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Science events, high school outreach activities and resources

Explore the wide range of events and activities run by the Faculty of Science. We’ve got everything from public talks, HSC revision and school activities, to teaching resources.

Events update: COVID-19

Given the increasing concern about the spread of COVID-19 in the community, particularly with winter flu season approaching, we have been informed to cancel or defer any event until advised otherwise.

From Monday 16 March this will apply to all University events or events hosted on our campuses including student, academic and public events and conferences.

We anticipate it may not be possible to resume these events until spring, likely in late August or early September. We will review this position at the start of Semester 2 and keep you informed.

Public events

Lunchbox Science series

Join us live for our new online lunchtime science webinar series

Our public events

Check out our year-long schedule of public events

Science activities for schools

HSC Revision

Four images representing biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics

Virtual Kickstart Science and Mathematics

Online workshops for HSC science and mathematics students

Virtual Kickstart online, interactive workshops give HSC students a chance to learn key ideas, see demonstrations and perform their own analysis in the syllabus that can be attended from home or at school.

Images: molecule atoms

Kickstart in the Holidays

For HSC biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics students

Kickstart to your studies or get some revision in during the holidays with these interactive online workshops hosted by our expert science communicators.

Science Extension

Supporting teachers and students doing the HSC extension science course

Workshops, teacher resources and student mentoring

Kickstart Science

A workshop for HSC science students

Kickstart workshops give HSC students a chance to do experiments and demonstrations of key ideas in the syllabus that are difficult to do in the classroom.

Years 7–11

Series of images representing the grand challenges: hand holding medicine, scene of a firefighter in front of a fire, a brain, screen with code on it.

Grand Challenge program

For students in Year 9 and 10

Giving your students around Australia the opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers and award winning entrepreneurs to design their very own innovative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing problems.

A group of school students doing experiments in chemistry lab

Spectacular Science

For high school students from Years 7 to 11

Students will experience first hand some of the intriguing and important areas scientists are working in and spend a spectacular day submerged in science.

Meet a Mathematician

Have one of our maths researchers take over your classroom

Book in for a one hour virtual visit from one of our mathematics researchers and discover maths puzzles, career tips and have the chance to ask them anything.

High school students play a maths-based card game

Mega Maths Day

For students in Years 9 and 10

An opportunity to surprise and inspire students with mathematics and showcase the variety of disciplines and careers that require mathematics.

Tea Composition

Researching the living soil - a simple method

You and your students are invited to participate in this practical, real-world research project that evaluates decomposition and its relation to local soil type, properties and environments, using simply, a tea bag.

Science students in the field

Unearthing Science

Energise the budding scientists in your Year 9 and 10 students

Introducing rural and regional students to the concept of independent scientific investigation, with a focus on environmental and ecological research.

All years

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Dr Karl

A favourite in Australian science

A master of all trades, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki is a qualified scientist, doctor and engineer whose fun-loving personality led him to become a well-known author and science communicator.

Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prizes

Video competition for primary and secondary school students

Become the next generation of Dr Karl and Adam Spencer by telling a scientific story.

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Sydney Science Forum

Free public talks about the latest science research, ideas and innovations.

Students take part in the science and engineering challenge as part of the International Science School

International Science School

Applications for 2021 will open here closer to the date

Every two years the ISS gathers 140 top science students from Australia and overseas for a two-week residential program of talks by world-renowned scientists, laboratory tours, hands-on activities and social events.

Mummies in the University's museum

Museums, theatres and galleries

History buffs and culture connoisseurs are spoiled for choice

Mad for mummies? Intrigued by invertebrates? Or just plain preoccupied with performance? We offer the best in international and local culture and history.

Teacher resources

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science.alliance@sydney.edu.au

Public Programs

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science.forum@sydney.edu.au