Mastering LEGO

Become a LEGO Master this National Science Week. Annie appeared in season 2 of LEGO Masters and will share her skills, imagination, and her tubs of LEGO.

BrightMindz Academy: Online science trivia

We are bringing together our Online Science Trivia for the Young Australian Students once again this year. The idea behind this event is to inculcate the abilities to question facts, find answers to the unknown and develop a love for science. This event will encompass a five day daily quiz about a particular theme. Students…

Scitech Discovery Centre Shows for National Science Week

Ready, set: science. National Science Week is Australia’s biggest celebration of science and technology. Visit Scitech this August for a day filled with brand new shows and pop-up science. Head to the planetarium for Birth of Planet Earth, the spectacular new show that tells the tale of our planet’s origins. Join us to explore some…

The Matilda Effect – The History of Forgotten Women Scientists

From the COVID vaccine to nuclear fission to pulsars to computer programming, women are at the source of many scientific discoveries, inventions and innovations that shape our lives. But in the stories we’ve come to accept about these breakthroughs, women are too often left out. In this talk we’ll learn about the women behind some…

GovHack

I’ve saved this as a draft until you know where the event will be held. Cheers, Geoff Crane, Manager, National Science Week. GovHack is a catalyst to drive open data outcomes, stimulate innovation and demonstrate what can be achieved when we foster a supportive environment for creatives, entrepreneurs, government and industry to collaborate. GovHack is…

WA Premier’s Science Awards

The Premier’s Science Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding scientific research and engagement taking place in Western Australia. Winners in each category will be announced at the Awards ceremony on Monday 29 August. The Premier’s Science Awards are a keystone in the Western Australian Government’s efforts to raise the profile of science, technology, engineering and…

Beaker Street Festival

Science and art in lutruwita/Tasmania Beaker Street Festival is an annual celebration of science and art in lutruwita/Tasmania. We’ve packed some of the most engaging scientists, compelling ideas, and innovative artworks you’ll find in Australia into a ten-day extravaganza that covers nearly every corner of our beguiling island. From the Festival Hub at the Tasmanian…

Science At The Shops

Join us for pop up science fun at Hannans boulevard. It is not often that you can have some science fun before doing your Saturday morning shopping. join us for some fun National Science Week activities. Looking Through Lenses Participants have the opportunity to explore a variety of lenses. Explore how light reacts when shining…