Science is much more than explosions and weird experiments. It is the knowledge we use to make all the wonderful things we rely on every day. Join us to explore how scientific knowledge is discovered, and how technology uses that science to make lots of very useful things. Using our displays of vintage equipment, which…
Topic: Energy and Transport
Movie and Astronomy Night at Deckchair Cinema
Celebrate the start of National Science Week by coming to the Deckchair Cinema to see Carbon: The Unauthorised Biography, followed by a stargazing and astronomy presentation by the Casuarina Senior College Top End Star Gazers on the shores of Darwin Harbour.
SciWorld Spectacular Show
Join us for a spectacular show presented by SciWorld. We welcome community members of all ages, from the young to those a little more mature to be amazed by this 60 minute one stop show which celebrates everything science. You’ll learn about chemistry, energy, forces and so much more. You’ll see explosions, rockets, fire and…
Unlocking the Mystery of STEM Careers
Students will have the opportunity to engage in two different science fields, engineering and environment. Visiting Engineers from Central Queensland University will demonstrate the science and engineering that is needed for a working windmill. Students will be able to experience firsthand how to replicate the working model windmill, and the math and science behind wind…
Storytime: Science Week
Join us for storytime at the Playford Library to celebrate National Science Week. Read some scientific stories, sing some songs, and explore stations with experiments and investigations for children aged 2-5 years.
Berry Springs School – Science in the Park
Science in the Park will celebrate the many roles that science plays in our lives as well as being a part of our sustainable future. Students will take part in a week long expo at the Territory Wildlife Park providing opportunities for students and community members to develop their interest in science through different activities,…
Phantastic Physics Show with Nitro Nat
Get ready – Nitro Nat is on her way to show us more STEAM fun. In this special session see and explore energy and forces using awesome demonstrations you don’t get to see every day. This is a Children’s University Approved session. For ages 6+ years One ticket equals one child and one adult attending….
Virtual Tour: Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre
Join us virtually to tour the Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre and meet our newest, FRIENDLIEST (you’ll learn why on the tour) supercomputer, Setonix. Pawsey is proud to be a facility that enables and accelerates Australian science and pushes the boundaries of discovery. We know that can’t be achieved without YOU – our young scientists and…
Lambert School Annual Science Quiz
A science quiz for everyone at lambert School. Fill in the answers over the course of National Science Week. Winner receives a prize tailored to their science interests (usually a book).
Hunter Science Festival
Demonstrations of the diverse activities of the members of the Hunter Innovation & Science Hub. The Hunter Innovation and Science Hub is a network of organisations within the Hunter that collaborate to deliver ongoing community science engagement programs, including during National Science Week.