When digging a tunnel for the Snowy 2.0 project, one of the last things you might expect to find is a coral reef! This hands-on experience gets students involved in unearthing the mysteries within the Earth’s crust. Geology and geotechnology are integral in the designing and building of infrastructure, and by decoding the layers of…
Topic: Energy and Transport
The Power Beneath – Snowy STEM Academy National Science Week
How do you build a power station nearly a kilometre underground? Let us show you! In this interactive, on-demand session, your students will join our digital engineers for a behind-the-scenes look at Snowy 2.0, Australia’s largest-ever hydro project and one of the most ambitious engineering feats of our time. Perfect for high school students, this…
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…
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…
Science Research by Spanish Researchers in Australia-Pacific
At this event, celebrate National Science Week with talks from Spanish researchers about their trajectory in science and their current research work. The event will be celebrated with traditional Spanish food (tapas) and flamenco music.
Force and Flow – Where motion meets innovation
Take a behind-the-scenes look at three of The University of Melbourne’s most advanced research facilities. Step into the Computer-Assisted Rehabilitation Environment (CAREN), where virtual reality and biomechanics meet to prevent injuries, enhance performance and build the digital human of the future. Enter the Walter Bassett Aerodynamics Laboratory, home to one of the world’s largest wind tunnels, where…
Climate Future Kids
The climate crisis is complicated, and our kids have questions! Luckily, Climate Kids is here to answer them. Join Dr Lily and Dr Linden for a special live episode of the Melbourne Climate Futures’ Climate Kids video series. Featuring special guests, science demonstrations, and maybe even some time travel, this is a climate science event…
Aunty Agnes Shea High School Science Fair
This year marks an exciting milestone for Aunty Agnes Shea High School as it proudly hosts its inaugural Science Fair! As the very first cohort of Year 7 students, these young scientists have enthusiastically embraced the challenge of designing and conducting their own original scientific investigations. From testing hypotheses to gathering data and analyzing results,…
2025 Science Fair
Starr’s Planetarium Dome Shows: Tycho goes to Mars 10am – 11am, suitable for ages 5+ Join Tycho as he searches for water on cold, dusty Mars. Luckily, he meets Oppy, the NASA rover, who can help him explore! Book now The Great Solar System Adventure 11am – 12pm, suitable for ages 7+ Join showman extraordinaire…
Forrest Research Foundation National Science Week Showcase
The Forrest Research Foundation invites you to its National Science Week Showcase at Forrest Hall. Join in memorable experiences for the whole family at the frontiers of science. Get hands-on! We’ve teamed up with Supersonic Science, who will guide you into exciting and explosive experiments all day long. Embark into virtual realities where you can…