Join us to celebrate National Science Week SpringDale Neighbourhood Centre. Enjoy a variety of activities on different days. On Monday afternoon we’ll explore the science of flower and petals. On Wednesday afternoon we’ll be exploring the science behind seeds, and you can bring your thinking caps on Thursday morning Brain Break science trivia. Bookings are…
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Daphne Keats Oration – Public lecture in cross-cultural psychology
The College of Engineering, Science and Environment and the University of Newcastle proudly present the inaugural Daphne Keats Oration, honouring Professor Daphne Keats, a pioneer in cross-cultural psychology. Join us on Thursday 14 August 2025, 5:30–7:00PM in X101, NUSpace, as Professor Belinda Liddell, the Daphne Keats Chair in Cross-Cultural Psychology, delivers this first oration. Hosted…
National Science Week 2025 Travelling Launch – Jundah Queensland
Join us in Jundah for the final stop of our travelling launch of National Science Week 2025, celebrating the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in the heart of the Channel Country. We’ll gather at the Jundah Shire Hall. Set along the Thomson River and surrounded by vast floodplains, Jundah is a gateway to ancient…
Let’s Talk Science – Beyond the scale
No fads, no filters—just real science about food, feelings, and your body. Have you ever wondered why we eat when we are not even hungry? How our bodies burn energy? Whether those weight-loss ads online are actually true? Or if you should trust what that fitness influencer just posted? At Let’s Talk Science: Beyond the…
STEM Careers and Decoding the Ocean
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. Enjoy a 1-hour speaker session followed by free time to explore the museum. Meet some of our speakers: Matthew England is a keen swimmer,…
Thunderstorm Asthma
Did you know thunderstorm asthma is bigger in Australia than just about anywhere? Did you know pollen can be deadly? If you have hay fever, you might be at risk of thunderstorm asthma, a condition triggered by high levels of pollen during a storm that can cause severe asthma attacks, even in people who have…
Transforming Science into Compelling Art
An interactive workshop designed to train researchers, students, and science enthusiasts to uncover the most compelling narratives hidden within their scientific work—and translate them into creative formats that resonate with audiences. Participants are guided through a structured process: identifying the simplest, most relatable elements of their research; creating socio-culturally resonant hooks; and exploring artistic outputs…
saxon Microscopic Science Exploration!
Join saxon for a fascinating, family-friendly journey into the tiny wonders of our world with the Microscopic Science Exploration! 2025! This FREE event is designed to spark curiosity in kids and adults alike. Discover the marvels of the microscopic realm and learn the secrets behind the lens of a microscope. Event Highlights: Strawberry: observe the details of the strawberry, e.g….
Blacktown Familiy Science Day
Step into a world of discovery at Blacktown Family Science Day — a free, fun-filled event for the whole family! Join us as we transform Blacktown into a science wonderland where young minds (and the young at heart) can explore hands-on activities, live experiments, and cool tech. Meet scientists, explore the wonders of chemistry and…
Young Einstein – Film Screening
From the land Down Under which brought us Crocodile Dundee and Mad Max comes Yahoo Serious, the off-beat, off-centre and off-the-wall writer, producer, director and star of this unorthodox version of the early life of Albert Einstein. This Tasmanian-born, wild-haired office clerk doesn’t rest at discovering the Theory of Relativity, he takes another giant leap…