This event for high school students brings together ocean scientists and the Royal Australian Navy to present inspiring talks to students about STEM topics, such as climate science, meteorology and oceanography. Meet some of our speakers: Matthew England is a keen swimmer, surfer and oceanographer and is passionate about protecting our oceans from climate change…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Kids’ Conference Antarctica 2025
Join us as students present their Antarctic research projects at Kids’ Conference Antarctica 2025 as part of National Science Week. This conference will start a dialogue on new and emerging research in Antarctica, which explores some of the critical issues & wider implications for ourselves and the Earth.
World Science Festival Queensland Toowoomba Community Day
Celebrate the wonders of innovation and discovery at the 2025 World Science Festival Queensland Community Day in Toowoomba, during National Science Week. This year our program brings robotics, aerospace, and engineering to life with the theme Robots and Rocketry. This free, all-ages event will feature several hands-on activities across three exciting and enriching zones: Launch your own…
STEMathon 2025
Get ready for STEMathon 2025 – a supercharged day of Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Maths! This exciting event brings together over 1,000 students from 7 local schools for a hands-on, high-energy celebration of creativity, curiosity and problem-solving. It’s a day packed with fun experiments, creative challenges, mind-blowing technology and awesome activities you won’t…
Tech Meets Nature Showcase
Technology is transforming wildlife conservation, bringing together researchers and citizen scientists. Innovative tools and techniques enable communities to play an active role and contribute valuable data to protect biodiversity and maintain ecosystems, especially in remote locations across Australia. Join like-minded folks from community groups, researchers, Land for Wildlife officers, council staff, citizen scientists, conservancy members,…
“Nature’s Blueprint”
Create a sustainable future through regenerative design, Indigenous ecological knowledge and the circular economy, transforming waste into materials. Through different workshops, tours and demonstrations, learn about innovative food systems and practice traditional land management techniques to manage sustainability and food security. Activities include: natural dyeing, biophilic design, vertical farming, and waste-to-soil systems, fostering hands-on skills…
NextGen Aviators: Drones and Emerging tech workshop for youth
Take to the skies with drones! In this exciting two-day workshop, you’ll discover how drones work and even get to fly one yourself! Designed for young people aged 15 to 18, this hands-on program is all about learning through doing. You’ll explore how drones fly, what they’re made of, and how to control them—both by…
Out of this world: Australia in the space age
From the 1950s through to the 1970s, Australia was gripped with excitement as humanity made its first forays beyond Earth’s atmosphere. From cutting edge scientific research to architecture, design, television and more, Out of this world explores Australia’s role in the space race. Learn about the history of Woomera Rocket Range, see how futuristic architecture influenced Australia’s…
Out of this world: Australia in the space age
From the 1950s through to the 1970s, Australia was gripped with excitement as humanity made its first forays beyond Earth’s atmosphere. From cutting edge scientific research to architecture, design, television and more, Out of this world explores Australia’s role in the space race. Learn about the history of Woomera Rocket Range, see how futuristic architecture influenced Australia’s…
The Science Behind Saving Lives at Sea
Ever wondered how people are rescued at sea—or how science helps save lives? Come find out at Marine Rescue: The Science Behind Saving Lives at Sea! Over two action-packed Saturdays, join us at the Marine Rescue Port Macquarie Boatshed for a fun, free, and family-friendly science open day. In five engaging talks, you’ll hear from…