This Science Week, UNSW Library invites you to get curious about sustainability, innovation, and making a real-world impact. Join us for a guided tour of the library exhibition Materials Revolution, and a behind-the-scenes tour of UNSW Sustainable Materials Research and Technology (SMaRT) Centre’s MICROfactorie Laboratory. Learn how materials scientists are rethinking waste, and visit the…
Topic: Chemistry and Materials
Plastic Micro-Recycling Workshop
This Science Week, UNSW Library invites you to get curious about sustainability, innovation, and making a real-world impact. Join us for a plastic micro-recycling workshop led by Defy Design, a Sydney-based company that specialise in designing and manufacturing beautiful products made from plastic destined for landfill. In this hands-on session, you’ll explore the stages of plastic…
Tappoc Alphabet of Science
Can you think of something about science for each letter of the alphabet? Get ready for an exciting show all about science: 26 exciting and engaging experiments that will have you amazed. Scientists from the Tappoc Cluster (Branxholme Wallacedale Community School, Penshurst Primary School and Macarthur Primary School students) will put on their lab jackets…
Looking Ahead Lecture – National Science Week with Dr Karl
Join us for this free event as part of the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Lecture and to help us celebrate National Science Week 2025! We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki for an unforgettable keynote lecture where he will delve into the weird, wonderful, and mind-blowing world of science. This exciting event will…
The Quantum Experience – Live Expo and Public Lecture
Have you ever been curious about “Quantum”? This is the event for you! The Quantum Experience is your chance to discover what quantum science really means — and why it’s popping up everywhere from computing to materials science. This family-friendly National Science Week event invites you to dive into the fascinating world of quantum science…
Erindale Escape Room
Welcome, brilliant minds, to the Erindale College Ultimate Science Escape Room! Time is ticking, and the only way out is through your knowledge and teamwork. The lab is locked down, and experiments are underway. Can you decipher the puzzles hidden in the world of Physics, Chemistry, Health Science, Earth Science, Food Science and Psychology? Solve the…
CodeQuest: Decoding the World
In CodeQuest: Decoding the World, students from Years 7-12 will compete in a hands-on STEM challenge week, using Micro:bits to collect, analyze, and code data in real-world science investigations. Challenges will span ecology, the human body, waves, and communication—encouraging students to predict, interpret, and apply scientific principles to solve problems.
Toddler Time (14 months-3 years)
Enjoy fun stories, action songs and rhymes for busy toddlers in this STEM-themed Toddler Time event to celebrate National Science Week. For children aged 14 months to 3 years and their parent or carer. On every Wednesday and Thursday at 10am. This event takes place weekly (except during school holidays). Bookings are essential and open one…
Preschool Storytime (3-6 years)
Join us for special storytime sessions all about science to celebrate National Science Week! Join in action rhymes, games and stories. For ages 3 to 6 and their parent or carer. On every Tuesday and Thursday at 11am. This event takes place weekly (except during school holidays). Bookings are essential and open one week in advance….
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 National Science Week. On campus, at the UniBar, ABC Illawarra will broadcast Drive with Lindsay McDougall. Throughout the show, there will be a diverse range of live interviews of UOW academics, professional staff and research students. From biomechanics to biodiversity, caves and…