TCS Sydney Marathon goIT Challenge

Shape the future of the TCS Sydney Marathon and be in the chance to win a $10,000 cash prize for your school!   The NSW Department of Education is thrilled to announce the next exciting event in the STEM 2024 series: the TCS Sydney Marathon goIT Challenge! Taking place throughout August, this STEM challenge aims to inspire and…

Empowering Women in STEM for Sustainable Impact

An inspiring discussion focused on STEM communication and leadership.   This National Science Week, join us for conversation hosted by Dr Bita Zaferanloo, lead of Shaping STEM. In this session, Amelia Pearson will share her inspiring career journey. This will follow with a Women in STEM panel in collaboration with the Women in STEM club. Featuring…

UQ Gatton Open Day

How will you science?   This National Science Week, we’re excited to have you on our beautiful Gatton campus. Experience everything UQ Science has to offer – from world-class facilities to a thriving student community and passionate teachers. On this beautiful campus, which dates to 1897, you’ll find teaching and research facilities in agricultural, environmental,…

Model Citizens – How mathematicians are helping the planet

How will we avert catastrophic climate change and preserve our biodiversity? Nations, industries, communities and individuals will need to swiftly deploy a wide range of tactics and technologies.   Join us on Monday 12 August for Model Citizens – How mathematicians are helping the planet in the Science Gallery Theatre or online. Our expert panellists will share how they…

The Sweet Truth – What’s sugar doing to my body?

How much sugar will you eat in your lifetime? Get ready to see just how much at the Giant Sugar Mountain. We’re building a massive mountain made entirely of bags of sugar, to show just how much sugar the average person consumes throughout their lifetime. Come along and learn more about hidden sugars in your food…

WildlifeXposure – Exploring vulnerable and endangered species

Our world today is changing fast and not always in good ways. Climate change and other big problems are putting animals at risk all around the globe. This program highlights vulnerable, threatened, endangered, and critically endangered Australian species. Exploring the specific issues behind their statuses. You will delve into the factors contributing to extinction. Including…

Sustainability Explorers Virtual Excursion 2024

This National Science Week, your classroom can take part in a free virtual excursion from Scitech! Year 3 – 6 students can become Sustainability Explorers from their classroom with a series of three 45-minute live digital sessions all around this year’s National Science Week theme of Species Survival – More Than Just Sustainability. Tuesday, 13 August, 9.30am…

Eco-Explorers: Mini Beasts and Rivergum Adventure

Join us for an exciting and educational Bush Kinder adventure at the beautiful River Gum Reserve! This hands-on experience, “Insect Mania and Mini Beasts,” will ignite children’s curiosity and deepen their understanding of the natural world. What is an Arthropod, Insect, Myriapod, Arachnid, Annelid, Crustacean & Echinoderm? Learn about these fascinating creatures and their different…

AIA CSPC Science Investigation Week

Australian International Academy Caroline Springs Primary Campus will run a Science Investigation Week involving all students from Foundation to Year 5. The week will include engaging in scientific investigations and making real-life connections focusing on species survival and sustainability. Throughout the week, it will encourage students to apply their research skills and scientific methods when…