Science and Engineering Challenge – Mount Gambier

The Science and Engineering Challenge is a nationwide STEM outreach program presented by the University of Newcastle in partnership with communities, Rotary clubs, universities and sponsors. Through the Challenge, students experience aspects of science and engineering which they would not usually see in their school environment. The aim is to have these students consider STEM…

STEM Computer Science Workshop for Early Years Educators

Immerse yourself in the world of computer science and playfully explore how to engage children in algorithms, sequencing, and sorting — the need for computers — and gain expertise in the pedagogical topic of early computational thinking. In an increasingly digital society, this is an essential workshop for early years educators and will help you…

Inspire STEM: Demystify & Debug Robots

What exactly is a robot? Can we teach a robot to make toast? What will happen if we get a bug in our code? Uncover basic concepts of computational thinking and unlock the world of computers for children in this hands-on workshop designed by and for early childhood educators. By attending this online workshop, you…

Food Down to a Science

Science Night at Waite  Join us at the Waite Campus as we untangle the science behind agriculture, food and wine through an evening of interactive talks, tastings and more. This event will have scientists trying to test your knowledge through ‘two truths, one lie’ and feature talks on common misconceptions relating to food and nutrition,…

Innovations – Transforming the Future

The event is a collaboration between Robina State High School, Mudgeeraba Creek State and Bond University. It will run over one day at Bond University and be hosted by the Robina State High School STEM Ambassadors (team of Yr 8-12 students). The goal is to provide a platform where students from our local seven primary…

Science Factory Expo at BRIS

The primary and secondary students at Blackall Range Independent School (BRIS) will be participating in hands-on rotational interactive science activity stations on Friday 18 August, to celebrate National Science Week.  The Science Factory Expo will challenge young minds from 5 to 14 years and it will present students with the opportunity to explore a wide…

Circular Head Science Gig 2023

A night of fun for all the family. Come and explore the activities provided by local educators, businesses and reps from industry and learn along the way. Local school competition entries will also be displayed on the night so that students can show their families the great work they have been completing.  Grab your friends…