It’s Science Week! This year, science week is all about seeds of science, nature and plants. Our team will be going to a neighbouring primary school (my primary school which makes this even more exciting!) to engage young children from prep to year 6 in easy, fun and awesome activities. From Cow pluck (Hearts, eyeballs)…
Topic: Health and Medical
Stories of Openness Podcast – Cailin Mellberg’s OER Story: The SPATIAL Project
What do you get when you mix anatomy, 100,000+ images of the human body, open licensing, a sprinkle of innovation, and a whole lot of hard work? Tune in to Stories of Openness: An Open Education Podcast this National Science Week to find out. Episode 8 – Cailin Mellberg’s OER Story: The SPATIAL Project In…
Percept
PERCEPT – An Immersive Art & Science Experience Have you ever stopped to wonder how you really see the world? Step into the forest for a unique event where art, science, and nature come together to inspire curiosity and new ways of seeing. Created by glass artist Magdalena Marciniak, PERCEPT is an installation set within…
Daily Antivenom Talk
Get to see science in action during a live snake milking demonstration at the Australian Reptile Park’s Weigel Venom Centre. You will get to watch experienced keepers carefully collect venom from some of Australia’s most dangerous snakes and learn how this important work helps save lives. The demonstration includes an easy-to-understand talk about the Australian…
Brains Boots and Beyond VR
Step Inside the Brain. Experience the Science. Play the Game. Ever wondered what happens inside your brain when you’re under pressure? Brains, Boots & Beyond VR is an exciting new National Science Week experience that combines immersive virtual reality, neuroscience and rugby league to reveal the science behind the decisions we make. Choose to become…
Tiny Creatures. Global Impact.
Join us for National Science Week at QIMR Berghofer with our free public lecture – Tiny Creatures. Global Impact. Hear from three leading QIMR Berghofer researchers exploring how mosquitoes, parasites and mites affect global health. Explore our new Tropical Health Foyer Display featuring a parasite exhibition, giant 3D mosquito and hanging schistosome worm! Learn about:…
Little Bites, Large Problems – Managing mosquitoes to control diseases
Tune in online for our Science at Melbourne Masterclass, live from our Parkville Campus. In this masterclass, medical entomologist Dr Veronique Paris will explore how mosquitoes spread disease and why they remain one of the world’s most challenging public health threats. From locally widespread viruses like Ross River and Barmah Forest to global diseases such…
Seeds of Science Festival
Celebrate National Science Week at Swinburne’s Seeds of Science Festival, an afternoon of discovery, inspiration and exploration! Hear inspiring stories from researchers and alumni, explore our Virtual Universe, enjoy interactive exhibits and networking, and discover how curiosity grows into groundbreaking scientific discoveries. Across our exciting and diverse program for this year’s festival, you can expect…
Engineer the Future – Science Week STEM Night
We are thrilled to invite students from Year 7 to Year 9 to participate in our exciting STEM event at James Cook University’s Ideas Lab (JCU) on the 27th of August, 2026. This event is a fantastic opportunity for young minds to explore the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics through hands-on activities, interactive…
STEM in the Tropics – Launch a giant smoke ring and discover the science of fun!
Get ready for a hands-on science experience that’s guaranteed to turn heads across Tank 5! Join the Cairns Children’s Museum and discover how curiosity, creativity and experimentation bring science to life. A highlight of the day will be the spectacular Toroidal Ring Vortex Generator (TRVG), giving visitors the chance to create and launch giant smoke…