Join us for a fantastic night of science and fun with The National Science Quiz. Hosted by Charlie Pickering from ABC-TV’s The Weekly and joined by some of Australia’s top scientists with our special guest team captains, comedian Lawrence Leung and ABC weather presenter Nate Byrne, each team will battle it out for the honour…
Topic: Energy and Transport
Canberra Kids SecuriDay 2022
Kids SecuriDay is back in Canberra for another fantastic event. Kids SecuriDay is all about introducing youth to security, and its importance in their everyday lives. Our August event is part of National Science Week and will be in-person, and will align with the National Science Week schools theme Glass: More than meets the eye….
Pichi Richi Steam Train Ride and Steam Engine Depot Demonstration
Watch a special educational demonstration of the old steam engine at the Quorn depot especially for National Science Week. Pichi Richi Railway operate multiple services. The locomotive in the picture, NM25 is an original Ghan engine and has returned to service after maintenance at the start of this year. You can enjoy a full-day or…
Moonta Mines Museum Celebrates Copper: A complex processing demonstration
To celebrate National Science Week at Moonta Mines Museum, you will be treated to a special interactive and participatory copper processing demonstration. The Moonta Mines historically used a method called Cementation, which means an acid extraction of copper from carbonate and residual low-level copper ores. This fascinating demonstration with our geochemist will take place in…
Rivergum Cruises Educational Dining Experience
Join your hosts, James and Sandra, on their brand new boat ‘Qatar’ for a relaxing cruise up or down the Murray River enjoying the quiet, smooth waters around Waikerie. Get up close and personal with nature and see the unique bird life, native flora and local fauna while gliding past the 100 foot majestic limestone…
Giant Cuttlefish and the Currents: Cutty’s glass bottom boat tour
The annual giant cuttlefish gathering near Whyalla in South Australia, is absolutely spectacular. If you prefer not to freeze, our glass-bottom boat tours let you stay warm and dry, and still experience one of nature’s great spectacles up close. As we crawl the shallows of the coast to find the best congregations of giant cuttlefish…
Women in STEM
An exclusive invitation for high school students from Years 10 – 12 to join us on 5 August for a free event, featuring presentations from leading female scientists, engineers and professionals from a diverse range of STEM careers. Your Host Professor Caroline McMillen, Chief Scientist for South Australia Panelists Professor Nicola Spurrier, Chief Public Health…
STEM Day Out
Adelaide’s Science Alive! Stem Day Out provides Year 7-12 students a window into the wide variety of STEM careers now available. 80+ exciting and hands-on exhibits, interactive workshops and STEM challenges and engage with young early career scientists and engineers. We have a bigger than ever event this year with loads of new and exciting…
Science Alive!
Science Alive! really is all kinds of awesome and the largest of its kind in the country. Join us for a fun family day out and discover how science and technology influences our everyday lives. With over 80 exhibitors including all the big names in science and technology, experience interactive and dynamic displays, plus spectacular…
Science Alive!
Science Alive! really is all kinds of awesome and the largest of its kind in the country! Join us for a fun family day out and discover how science and technology influences our everyday lives. With over 80 exhibitors including all the big names in science and technology, experience interactive and dynamic displays, plus spectacular…