ANU Heavy Ion Accelerator Facility (HIAF) Open Day

Have you ever tried liquid nitrogen ice cream? Do you want to know how vacuum systems work or learn about natural radioactivity? Come to see our demonstration circuit or attend a tour to hear from researchers and PhD students about a unique research facility and how it enables world-leading research and support Australian industries for…

Hayes Park PS

A school wide science week celebration at Hayes Park PS. All students involved and students from University of Wollongong will be attending to create a science activity day, we will also have a science fair with projects and experiments. 

STEM in the Outback – National Science Week 2024 Queensland Launch in Cloncurry

Join the first launch of National Science Week Queensland in a remote outback location!   Come along to experience a variety of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in action. Meet professionals from local industry, government organisations and university researchers. STEM in the Outback is free and open to everyone, suitable for all ages!   STEM…

ERTHWRX24

ERTHWRX24 is a multi-day community event of panel-talks, exhibitions, presentations, performances, installations and workshops. This event involves the nexus between science, arts, culture, and activist discourse focused on environmentalism. ERTHWRX24 will bring together community, scientists and artists. Panel topics include: Indigenous perspectives on land stewardship Biodiversity conservation and sustainable living practices Global wildlife disease Soil…

Science After Dark

Get ready to dive into a whirlwind of scientific excitement at Science After Dark! Join us for a jam-packed evening of awesome activities at the Museum of the Goldfields. Unveil the fascinating world of science in every corner of our lives here in the Goldfields Region. Prepare to be amazed as awesome organisations from the…

2024 STEMathon

The 2024 STEMathon is an immersive and interactive STEM event designed to ignite curiosity and foster a passion for STEM among young children across the Peel and Harvey region. Hosted by St Joseph’s School Waroona, this event is a pivotal part of National Science Week and aims to celebrate and promote STEM education and innovation….

Bringing STEM to Kids in Hospital

Inventor Kids will visit the Women’s and Children’s Hospital to run a STEM experience for kids in the hospital. It will be for primary school-aged children receiving hospital care. We will bring robots to practice coding, robotics and engineering activities. These are fun and interactive activities where children will be actively designing paths for robots…

Jennifer Gunter: Menstruation, Menopause and Medical Mythology

Why do we know so little about women’s bodies? Over half the world’s population have had a period or could be having a period right now – so why do menstruation and menopause remain such medical mysteries? And why are doctors still scratching their collective heads when asked to explain how female anatomy works? Well,…

Sydney Opera House | Your Brain on AI

What makes a mass of cells come together to think, do and become self-aware? As AI capabilities surge forward, we stand on the brink of new understanding. How do intelligence and consciousness arise? How are emotions and feelings generated? How do our brains adapt to technological evolution? Imagine a future where our brains are augmented…

Bass Coast Science Fair – Sustainable Science in our Everyday

We’re encouraging locals to explore their curiosity!   Local people are encouraged to think about science in our everyday as part of upcoming National Science Week events between Monday 19th to Wednesday 21st August 2024, supported by Bass Coast Community Foundation. A science fair held at Wonthaggi Town Hall will offer an opportunity for local…