The RMIT Women in STEM Conference is designed to provide students and staff at RMIT a chance to connect and engage with various aspects of STEM. This interactive conference will explore the National Science Week schools theme Species Survival: More than just sustainability. There will be practical activities, speakers, and industry experts. Students will have the…
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GIRT Scientific Diver Training
Are you a diver with at least 50 logged dives? Do you love diving shipwrecks, sunken aircraft or other underwater cultural heritage? The citizen science programme Gathering Information via Recreational and Technical (GIRT) Scientific Divers is keen to have you as a member. GIRT is a no-impact, conservation focussed, public archaeology program that aims…
Science Quake of the Year
Compete to win the Australian Seismometers in Schools “Science Quake of the Year” cup! We want all our schools to submit their best footquake to us. All you need to do is get together and jump your hearts out! To compete, tell us: Date and time you jumped with a time zone please (so…
West Coast Space Show – Queenstown
Meet a meteorite. Learn the night sky. Hear about the hottest news in space! The West Coast Space Show is bringing a team of scientists, a big telescope, real space artefacts, and even a Planetarium show to the West Coast of Tasmania. Catch us in Strahan, Queenstown, Zeehan, Ulverstone, or Devonport this National Science…
Sydney Science Trail: Community Day
The Sydney Science Trail is back this National Science Week! This day of science is presented by the Australian Museum in collaboration with Botanic Gardens of Sydney. This family-friendly event is hosted by the Surfing Scientist, Ruben Meerman. The Australian Museum will be bursting with activity and it’s all completely free! See spectacular science demonstrations,…
Moreton Bay Research Station Open Day
This National Science Week, we are opening the doors of the Moreton Bay Research Station (MBRS). Join us for a day of celebration, knowledge-sharing and community engagement. Discover the critical importance of biodiversity conservation through the theme of the day: “Species Survival in Moreton Bay”. The species here are increasingly under threat from changing…
Let me tell ya’ ’bout the birds and the bees…
The Birds and the Bees… Species Survival Session Learn about our local endangered birds and the plight of our bees, gang-gangs, Varroa mites, powerful owls and more! Join us for one talk or stay for both. 10:30 The Bees… Let’s focus on bees in Australia! Learn about the role of the honeybee (an…
Townsville STEM Hub Interschool Robotics Competition
Entries for the free Townsville STEM Hub Interschool Robotics Competition 2024 are open! Get ready for National Science Week with the free Townsville STEM Hub Interschool Robotics Competition 2024. Gather your team, enter your school and be prepared to compete in the Robotics Challenge or Robotics Competition. There are 3 age groups for…
Chinchilla Fossil Finders
Join Queensland Museum’s exciting excavation efforts! Chinchilla Fossil Finders is the unique, all-ages, citizen science event. We’re inviting everyone to unleash their inner palaeontologist! Help Queensland Museum palaeontologists sort and sieve through local sediment samples. Discover and identify real fossils of all shapes and sizes. There will be hands-on kids’ activities, mini train rides,…
Storytime at Cranbourne Library – Science Week Edition
Pre-school storytime is an energetic session filled with songs, engaging picture books, and a fun craft that children can take home at the end of the session. This week we’re celebrating Science Week! Introduce your child to the world of science through stories and activities. Specially designed for ages 3 to 5.