing Top Scientific Reports
Engineers, technologists and IT experts are not always the best report-writers. Or are they? Learn the tricks of the trade in a comprehensive three-hour course designed to improve the writing and communication skills of those needing to file important reports. Session 1 9.30am to 11am Rationale: Why it’s worth writing excellent and easy-to-read reports for…
Cut It Out! Gene Editing, Medicine, and the Future of Biology
Talks on Tuesdays: Real lectures in your favourite venues. 45-mins + Q&A with Postdoctoral Researcher Dr Ashleigh Geiger Talks on Tuesdays is a live event series bringing big ideas, real experts, and curious minds together – at your favourite local venues. Think thought-provoking lectures, audience questions, and post-talk mingling over drinks and dinner. This isn’t a…
Girls in STEM Career Speed Networking
A fast‑paced networking event where Year 10–12 students meet women in STEM, share a cup of tea and explore real science and engineering jobs. STEM Speed Networking is a free careers event for students in years 10 – 12 who are interested in careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Join us to meet…
Trivia Event Hosted By Brightmindz
Ready to become a Bright Mind this Science Week? Take on the BrightMindz Trivia Challenge — pick up a printed sheet in person, or complete it online, whichever suits you best! Your sheet (or online form) is packed with fun science questions covering space, animals, inventions, and mind-blowing discoveries. Research the answers however you like…
BIG Day of Science 2026 – Free Quantum and Dark Matter Family Workshop
Join the National Quantum & Dark Matter Road Trip to explore quantum and dark matter physics in a series of interactive workshops. The nature of dark matter is one of the biggest mysteries of the Universe, and Australia is a key player in the quest to figure it out. Join the National Quantum & Dark…
Clyde Hotel Pub Trivia, with a Twist of Science
Join the National Quantum & Dark Matter Road Trip in Melbourne for an evening of pub trivia, with a twist of science. Will you be the champions of the Clyde Hotel Pub Trivia? Gather your friends and family, get a team together, and come along to the Clyde Hotel for a bit of trivia, with…
Riverton Community Library (Community Brains Trust) Morning Tea and Quiz
The Riverton Library is on a quest to find our smartest science brainiacs!! Join us at the Riverton School Community. Register your interest & join us for a STEM Quiz and Morning Tea as part of National Science week. Call the library on 08 8847 2414 to book your place.