The National Science and Engineering Challenge

07/09/2026

Did you know that the Challenge event days are predominantly run and organised by volunteers?

From Rotary Club members and industry professionals to university staff and high school students, our events are powered by people generously sharing their time, knowledge and passion to inspire the next generation.

📸 Event staff at the 2026 Brisbane South Challenge

Griffith University
Science on the GO
Park Ridge State High School
ADF Careers
Rotary International

01/09/2026

Wadeye, here we come!

In collaboration with The Wollotuka Institute and the SMART Program, the National Science and Engineering Challenge team is heading to Wadeye in the Northern Territory to work alongside students, teachers and the wider community.

This project has been months in the making, and we’re incredibly excited to finally bring it to life!

We’ll be delivering hands-on STEM experiences for primary and high school students, in collaboration with Wadeye’s Sea Farmers and Traditional Owners. Together, we hope to spark curiosity, encourage students to explore STEM and inspire a long-term interest in science and engineering.

Most importantly, we’re looking forward to learning from the community, sharing knowledge and building something together.

30/08/2026

Win a Deadly Science Fish Traps board! Complete our student survey for a chance to win!.

If you attended a National Science and Engineering Challenge event this year, please get your class to complete our student survey. Every respondent is another chance to win a Fish Traps board worth $1800 for your school! Use the link in the comments.

Thank you for your support!

26/08/2026

2 days down, 1 to go! The NSW state final of the National Science and Engineering Challenge has its first two winning schools! Congratulations to Sydney Boys High School and Ravenswood School for Girls - Official Site for achieving first place on day 1 and day 2.
One more day of finals tomorrow will decide the NSW National Finalist!

26/08/2026

Complete our student survey to win a Deadly Science Fish Traps kit for your school!

If you attended a National Science and Engineering Challenge event this year, please get your class to complete our student survey. Every respondent is another chance to win a Fish Traps board worth $1800 for your school! Use the link in the comments.

Thank you for your support!

25/08/2026

The NSW State Final is underway at NUsport At The Forum for 3 days of competition between 24 of the highest scoring schools in NSW! Thank you to Sonia Hornery MP for opening the event and good luck to all the school competing for a spot in the National Final.
The University of Newcastle, Australia

21/08/2026

Happy National Science Week!

20/08/2026

Our scores are up to date! With three state finals around the corner, check out our website to see who has made the cut!

11/08/2026

21/07/2026

From the Gold Coast to Cairns, the Challenge engaged 5,000 young minds during the 2026 Queensland leg of the tour. 🌴

In collaboration with local Universities, industry partners and Rotary Clubs, 26 distinct event days were held in 12 locations across the state.

Congratulations to all 189 schools that participated, and a special congratulations to our highest-performing teams:

🥇 Fraser Coast Anglican College 1462.85
🥈Highlands Christian College 1454.47
🥉The Cathedral School of St Anne & St James - Townsville 1441.05

Fraser Coast Anglican School (Fraser Coast Challenge) has been invited to represent Queensland in the 2026 National Final at Parliament House in October.