New Fossil Rock Episodes!
on 20/08/2026
Journey back more than 550 million years to the strange and wonderful world of the Ediacaran with the complete six-part Fossil Rock series, rolling out during National Science Week. Created in collaboration with palaeontologists, the series brings some of Earth’s earliest complex life back to life through original songs, science...
Minding Bending Light: Hands-On Optics Activities for School Groups with AIP
on 20/08/2026
Year Levels: 9-12 Class Size: 15-30 students Mind-Bending Light explores the significant role light plays in our everday lives. It focuses on the critical job light plays in high-speed global communications through an Introductory Presentation followed by two 30-minute hands-on activities: Jelly Waveguides and Laser Radios. If you're interested in...
What's in My Bag? Watch now on-demand on YouTube
on 18/08/2026
Date: 15 August - 30 September 2026 Time: On-demand, the event (20 mins in duration) can be viewed at any time. Location: YouTube - What's in my bag? Meet scientists working in places like Antarctica, Kakadu, and Ningaloo Reef. Discover the tools they use to study Australia's unique plants, animals,...
Department for Education STEM Scholarship Applications Now Open
on 17/08/2026
Applications are now open for the Department for Education's STEM Scholarships. This scholarship will support high school students from under-represented groups to pursue SACE level advanced science, technology and mathematics subjects. To apply for this scholarship you must be: enrolled in a government school the holder of a school card...
School’s in – on the Great Barrier Reef
on 13/08/2026
The Great Barrier Reef is a classroom like no other. Now a new national program is offering more Australian school students the learning experience of a lifetime by subsidising school excursions to the Reef. The $6 million ‘Kids for the Reef’ program is making rebates available from the Australian Government...
Nature Connected to Classroom Practice - PL with the Botanic Gardens & State Herbarium
on 12/08/2026
Date: Tuesday 29 September 2026 Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm Location: Goodman Building Lecture Theatre, Adelaide Botanic Garden Join staff from the Botanic Gardens and psychologists from Connected Self for an immersive professional development experience and explore the powerful relationship between nature, wellbeing and learning. Who: School teachers, educators, pre-service teachers...
From Garden to Classroom - PL with the Botanic Gardens & State Herbarium
on 12/08/2026
Date: Thursday 1 October 2026 Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm Location: Goodman Building Lecture Theatre, Adelaide Botanic Garden Discover Adelaide Botanic Garden as the ultimate outdoor classroom! Pack your hat, grab your walking shoes, and explore how to connect nature to your curriculum with confidence! Who: School teachers, educators, pre-service teachers...
Future Minds: Creativity and Ethics in the Age of AI (Public Lecture)
on 11/08/2026
As part of National Science Week, Adelaide University will be delivering a series of free public lectures across SA exploring AI creativity, ethics, and responsible use. These one-hour sessions will take place after teaching hours, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. The sessions will feature engaging presentations showcasing common myths...
Adelaide University Public Lecture: Feed, facts and fakes: Making sense of online Information
on 11/08/2026
When: Wednesday 9 September, 5:30pm-6:30pm Where: Bragg Lecture Theatre, Adelaide University How do we decide what to believe, ignore, or share in a world of endless online information? Join Adelaide University for a fascinating public lecture that explores the psychology behind our social media feeds, and what research can tell...
Bring Space Science into the Classroom with a Free Space-Inspired Cookbook
on 03/08/2026
Looking for a different way to engage students with space science? The ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space (Plants for Space) has released a free, space-inspired cookbook that combines food, science and real-world research to help bring STEM learning to life. Plants for Space: Recipes for the Modern...
Term 3 Questacon Engineering is Elementary Workshops
on 03/08/2026
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to enhance your teaching skills and to inspire students through STEM? Apply now to participate in the Term 3 FREE Engineering is Elementary professional learning workshops! Questacon are bringing their unit of work 'Now You're Cooking: Designing Solar Ovens' to South Australia. McLaren...