Plants and animals interact with each other in a variety of ways. When these interactions occur both participants may benefit, one may benefit while the other is not affected or one may benefit while the other is harmed. Join a free guided walk to see some interesting examples of plants that interact with each other…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Queensland Future Conversations
The Office of the Queensland Chief Scientist in partnership with QUT, The University of Queensland and Griffith University will deliver a breakfast briefing at Parliament House for National Science Week on Wednesday 23 August. The event theme is decarbonisation, and includes speakers from each university, a Q&A session with the speakers and representatives from industry…
Platypus Explorers Kids Workshop
Come along for this educational and interactive workshop to learn all about our unique Australian animal – the platypus. Find out how you can help them to live safely and happily in our local rivers and creeks before getting stuck into some fun, platypus related activities. This is a hands-on session that we know children…
Reasons For Hope- Jenny McCracken live art @ The Science Exchange
To mark the 100th edition of its science publication Cosmos Magazine, the Royal Institution of Australia has commissioned visual artist Jenny McCracken to create a work of public art that celebrates the wonder and curiosity science brings the world and how it gives us reasons to hope. The live art installation will take place during National…
Mount Gambier Science Fair
The Science Collective returns to the Showground Halls in Mount Gambier for a National Science Week Science Fair on Sunday 27 August with some brand new attractions and plenty of your favourite activities of previous fairs. There will be two three-hour sessions on the day (10.00am-1.00pm and 1.30pm-4.30pm) and each session will have amazing science shows,…
Innovation at Sydney Zoo
The National Science Week theme is Innovation: Powering future industries. How do we innovate at Sydney Zoo? Attend the Sydney Zoo enrichment hub at the Amphitheatre where students get to: learn about animal adaptations and needs learn from zookeepers about technological advancements and innovation in animal care create enrichment and help prepare it for zookeepers…
Chasing Bolts: Science Week NT closing event
This year we will finish National Science Week with a Flash! Bang! Territory Storm Chasers will show us what the Top End skies have to offer when they open up. Amazing visuals and enthralling stories form the Top End’s most enthusiastic storm chasers. Learn about the adventures and science behind the perfect storm. This talk…
Wildflower Walk
Join us as we explore the open eucalypt forest, rugged rocky outcrops, forested ridges and gullies of Plunkett Conservation Park on this guided walk. Enjoy the spectacular views as you learn about the unique diversity of flora and take in the early spring blooms. Plunkett Conservation Park adjoins Wickham National Park and Wickham Timber Reserve…
STEMathon at St Joseph’s School
St Joseph’s School in Waroona will host a STEMathon to celebrate National Science Week. This event, held at the Waroona Memorial Hall, will involve students from Kindergarten to Year 6 at St Joseph’s School and Year 4-6 students from Waroona District High School. The STEMathon has received strong support from the local community, with over…
Deniliquin High Loves Science
A range of activities throughout National Science Week to promote and enhance students and staffs engagement with science. We will be holding a Brain Break and morning tea, doing liquid nitrogen and dry ice demonstrations, screening the SCINEMA science film festival, exploring uses of AI in our community and using drones.