The 2024 Inspiring NSW activities across NSW for National Science Week are amazing. Our regional centres continue to embrace National Science Week and we are thrilled to support events across NSW, from Armidale in New England, Bellingen on the Mid North Coast, Newcastle and Cessnock in the Hunter, Wyangala in the Central West, Nowra and Illaroo in the Shoalhaven, Ulladulla and Mystery Bay in the Eurobodella, to Wagga Wagga and Wollongong.
These include multiple opportunities for the public to either get involved in citizen science with field walks and iNaturalist training, interact with scientists and experts in research relevant to local landholders at community forums, or enjoy place-based programs that celebrate science, art and culture.
Acknowledgement of connection to Country and Culture of our First Nations’ peoples is embedded in many activities. ERTHWX24 will discuss indigenous perspectives on land stewardship, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable living practices in the Central West, while the Indigenous Science Experience @ Redfern showcases the richness of First Nation Australians’ knowledge in the centre of Sydney. The Sydney Institute of Marine Science (SIMS) will host a knowledge exchange workshop involving First Nations peoples, scientists, community members and students, looking at species conservation in Sydney Harbour and Gamay.
In suburban Sydney, diverse STEM activities range from robotics workshop in Campbelltown, to ‘brain camps’ and a celebration of astronomy at Ryde, with a special appearance by Indigenous astrophysicist and science communicator Kirsten Banks and a portable planetarium. Rhodes Science Fair 2024 hosts another fabulous day of STEM with robots, demonstrations and shows. A new series of STEM talks, Science in the Suburbs, heads to Macquarie Park and Parramatta for informal science in pub style events. The Westmead Medical Institute of Research opens its doors with a free seminar series, and at Western Sydney Parklands there is whole day of community STEM with stalls, shows, and maybe a roaming dinosaur, at Science in the Scrub. Back in the city, The Love Lab provides a fun speed dating matchmaking experiment using science, or scientifically backed research at least.
National Science Week is the time to celebrate our scientists and scientific achievement in NSW, foster an interest in science in the next generation, connect communities with research that matters to them, and feed the natural curiosity and wonder for the world in us all.
Inspiring Australia NSW grant program
Armidale Art, Walks and a Library Science Show
UNE Discovery is the outreach team from the University of New England in Armidale NSW. National Science Week is one of their important event weeks for science communication and they are excited to host three inclusive activities during the week.
Adaptations: Amazing Australian Species Art Competition
UNE Discovery is hosting a regional art competition to highlight the extraordinary abilities of our Australian animals, birds, insects and plants as they adapt to their ever-changing world due to human and climate factors. Artworks will be included in a public exhibition that will commence from 12 August in UNE’s Dixson Library.
A ranger, a botanist and an ecologist wander in the New England bushland and the community is invited to join them. UNE Discovery is partnering with the local National Parks & Wildlife Services (NPWS) team to host two 4 hour visitor walks in the New England area to observe, question and be informed of local flora, fauna, insects and/or fungi and how they have adapted to the changing environment of the region.
10am – 2pm on Sunday 11 & Sunday 18 August at Armidale Visitor Information Centre
UNE Discovery will host two late afternoon science shows at the Armidale War Memorial Library on Wednesday 14th August 2024.
Join us for some creative chemistry and a little magic of physics – we might create some elephant’s toothpaste or a fire tornado, perhaps we’ll levitate a light bulb or vibrate a Chladni Plate. There’ll be something for everyone – lots of science, and lots of wow!
Let’s ignite a spark of curiosity and have fun!
Wednesday 14 August Armidale War Memorial Library
Session 1: 4:30pm-5:30pm (for primary school students)
Session 2: 6:00pm-7:00pm (for secondary and open/adults)
Brain Camp: How to keep your brain healthy and happy
Brain Camp will provide a free STEM-based neuroscience activity for young people aged 8-12 years and their parents at Ryde Library for 2024 National Science Week. At Brain Camp, kids learn what it is like to be real scientists exploring how the brain works and how to keep their brains healthy. Through innovative learning activities, they have the opportunity to play, discover, learn and create. Presented by cognitive neuroscientists Dr Mark Williams and Dr David Kaplan.
10:30 – 11:30am & 1 – 2pm on Saturday 17 August at the City of Ryde Library
ERTHWRX24 is an inaugural multi day community event involving a series of panel-talks, exhibitions, presentations, performances, installations and workshops. The program will focus on ‘environmentalism’ delivered through the nexus of science, arts, culture, social, historical, geo-political and activist discourse. The program will bring together community, scientists, cultural knowledge holders, architects, ecologists, traditional medicine, global explorers and artists to ideate, create, share and explore humanity’s entangled relationship with the climate emergency.
Panel topics will include indigenous perspectives on land stewardship; biodiversity conservation and sustainable living practices; global wildlife disease; soil management and health; renewable technologies and circular economies; land and water sustainability; ocean micro-plastic research; and bio-fuel technology.
Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 August at The Corridor Project Wyangala
Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 August 2024 at Cowra Micro Gallery
The Hunter Science Festival is back in 2024 and bigger than ever! This huge day is filled with FREE science fun and hands-on experiences for kids of all ages!
Living Legend to Speak on Saving Orangutans
Dr Birute’ Galdikas, the extraordinary researcher from the jungles of Borneo, is gracing Newcastle with her presence!
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear from Dr Galdikas herself and learn about her incredible journey in orangutan conservation. Let’s come together to celebrate and learn from this living legend.
6 – 8 pm on Tuesday 6 August 2024 at Newcastle City Hall
Become a poo on the giant inflatable Poo Palace from Hunter Medical Research Institute, and learn all about your digestion with their gastrointestinal researchers the Grand Poobahs
Build and race your own Electric Vehicle with Hunter Innovation and Science Hub HISH
Climb into a City of Newcastle garbage truck and meet a real driver! Chat to our waste team about Compost Revolution, community workshops and our general waste and recycling services
Explore the activity and display tables from Hunter Water, Irukanji Shark and Ray Centre, Hunter Wetlands, Hunter Landcare and School of Earth, Hunter Geological Society
Chill out at the Newcastle Libraries science storytime zone and borrow one of their cool tech kits
Check out Fizzics Education’s Bushfire Science Shows
Tickle your funny bone with Future Science Talks: Comedy Edition
Pot a Pollinator Plant! Learn about the life cycle of a seedling as you pot a native plant to take home. Grown from seed in our Kotara nursery, we’ll have a variety of local native plants, including edible plants, and experts on hand to share their knowledge. Get your hands dirty in the soil and chat all things green with our Environment teams. Take your plant home and watch it attract native bees, butterflies, and birds.
10am – 2pm on Sunday 18 August 2024 at Newcastle Museum
The Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) Poo Palace is returning to the Newcastle Museum for Science Week 2024. The HMRI Poo Palace is an interactive and educational activation that takes kids on a journey through the human digestive system.
Saturday 17 to Sunday 18 August 2024 at Newcastle Museum
The Indigenous Science Experience @ Redfern will showcase the richness of First Nation Australian’s knowledges, as well as the relevance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to everyone in our community.
Coordinated by the National Indigenous Science Education Program (NISEP), the event will bring together First Nations peoples, academics and outreach organisations to provide a range of immersive STEM activities for the broader community at the iconic Redfern Community Centre. Indigenous secondary students from NISEP partner schools in Western Sydney and regional NSW will lead STEM engagement activities, building pride and growing role models for other Indigenous youth.
10am – 3pm on Saturday 17 August 2024 at Redfern Community Centre
Integrating Traditional Knowledge and Marine Science
For 2024 National Science Week SIMS will host a knowledge exchange workshop involving First Nations people, scientists, community members and local secondary and tertiary students. The theme of the event will be ‘catchment to coast’ and will build a narrative around species survival and the direct interventions being undertaken by SIMS and partners. These include the Sydney Seahorse Project, Operation Crayweed, Project Restore (on Posidonia seagrass) and projects looking at Sydney rock oysters and native corals.
4 – 8pm on Tuesday 13 August 2024 at Q Station Manly
Into the Wild: Immersive science programs in the field at Bundanon
This year’s program celebrates Australia’s love of our wildlife, a growing value for Traditional Knowledge, and our fascination with our technological future. Go on a walk Broad-headed snake guided science walk, or se all your senses to discover which plants, birds, mammals, insects and reptiles live at Bundanon on the Rewilding Family walk. Using a series of guided drawing exercises, participants will build up a survey record of a particular ecological zone, from the macro down to the micro in the Creative Field Artmaking workshop.
Then and Now – Talking about Australia’s environment with Tim Flannery
Tim Flannery is one of Australia’s best-known scientists and biggest-selling authors and one of our most prominent climate change activists. This in-conversation with Tim will explore how Australia’s environment has changed (or not), and what new problems and solutions we face.
2 – 3pm onSaturday 17 August 2024 at Bundanon Art Museum
Join us for an unforgettable day of scientific exploration and excitement. Celebrate science with exciting activities, interactive exhibits and fascinating presentations. This free community event is for all ages, celebrating lifelong learning and inspiring a love of science.
Marvel at space with astronomers, get creative with the local sustainability team and discover the wonders of nature with the Earth & Environmental Science stall. Delve into our excavation site to uncover hidden treasures and explore the science behind everyday toys. Dive into the world of robot artificial intelligence, build an electric circuit and explore coding robots with the tech team.
With activities and presentations galore, the Rhodes Science Fair 2024 has something for everyone. Mark your calendars and join us for a day of scientific discovery and non-stop family fun!
10am – 2 pm on Saturday 10 August 2024 at The Connection, Rhodes
Winter Riveryouthfest is a fun family-friendly community event on Saturday 17th August at the Bellingen Skatepark. Join us to get involved in local science initiatives and learn about the importance of river health. We aim to inspire science in young people and the wider community, while sharing the ways that science helps protect our environment.
The event will feature guest speakers alongside musical performances and interactive citizen science activities by the river. The event will feature Gumbaynggirr welcome and dancers, guest speakers, musical performances and interactive citizen science activities by the river. Activities are targeted at young people but we encourage everyone to come down and enjoy what’s on offer!
12 – 3pm on Saturday 17 August 2024 at Bellingen Skatepark
For 2024 National Science Week Young Innovators Australia (YIA) will host a community workshop in Campbelltown for children, young people and families, drawing on their experience running regular STEM learning workshops and working with STEM professionals. The day will include a hands-on workshop on how machines and robots work, talks about careers in robotics, and access to experts to ask questions. Robotics touches on nearly all aspects of STEM, and these workshops are an ideal way to introduce and inspire young people to experiment, learn and touch on a large variety of STEM topics.
10am – 3pm on Saturday 17 August 2024 at HJ Daley Library, Campbelltown
Presenting a mixture of talks, workshops and immersive experiences, the Ryde to the Stars program is designed to bring all ages and abilities together to experience new technologies, learn about the universe, and inspire the next generation of budding scientist stars. The flagship talk will be delivered by astrophysicist and proud Wiradjuri woman, Kirsten Banks on Tuesday 13 August. This talk will explore the mysteries of the universe while honouring the rich knowledge of her ancestors. The program will include a visit by a mobile planetarium and an opportunity to experience outer space with virtual reality.
Monday 12 to Saturday 17 August 2024 at the City of Ryde Libraries
Come along to this fascinating workshop to learn all about the science, technologies, programs, and people helping to find and protect koalas.
You’ll hear from scientists and researchers from the University of Newcastle, Wollombi Aboriginal Cultural Experiences, NSW Environment and Heritage, NSW Local Land Services, Landcare, National Parks and Wildlife Service, along with local landholders and representatives from Hunter Wildlife Rescue.
Future Science Comedy Edition provides scientists from all sectors and disciplines with training in comedy techniques to help them improve their presentation skills. The scientists then perform a 10-minute talk that is80% science and 20% humour to a local audience.
The highly successful formula will head to Armidale, Newcastle, Penrith, Port Macquarie, Wagga Wagga and Wollongong for National Science Week to connect regional audiences to the next generation of scientists and their fascinating research.
Join for a FREE family fun day out at Western Sydney Parklands. The Lizard Log will transform into a pop−up village of scientific wonder this National Science Week, with live science shows, hands−on experiments, native animals and over 30 stalls to explore.
Don’t miss the life−sized roaming dinosaur and your chance to meet real−life scientists at this special event!
11am – 3 pm on Sunday 11 August 2024 at The Lizard Log Western Sydney Parklands
Science in the Suburbs is a new series of events that will aim to promote and encourage an interest in STEM to those in metropolitan Sydney, outside the traditional venues for science events in the CBD of Sydney. One event is being held at Macquarie Park, partnering with Macquarie University, and the other will be held at Parramatta, partnering with Western Sydney University. These events give universities a platform to showcase their research, scientists, and science communicators to the local community.
6.30pm – 9pm on Tuesday 13 August 2024 at the Crown Hotel Parramatta
SciFest 2024 is a celebration of science through a series of free online events open to all for National Science Week. The live virtual events are delivered in a webinar format to retain interactivity and enable two-way participation. Content is sourced from the network of Virtual Excursions Australia members, our leading science, environmental and research institutions. The virtual events target a range of audiences through a series of engaging formats including lunchtime trivia, live science shows, panels on careers in STEM for students and afternoon science shows for the whole family. This festival of online learning provides an opportunity for you to connect with exciting science, experts and experiments without leaving your classroom or home. SciFest topics, dates and times will vary throughout the festival to provide variety and flexibility. There is something for everyone.
Finding love is hard, but The Love Lab is here to help. This speed dating match making experiment will be led by Dr Naomi Koh Belic (she/her) and Shu Ezackial (they/them) at The Library Bar. As you mingle, you’ll learn what your matches really think about the things that matter–like sex, climate change and wearing shoes inside the home. You’ll then hear what the research has to say… We’re not saying there’s a right answer, but there is a scientifically backed one. Come along, have your ideas challenged and hopefully find love.
Tuesday 13 August SOLD OUT but there are still tickets for the 6:00pm – 9:00pm session on Tuesday 20 August at the Library Bar State Library NSW
WIMR Science Week Seminar Series for National Science Week include presentations from researchers on their cutting-edge medical research, all free and open to the general public. This year, Adjunct Professor Ruby Lin will delve into the realm of infectious diseases, while Associate Professor Kristina Kairaitis will explore the fascinating domain of sleep disorders, each sharing insights from their research in their respective fields. The events will be filmed to allow broader accessibility, allowing both attendees and those unable to attend to view the presentations at their convenience.
9.30am – 12:00pm on Thursday 15 August at the Westmead Institute
The 2024 Inspiring NSW activities across NSW for National Science Week are amazing. Our regional centres continue to embrace National Science Week and we are thrilled to support events across NSW, from Armidale in New England, Bellingen on the Mid North Coast, Newcastle and Cessnock in the Hunter, Wyangala in the Central West, Nowra and Illaroo in the Shoalhaven, Ulladulla and Mystery Bay in the Eurobodella, to Wagga Wagga and Wollongong.
These include multiple opportunities for the public to either get involved in citizen science with field walks and iNaturalist training, interact with scientists and experts in research relevant to local landholders at community forums, or enjoy place-based programs that celebrate science, art and culture.
Acknowledgement of connection to Country and Culture of our First Nations’ peoples is embedded in many activities. ERTHWX24 will discuss indigenous perspectives on land stewardship, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable living practices in the Central West, while the Indigenous Science Experience @ Redfern showcases the richness of First Nation Australians’ knowledge in the centre of Sydney. The Sydney Institute of Marine Science (SIMS) will host a knowledge exchange workshop involving First Nations peoples, scientists, community members and students, looking at species conservation in Sydney Harbour and Gamay.
In suburban Sydney, diverse STEM activities range from robotics workshop in Campbelltown, to ‘brain camps’ and a celebration of astronomy at Ryde, with a special appearance by Indigenous astrophysicist and science communicator Kirsten Banks and a portable planetarium. Rhodes Science Fair 2024 hosts another fabulous day of STEM with robots, demonstrations and shows. A new series of STEM talks, Science in the Suburbs, heads to Macquarie Park and Parramatta for informal science in pub style events. The Westmead Medical Institute of Research opens its doors with a free seminar series, and at Western Sydney Parklands there is whole day of community STEM with stalls, shows, and maybe a roaming dinosaur, at Science in the Scrub. Back in the city, The Love Lab provides a fun speed dating matchmaking experiment using science, or scientifically backed research at least.
National Science Week is the time to celebrate our scientists and scientific achievement in NSW, foster an interest in science in the next generation, connect communities with research that matters to them, and feed the natural curiosity and wonder for the world in us all.
Inspiring Australia NSW grant program
Armidale Art, Walks and a Library Science Show
UNE Discovery is the outreach team from the University of New England in Armidale NSW. National Science Week is one of their important event weeks for science communication and they are excited to host three inclusive activities during the week.
Adaptations: Amazing Australian Species Art Competition
UNE Discovery is hosting a regional art competition to highlight the extraordinary abilities of our Australian animals, birds, insects and plants as they adapt to their ever-changing world due to human and climate factors. Artworks will be included in a public exhibition that will commence from 12 August in UNE’s Dixson Library.
From Monday 12 August Dixson Library Armidale
Stayin’ Alive: Discovery Walks
A ranger, a botanist and an ecologist wander in the New England bushland and the community is invited to join them. UNE Discovery is partnering with the local National Parks & Wildlife Services (NPWS) team to host two 4 hour visitor walks in the New England area to observe, question and be informed of local flora, fauna, insects and/or fungi and how they have adapted to the changing environment of the region.
10am – 2pm on Sunday 11 & Sunday 18 August at Armidale Visitor Information Centre
Science @ the Library
UNE Discovery will host two late afternoon science shows at the Armidale War Memorial Library on Wednesday 14th August 2024.
Join us for some creative chemistry and a little magic of physics – we might create some elephant’s toothpaste or a fire tornado, perhaps we’ll levitate a light bulb or vibrate a Chladni Plate. There’ll be something for everyone – lots of science, and lots of wow!
Let’s ignite a spark of curiosity and have fun!
Wednesday 14 August Armidale War Memorial Library
Brain Camp: How to keep your brain healthy and happy
Brain Camp will provide a free STEM-based neuroscience activity for young people aged 8-12 years and their parents at Ryde Library for 2024 National Science Week. At Brain Camp, kids learn what it is like to be real scientists exploring how the brain works and how to keep their brains healthy. Through innovative learning activities, they have the opportunity to play, discover, learn and create. Presented by cognitive neuroscientists Dr Mark Williams and Dr David Kaplan.
10:30 – 11:30am & 1 – 2pm on Saturday 17 August at the City of Ryde Library
Empowering Coastal Communities: engaging citizen scientists in biodiversity surveys.
Dive into a South Coast nature adventure this August for Science Week 2024! Explore the region’s incredible biodiversity with a variety of events:
Choose one event or join them all! Learn from experts, use iNaturalist, and connect with fellow nature enthusiasts.
Sunday 11 – Sunday 18 August 2024 on the South Coast NSW
ERTHWRX24
ERTHWRX24 is an inaugural multi day community event involving a series of panel-talks, exhibitions, presentations, performances, installations and workshops. The program will focus on ‘environmentalism’ delivered through the nexus of science, arts, culture, social, historical, geo-political and activist discourse. The program will bring together community, scientists, cultural knowledge holders, architects, ecologists, traditional medicine, global explorers and artists to ideate, create, share and explore humanity’s entangled relationship with the climate emergency.
Panel topics will include indigenous perspectives on land stewardship; biodiversity conservation and sustainable living practices; global wildlife disease; soil management and health; renewable technologies and circular economies; land and water sustainability; ocean micro-plastic research; and bio-fuel technology.
Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 August at The Corridor Project Wyangala
Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 August 2024 at Cowra Micro Gallery
Hunter Science Festival 2024
The Hunter Science Festival is back in 2024 and bigger than ever! This huge day is filled with FREE science fun and hands-on experiences for kids of all ages!
Living Legend to Speak on Saving Orangutans
Dr Birute’ Galdikas, the extraordinary researcher from the jungles of Borneo, is gracing Newcastle with her presence!
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear from Dr Galdikas herself and learn about her incredible journey in orangutan conservation. Let’s come together to celebrate and learn from this living legend.
6 – 8 pm on Tuesday 6 August 2024 at Newcastle City Hall
Hunter Science Festival
10am – 2pm on Sunday 18 August 2024 at Newcastle Museum
Poo Palace
The Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) Poo Palace is returning to the Newcastle Museum for Science Week 2024. The HMRI Poo Palace is an interactive and educational activation that takes kids on a journey through the human digestive system.
Saturday 17 to Sunday 18 August 2024 at Newcastle Museum
Indigenous Science Experience @ Redfern
The Indigenous Science Experience @ Redfern will showcase the richness of First Nation Australian’s knowledges, as well as the relevance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to everyone in our community.
Coordinated by the National Indigenous Science Education Program (NISEP), the event will bring together First Nations peoples, academics and outreach organisations to provide a range of immersive STEM activities for the broader community at the iconic Redfern Community Centre. Indigenous secondary students from NISEP partner schools in Western Sydney and regional NSW will lead STEM engagement activities, building pride and growing role models for other Indigenous youth.
10am – 3pm on Saturday 17 August 2024 at Redfern Community Centre
Integrating Traditional Knowledge and Marine Science
For 2024 National Science Week SIMS will host a knowledge exchange workshop involving First Nations people, scientists, community members and local secondary and tertiary students. The theme of the event will be ‘catchment to coast’ and will build a narrative around species survival and the direct interventions being undertaken by SIMS and partners. These include the Sydney Seahorse Project, Operation Crayweed, Project Restore (on Posidonia seagrass) and projects looking at Sydney rock oysters and native corals.
4 – 8pm on Tuesday 13 August 2024 at Q Station Manly
Into the Wild: Immersive science programs in the field at Bundanon
This year’s program celebrates Australia’s love of our wildlife, a growing value for Traditional Knowledge, and our fascination with our technological future. Go on a walk Broad-headed snake guided science walk, or se all your senses to discover which plants, birds, mammals, insects and reptiles live at Bundanon on the Rewilding Family walk. Using a series of guided drawing exercises, participants will build up a survey record of a particular ecological zone, from the macro down to the micro in the Creative Field Artmaking workshop.
Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 August 2024 at Bundanon
Then and Now – Talking about Australia’s environment with Tim Flannery
Tim Flannery is one of Australia’s best-known scientists and biggest-selling authors and one of our most prominent climate change activists. This in-conversation with Tim will explore how Australia’s environment has changed (or not), and what new problems and solutions we face.
2 – 3pm on Saturday 17 August 2024 at Bundanon Art Museum
Rhodes Science Fair 2024
Join us for an unforgettable day of scientific exploration and excitement. Celebrate science with exciting activities, interactive exhibits and fascinating presentations. This free community event is for all ages, celebrating lifelong learning and inspiring a love of science.
Marvel at space with astronomers, get creative with the local sustainability team and discover the wonders of nature with the Earth & Environmental Science stall. Delve into our excavation site to uncover hidden treasures and explore the science behind everyday toys. Dive into the world of robot artificial intelligence, build an electric circuit and explore coding robots with the tech team.
With activities and presentations galore, the Rhodes Science Fair 2024 has something for everyone. Mark your calendars and join us for a day of scientific discovery and non-stop family fun!
10am – 2 pm on Saturday 10 August 2024 at The Connection, Rhodes
Riveryouthfest OzGreen
Winter Riveryouthfest is a fun family-friendly community event on Saturday 17th August at the Bellingen Skatepark. Join us to get involved in local science initiatives and learn about the importance of river health. We aim to inspire science in young people and the wider community, while sharing the ways that science helps protect our environment.
The event will feature guest speakers alongside musical performances and interactive citizen science activities by the river. The event will feature Gumbaynggirr welcome and dancers, guest speakers, musical performances and interactive citizen science activities by the river. Activities are targeted at young people but we encourage everyone to come down and enjoy what’s on offer!
12 – 3pm on Saturday 17 August 2024 at Bellingen Skatepark
Robotics Show at Campbelltown
For 2024 National Science Week Young Innovators Australia (YIA) will host a community workshop in Campbelltown for children, young people and families, drawing on their experience running regular STEM learning workshops and working with STEM professionals. The day will include a hands-on workshop on how machines and robots work, talks about careers in robotics, and access to experts to ask questions. Robotics touches on nearly all aspects of STEM, and these workshops are an ideal way to introduce and inspire young people to experiment, learn and touch on a large variety of STEM topics.
10am – 3pm on Saturday 17 August 2024 at HJ Daley Library, Campbelltown
Ryde to the Stars
Presenting a mixture of talks, workshops and immersive experiences, the Ryde to the Stars program is designed to bring all ages and abilities together to experience new technologies, learn about the universe, and inspire the next generation of budding scientist stars. The flagship talk will be delivered by astrophysicist and proud Wiradjuri woman, Kirsten Banks on Tuesday 13 August. This talk will explore the mysteries of the universe while honouring the rich knowledge of her ancestors. The program will include a visit by a mobile planetarium and an opportunity to experience outer space with virtual reality.
Monday 12 to Saturday 17 August 2024 at the City of Ryde Libraries
Koala Workshop: Scats, Scratches and Screams
Come along to this fascinating workshop to learn all about the science, technologies, programs, and people helping to find and protect koalas.
You’ll hear from scientists and researchers from the University of Newcastle, Wollombi Aboriginal Cultural Experiences, NSW Environment and Heritage, NSW Local Land Services, Landcare, National Parks and Wildlife Service, along with local landholders and representatives from Hunter Wildlife Rescue.
This event is specifically targeting local residents with koala habitat on their properties. Refreshments will be provided on the day.
1 – 4 pm on Saturday 10 August 2024 at Laguna Community Hall
Science Comedy Inner Regional Shows
Future Science Comedy Edition provides scientists from all sectors and disciplines with training in comedy techniques to help them improve their presentation skills. The scientists then perform a 10-minute talk that is 80% science and 20% humour to a local audience.
The highly successful formula will head to Armidale, Newcastle, Penrith, Port Macquarie, Wagga Wagga and Wollongong for National Science Week to connect regional audiences to the next generation of scientists and their fascinating research.
August 2024
Science in the Scrub
Join for a FREE family fun day out at Western Sydney Parklands. The Lizard Log will transform into a pop−up village of scientific wonder this National Science Week, with live science shows, hands−on experiments, native animals and over 30 stalls to explore.
Don’t miss the life−sized roaming dinosaur and your chance to meet real−life scientists at this special event!
11am – 3 pm on Sunday 11 August 2024 at The Lizard Log Western Sydney Parklands
Science in the Suburbs
Science in the Suburbs is a new series of events that will aim to promote and encourage an interest in STEM to those in metropolitan Sydney, outside the traditional venues for science events in the CBD of Sydney. One event is being held at Macquarie Park, partnering with Macquarie University, and the other will be held at Parramatta, partnering with Western Sydney University. These events give universities a platform to showcase their research, scientists, and science communicators to the local community.
6.30pm – 9pm on Tuesday 13 August 2024 at the Crown Hotel Parramatta
7pm – 9pm on Thursday 15 August 2024 at the Macquarie University Ubar
SciFest 2024
SciFest 2024 is a celebration of science through a series of free online events open to all for National Science Week. The live virtual events are delivered in a webinar format to retain interactivity and enable two-way participation. Content is sourced from the network of Virtual Excursions Australia members, our leading science, environmental and research institutions. The virtual events target a range of audiences through a series of engaging formats including lunchtime trivia, live science shows, panels on careers in STEM for students and afternoon science shows for the whole family. This festival of online learning provides an opportunity for you to connect with exciting science, experts and experiments without leaving your classroom or home. SciFest topics, dates and times will vary throughout the festival to provide variety and flexibility. There is something for everyone.
12 – 16 August 2024 Online at 1pm, 2pm & 4pm
The Love Lab
Finding love is hard, but The Love Lab is here to help. This speed dating match making experiment will be led by Dr Naomi Koh Belic (she/her) and Shu Ezackial (they/them) at The Library Bar. As you mingle, you’ll learn what your matches really think about the things that matter–like sex, climate change and wearing shoes inside the home. You’ll then hear what the research has to say… We’re not saying there’s a right answer, but there is a scientifically backed one. Come along, have your ideas challenged and hopefully find love.
Tuesday 13 August SOLD OUT but there are still tickets for the 6:00pm – 9:00pm session on Tuesday 20 August at the Library Bar State Library NSW
WIMR Science Week Seminar Series
WIMR Science Week Seminar Series for National Science Week include presentations from researchers on their cutting-edge medical research, all free and open to the general public. This year, Adjunct Professor Ruby Lin will delve into the realm of infectious diseases, while Associate Professor Kristina Kairaitis will explore the fascinating domain of sleep disorders, each sharing insights from their research in their respective fields. The events will be filmed to allow broader accessibility, allowing both attendees and those unable to attend to view the presentations at their convenience.
9.30am – 12:00pm on Thursday 15 August at the Westmead Institute
Feature Image: Exploring Rhodes Science Fair
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