| The 2025 School Resource Book of Ideas for National Science Week is now live! Download the resource book and student journal here. |
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Questacon: Engineering is Elementary – Term 2 Workshops |
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Group A: 27 May & 3 June 2025 |
3:30–5:00 pm (AEST) Group B: 29 May & 5 June 2025 |
5:30–7:00 pm (AEST) Unit: “Improving the Playdough Process” (Chemical Engineering)
Questacon is offering primary educators a free, two-part online workshop that introduces the Engineering is Elementary approach—helping teachers deliver engaging, hands-on STEM learning through the engineering design process. The Term 2 unit explores chemical engineering with a fun classroom activity that challenges students to optimise a playdough recipe. This is a fantastic opportunity to build STEM confidence, connect with peers, and access high-quality resources. Register now. |
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Basics in Nuclear Literacy Short Course |
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Date: Wednesday, 16 April 2025
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: The Bragg’s Building, University of Adelaide
Cost: $495 + GST (includes catered lunch) Hosted by ANSTO, this one-day course is ideal for educators and professionals seeking a foundational understanding of nuclear science in Australia. Participants will gain insight into radiation safety, biological effects, and nuclear applications across science, medicine, and the environment. The day includes a virtual tour of ANSTO’s OPAL reactor and an in-person visit to the SAHMRI medical cyclotron. Register now. |
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South Australian Networking Event – Women in Nuclear & ANSTO |
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Date: Wednesday, 16 April 2025
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: AECOM, Level 18, 91 King William Street, Adelaide
Cost: Free Educators and professionals are invited to a special networking event hosted by Women in Nuclear (WiN) Australia in collaboration with ANSTO and the University of Adelaide. Guest speaker Sarah Tyler, ANSTO’s Training and Education Coordinator, will share insights into ANSTO’s work and her career in science education—making complex science accessible to all. Register now. |
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Zoo STEAM Teach – Learn to Teach STEAM Meaningfully at Adelaide Zoo |
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Date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Adelaide Zoo
Cost: $65 (Department for Education teachers) | $75 (non-department teachers) This unique professional learning workshop, run by Flinders University in collaboration with Zoos SA, will equip educators with engaging ways to integrate science and digital technologies in zoo-based learning. Led by Dr Timna Garnett, the day includes guided tours, data collection activities, photography techniques, and classroom-ready insights focused on the science of black and white animals. A fantastic opportunity to build confidence in STEAM and outdoor education. Find out more. |
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Credit Union SA - School Impact Program |
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Credit Union SA’s School Impact Program helps schools enhance student learning experiences and facilities—without the need for fundraising. School leadership teams can apply for funding to improve school facilities, support student wellbeing, or invest in educator development. The quick online application takes just 15 minutes! Applications are now open and close on 4 July 2025. Visit creditunionsa.com.au/SIP for more information and to apply! |
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National Science Week School Grants are now open! |
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Applications: close 26 April. The Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA) school grants for National Science Week are now open. Grants of up to $500 are open to all Australian schools (preschools to senior secondary). Start your application here. The grants are supported by the Australian Government to support teachers and schools to deliver engaging STEM events and activities during Science Week.
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Trail Day in the Botanic Garden |
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Date: 15 April 2025 Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Adelaide Botanic Garden Join the Botanic Gardens education team for a hands-on professional learning day featuring three immersive outdoor experiences. Educators will explore plant adaptations in extreme environments, become Wetlands Nature Detectives investigating biodiversity in First Creek Wetlands, and discover classroom-ready activities in a brand-new Biomimicry workshop. A fantastic opportunity to reconnect with nature and spark student curiosity. Find out more and register. |
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Future Health Leaders Program 2025 |
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Applications close: 13 April 2025
Location: Canberra (August 2025 session) Research Australia, in partnership with AbbVie, is inviting Year 11 students who identify as female to apply for the 2025 Future Health Leaders Program. This national initiative supports students interested in health and medical research through a full-day session in Canberra, hands-on experiences in leading facilities, career insights from women in STEMM, and online mentoring. Students from rural, regional, and lower socioeconomic areas are strongly encouraged to apply, with financial support available. Find out more |
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2025 South Australian Science Excellence and Innovation Awards |
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Applications close: Monday, 28 April Presented by the Department for Industry, Innovation and Science, these annual awards recognise outstanding contributions to STEMM in South Australia, across research, industry, and education. Categories include STEMM Educator of the Year – Primary or Secondary, PhD Research Excellence, and two refreshed categories for 2025: Mid-Career STEMM Professional of the Year and Excellence in Collaborative Innovation. Winners receive recognition at a prestigious awards ceremony and a prize of up to $25,000 to support their continued work in science and innovation. This is a valuable opportunity to showcase the impact of educators and professionals who are inspiring the next generation of scientific thinkers. Find out more and apply |
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PIEFA Conference 2025 – The Future of Food & Fibre Education |
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Date: 18–21 May 2025
Location: Canberra
Discount: $100 off for teachers Registrations are now open for Australia’s leading conference on food and fibre education. This national event brings together teachers, industry experts, and career advisors for keynotes, hands-on workshops, immersive tech sessions, and a field trip exploring cutting-edge AgTech and sustainability practices. Perfect for science, technology, geography, and agriculture teachers looking to enrich their curriculum with real-world STEM connections. Find out more and register. |
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Ready to light a spark in your students in 2025? Australian Science Innovations presents: |
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The Big Science Competition is our 50 minute, mixed format online competition testing science knowledge, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, open to students in Years 7 to 10 globally.
The Junior Science Olympiad is a science enrichment program for highly motivated students in Australian high schools in Years 7 to 10. It starts by sitting the JSO Exam, which covers biology, chemistry, Earth and environmental science, and physics.
The Australian Science Olympiads is a science enrichment program for highly motivated senior students in Australian high schools. The program covers four separate disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, and Physics. Students can sit one or more ASO Exams in any of the four disciplines offered.
Find out how you can challenge your students and enhance their science education: https://www.asi.edu.au/
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