SciFest 2024 is a celebration of science through a series of free online events open to all for National Science Week. The live virtual events are delivered in a webinar format to retain interactivity and enable two-way participation. Content is sourced from the network of Virtual Excursions Australia members, our leading science, environmental and research institutions. The virtual events target a range of audiences through a series of engaging formats including lunchtime trivia, live science shows, panels on careers in STEM for students and afternoon science shows for the whole family.
This festival of online learning provides an opportunity for you to connect with exciting science, experts and experiments without leaving your classroom or home. SciFest topics, dates and times will vary throughout the festival to provide variety and flexibility. there is something for everyone.
SciFest 2024 is the biggest virtual excursions festival in Australia promoting science and technology. SciFest links up with National Science week and is on between 12 – 16 August. This year we have 15 events from some of Australia’s best education providers.
The theme for National Science Week in 2024 is Species Survival – More Than Just Sustainability.
Event timetable 12 – 16 August
| Mon 12 at 1pm | Biology Trivia | Virtual Excursions Australia |
| Mon 12 at 2pm | What’s in your Backyard | Australian Environmental Education |
| Mon 12 at 4pm | Zoo of Poo | Sydney Zoo |
| Tues 13 at 1pm | Ocean Life Trivia | Australian National Maritime Museum |
| Tues 13 at 2pm | Our Oceans Our Future | Australian National Maritime Museum |
| Tues13 at 4pm | Deep Blue Ocean | Fizzics Education |
| Wed 14 at 1pm | Australian Animal Trivia | Virtual Excursions Australia |
| Wed 14 at 2pm | Careers in STEM | Various presenters |
| Wed 14 at 4pm | The Science of Survival | Sydney Zoo |
| Thurs 15 at 1pm | Plant Life Trivia | Virtual Excursions Australia |
| Thurs 15 at 2pm | What can dinosaurs teach us about species survival? | Australian Age of Dinosaurs |
| Thurs 15 at 4pm | Plants for Life | Fizzics Education |
| Fri 16 at 1pm | Environment Trivia | Virtual Excursions Australia |
| Fri 16 at 2pm | Our survival depends on theirs | Street Science |
| Fri 16 at 4pm | Sensory Sanctuary | Nature Know |
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