SCI-FI: Mythologies Transformed offers fresh insights on science fiction – a genre built on envisioning alternative futures and imaginary realms. The lines connecting science fiction with ancient philosophy and mythologies are brought to light by Asian artists and collectives. Shown in Australia for the first time, this narrative is expanded to incorporate First Nations perspectives and knowledges. …
Topic: Archaeology and Antiquity
STEAM Engagement 101
Is it important to you to share your passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM)? How can you make a difference and lead young people and communities towards loving and trusting your work? This hands-on course is an overview of strategies used by the best STEAM communicators to effectively connect with school students…
Illustrate Your Future
Are you ready to unleash your creativity and share your dreams with the world? We’re excited to invite you to our free online event, “Illustrate Your Future,” as part of National Science Week. This is your chance to visualise and illustrate your dreams of becoming anything you want. This could be a scientist, mathematician, engineer,…
Species Survival Workshops
Students will take part in a workshop related to the schools theme of Species Survival – More than just sustainability! Each Stage will explore a different topic from Photosynthesis, Clean Water, Ecosystems and Native Australia. A team led by the school’s Curriculum and Enrichment Coordinator and specialist teacher with a background in science will deliver…
Prehistoric Bayside – National Science Week panel discussion
Join our expert palaeontologist panel for a fascinating discussion on Australia’s world-renowned fossils. Ben Francischelli is a palaeontologist and curator of Prehistoric Bayside. Ben will introduce audiences to the incredible fossil discoveries in Bayside. You will then hear from some of Australia’s most interesting palaeontologists. Jake Kotevski will discuss Australia’s carnivorous dinosaurs. Astrid O’Connor will look…
Bite Sized Science Activities
Each day during National Science Week, SpringDale Neighbourhood Centre will host a science quarter – a fifteen-minute activity to stimulate minds and satisfy quests for information across a range of science fields. Come along, have fun and share the excitement that science can give.
Sharing Science Morning Tea at SpringDale Neighbourhood Centre
A morning tea full of opportunities to share your science experience, learn from each other and learn together. 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.
Science in the Swamp
Celebrate National Science Week with free family fun at Centennial Park. Science in the Swamp returns to Loch Avenue South packed with science, fun and discovery. Engage in hands-on experiments. Get up close with native animals. Meet real life scientists including geologists, zoologists, mathematicians and marine biologists. Say hello to our life-size dinosaur. Dipnet for…
Science Showcase UOW: Live ABC Illawarra radio broadcast from UOW Wollongong Campus
Join the live broadcast of ABC Illawarra from the University of Wollongong for Science Showcase UOW. On campus, at the main duck pond lawn and then in the uni bar, ABC Illawarra will broadcast the Mornings show with Nick Rheinberger and then Drive with Lindsay McDougall. The day will include: Team challenges with students (or…
Science Showcase UOW: Shoalhaven Campus
Explore the University of Wollongong Shoalhaven campus as it transforms into a hub of science activities! Visit the UOW campus open day in West Nowra this National Science Week. This is a free event and all are welcome. There is something for everyone, of all ages and interests! Activities include: Guided tours of the medicine…