Applications are now open for the NYSF Year 12 Program.
on 15/05/2026
Applications are now open for the NYSF Year 12 Program. The program invites current Year 11 students from across Australia who are interested in STEM to explore future study and career pathways. Participants attend residential sessions in January, where they visit leading STEM facilities, meet researchers and industry professionals, and...
Using the Key idea of patterns to pique curiosity in science
on 11/05/2026
Authors: Jenny Woodcock, M.Ed STEM - Gawler & Districts College and Dr Katrina Elliott, PhD Science Education Patterns, order and organisation are one of the 6 Key Ideas of the Australian Curriculum: Science. The key ideas are designed to: provide lenses by which we can make sense of the world,...
2026 International Chemistry Quiz (ICQ)
on 05/05/2026
Cost per student: Early Bird – $7 AUD (inclusive of GST); Regular – $8 AUD (inclusive of GST) Registration period: 20 April – 17 July 2026 Early Bird pricing: 20 April – 20 May 2026 (inclusive) Quiz dates: 3 – 7 August 2026 The ICQ is a long-standing, globally recognised...
Great Southern Reef Foundation – Marine Science Educational Resources
on 04/05/2026
The Great Southern Reef Foundation is providing a suite of free, curriculum-aligned classroom resources for Foundation to Year 12, developed around the 35 minute documentary White Rock. The film is available to schools via ClickView, making it easy to integrate into teaching programs. White Rock explores the rapid expansion of...
Spotlight Australia’s unsung STEM stars in the They did what? student video competition
on 04/05/2026
The They did what? Student video competition is back and students from across Australia are invited to help uncover inspiring stories of everyday Australians making a difference in STEM. The competition is shining a spotlight on voices and experiences that are under-represented in the usual narratives of STEM success. Students...