Join us in Blackall for the first stop of our travelling launch of National Science Week 2025, celebrating the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in the heart of Central Queensland. Set at the historic Blackall Woolscour – Australia’s last steam-powered wool washing plant – this venue showcases remarkable 19th-century engineering. Its…
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The Science of Choice – A guide to better decisions
Ever wondered why you grab that extra snack, procrastinate on important tasks, or stick to a decision even when it’s clearly not working out? Our daily lives are filled with countless choices, big and small, yet we rarely stop to think about the hidden forces that shape them. Join the UTS Behavioural Lab for an…
Science Spectacle and Ag Adventures at Katherine Research Station
Buzzing bees, practical plants, pesky pests, mooing cattle, and the cotton industry… students can dive into all this and more at the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ Katherine Research Station’s Science Week event. Get ready for a day of hands-on, mind-blowing plant and animal science activities while exploring our lively research farm in action! This…
Street Science at Wisdom College
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…
Take a tour of RV Investigator in Hobart
CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, invites you to step aboard Australia’s advanced ocean research vessel, RV Investigator, while it’s in Hobart between research voyages. This 94-metre super science ship is packed with state-of-the-art equipment to enable vital ocean and atmospheric research for Australia. RV Investigator is a national workhorse for science and can travel over 10,000 nautical…
Baguettes and Breakthroughs – French-Australian Science at Le Marché
Come to the French Market in Moore Park and meet scientists making groundbreaking discoveries, with a French Flair as the Australian French Association for Research and Innovation Inc (AFRAN) collaborates with Le Marché French Markets. Come and meet Fleur Ponton and ask her about how she uses fruit flies to understand nutrition, learn from Max…
Foodie Fun Play
Can you play with fruits and vegetables? Absolutely! Come join us for a deliciously-fun journey where science meets snacks and vegetables become new best friends! Foodie Fun Play! is a hands-on science adventure designed to help young children explore fruits and vegetables through fun, creative play. Perfect for curious little eaters aged 3 to 8,…
Decoding Space with Antarctica (Competition for Kindy – Year 6)
Calling All Young Antarctic Researchers from kindy to year 6 – pull on your snow boots and space helmets and learn about the fascinating connections between Antarctica and Space! The Antarctic Science Foundation have developed a presentation that delves into fascinating facts about Antarctica that allows you to uncover its surprising connection to outer space….
St Mel’s Science Week 2025
Join us for Kitchen Koncoctions, where young scientists become culinary chemists and whip up some amazing edible creations! This National Science Week, we’re diving spoon-first into the exciting world of food science with two fantastic, hands-on activities. Get ready to shake, shake, shake your way to a frosty treat. Our youngest scientists will discover how…
Brain Break – St Philip’s Christian College Port Stephens
We’re hosting a Brain Break morning tea with scrumptious morsels of science goodness to celebrate science achievement and endeavour. We’ll be getting together to share fun science quizzes, activities and demonstrations over our cuppa. This morning tea is just for us, but you can register to host one for FREE in your own workplace.