Inspired NT

31/07/2026

The 2026 Inspired NT Science Week Community Grant winners just dropped!

Huge shoutout to all the legends bringing exciting science events to communities across the NT. We can't wait to see these ideas come to life! 🧪✨
🎥 Check out the Reel to meet this year's grant recipients.

👀 Want the full list? Check it out here:

https://www.inspirednt.net/blog/and-the-science-week-nt-community-grant-2026-winners-are

📍 Keen to get involved? Find a National Science Week event near you:

https://www.scienceweek.net.au/find-an-event/

See you at Science Week! 💛


Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory City of Darwin CDU Radicle Centre
Landcare NT Roper Gulf Regional Council

30/07/2026

🎮 Supporting a young Minecraft builder?

If your child or students are planning to enter the 2026 Minecraft Challenge, join us for a free online information session for teachers, parents and carers.

We'll explain this year's challenge, entry requirements, key dates, and how you can support young participants throughout the competition. There will also be plenty of time to ask questions.

📅 Wednesday 5 August
🕞 3:30–4:30 pm (ACST)
No registration required
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams:
To join us, scan the QR code on the flyer or use the following link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/42454502570207?p=fSAZ4oVcpxLPAVSc3B

We look forward to helping you prepare for this year's challenge!

28/07/2026

Celebrate National Science Week with the CSC Stargaze & Discover Community Event on Tuesday, 18 August, 6:00–8:00 pm at CSC Oval and S Block.

Enjoy hands-on science activities, interactive CDU exhibits, meet the Woollybutt Wildlife Rescue team, explore science pathways, grab a BBQ, and finish the evening stargazing with the Casuarina Senior College Stargazers.

This free event is open to everyone—we'd love to see you there!

24/07/2026

📸 Throwback to National Science Week 2025!

Last year, Territorians came together to get hands-on with science through workshops, community events and plenty of fun along the way.

We're doing it all again from 15–23 August, save the date!!!

Not sure what's happening near you? Head to the National Science Week website: https://www.scienceweek.net.au
and check out the events happening across the Northern Territory!

21/07/2026

Dear followers, we have been waiting to reconnect and share updates with you all! Now we can officially start to get excited about National Science Week 2026 🙌 we will be posting links to different events and you can also check out our event listing for any event updates as they happen.

The countdown is on...

One month until National Science Week!

It's not too late to register your event. Head to the National Science Week website https://www.scienceweek.net.au/ to register!

20/07/2026

🔬✨ Come and Explore the Unknown!
The Dripstone Secondary College Science Fair returns for another exciting year, celebrating the curiosity, creativity, and innovation of our young scientists!
Join us as students from across the college showcase a diverse range of science investigations, experiments, and innovative projects inspired by this year's theme, "Explore the Unknown." From uncovering the mysteries of our world to imagining the possibilities of the future, you'll be amazed by the ideas, discoveries, and scientific thinking on display. 🌏🚀🧪
📅 Date: Thursday, 20th August 2026
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Dripstone Secondary College | 10 Delamere Street, Tiwi
The Science Fair is a celebration of inquiry, exploration, and problem-solving, providing students with the opportunity to share their learning while developing valuable research, communication, and presentation skills. Visitors will also have the chance to explore interactive displays from some of our fantastic community partners, making it an engaging afternoon for all ages.
🎉 This is a free community event and everyone is welcome!
Bring your family and friends along to discover, explore, and celebrate the incredible achievements of our students. We look forward to seeing you there!

20/07/2026

Calling all early childhood educators and caregivers! Are you looking for FREE science resources for children aged 3 - 5 designed by experts? We've got you covered!

Head to www.scienceweek.net.au/registration-form/early-childhood-activities/ to register and download your free resources to celebrate National Science Week with your littlest scientists today.

These resources were created in partnership with the Centre for Advanced Studies in Education, University of Canberra, and use easily accessible materials.

Tag an early childhood educator below!

18/07/2026

Can you 'Name That Science Thing'? 🧫

Hint: This was named after a German bacteriologist. 🦠

Robert Koch, a pioneering microbiologist, developed an early version for use in his private laboratory. Koch's assistant then made a modification to this design and that is the version we still use today. 👨‍🔬

This science thing works well to protect bacterial cultures from airborne contamination while making them easy to observe. 🔬

Drop your answer in the comments!

15/07/2026

The biggest gardening event and plant sale of the year is back! 🌿

Spend the day immersed in the wonders of the Top End with hands-on workshops, expert talks, guided walks, interactive displays, kids' activities, live entertainment, delicious food, and a huge selection of native plants—including 2,000 FREE native plants to give away! 🤩

Come along, meet local environmental experts, pick up practical gardening tips and take home the perfect native plants for your garden.

City of Darwin Power and Water Inspired NT National Science Week Northern Territory Government

We can't wait to see you there!

Find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bkbnh2o2H/

11/07/2026

Calling all kids and teachers, but definitely not chatbots – are you curious about AI? We need you!

The ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society and the and the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child are creating a special podcast for National Science Week, with experts on hand to answer your questions on AI... But the podcast needs YOU to ask the questions.

Maybe you want to know how AI works, whether it can be creative, how to spot the difference between AI and a real person, how it will change future jobs, or why it’s terrible at writing jokes?

Everyone who submits a question will go in the draw to win a prize pack.

Question submissions close 17 July. Submit your best questions here today- https://admscentre.org/ask-an-expert