Kick off National Science Week with a bang! We are holding LIFT OFF! at Wallsend Library on Sunday 13 August from 11am – 2.30pm, and it’s free for everyone. Science Shows Start the day with one of two incredible Balloons and Bubbles science shows from the University of Newcastle SMART team (11am or 12.30pm). Suitable for all ages. Book…
Topic: Chemistry and Materials
The Physics and Chemistry of First Nations Innovations and Inventions
Join us as we celebrate National Science Week and gain further understanding of First Nations innovation and invention knowledge and how these demonstrate a deep understanding of physics and chemistry behind creating First Nations tools and weapons. This live webinar will provide valuable insights from a proud Wiradjuri man who has worked alongside Elders to…
Young Engineers Workshop
These activities, delivered at the Carnarvon Mayu-Mia Youth Hub, will challenge Carnarvon’s youth to solve engineering problems. Balloon Car Race Participants will be introduced to mechanical engineering and Newton’s laws of motion and challenged to build balloon cars from basic items including paper cups, lids and CDs. Prizes will be given for the cars that…
The Anti-conference: Innovation, Inspiration, Intelligence
Inspiring WA and The WA Coordinating Committee for National Science are delighted to present The Anti-conference this National Science Week. This isn’t your typical conference! Grab your friends and bring your best science facts to our first session, Intelligence. We’re talking one big boozy science quiz at Perth Mess Hall. On Saturday we’re heading to…
South West Science Fair
Join us at South West Science Fair 2023, a free family friendly event filled with science themed mysteries. Solve a robbery, make some slime or visit the forensics lab, either way you are bound to discover or learn something new. South West Science Fair brings multiple exhibitors from around WA come together at Bunbury Library…
Switch on to Science
Switch on to Science is an annual event where museum volunteers operate and demonstrate a wide variety of working vintage equipment and talk about the science and technology principles that make them work. Everyone will be encouraged to try operating the old equipment and to explore how technology has evolved over the years. The aim…
Switch on to Science
Switch on to Science is an annual event where museum volunteers operate and demonstrate a wide variety of working vintage equipment and talk about the science and technology principles that make them work. Everyone will be encouraged to try operating the old equipment and to explore how technology has evolved over the years. The aim…
Switch on to Science
Switch on to Science is an annual event where museum volunteers operate and demonstrate a wide variety of working vintage equipment and talk about the science and technology principles that make them work. Everyone will be encouraged to try operating the old equipment and to explore how technology has evolved over the years. The aim…
Beaker Street Crawl
Visit businesses, galleries, and more, open their doors for a backstage look at the science behind the everyday products, people, and places of Hobart. Pick up a map from our stall at Salamanca Market, from our Info Booth at Hadley’s Orient Hotel, or download from our website. Free, drop-in, family friendly.
Brisbane National Science Week Big Ideas Challenge
Powered by Future Anything with generous support from Advance Queensland and The Precinct, we’re proud to present a very special Brisbane Big Ideas Challenge designed especially for National Science Week. This fast-paced and hands-on day of listening, learning, and doing, will culminate in teams of students pitching their own innovative solutions that respond to the following challenge: As an entrepreneur, pitch an innovative idea that…