Schools and community engagement
Whether it’s to satisfy a general curiosity or nurture a more consolidated interest, the Faculty of Science has engagement opportunities for all ages.
We work with local communities to break down traditional barriers to learning about the Sciences through accessible, innovative events and activities.
Led by our world-class STEMM professionals, these events and activities are not to be missed.
Check out the 2020 calendar of events to see what’s coming up, or speak directly with a team member by emailing FSCI-Community-Outreach@newcastle.edu.au.
2020 calendar of events
View our calendar of all upcoming events
Latest news
Woo vs Spencer Endgame
Almost 2000 students from 30 primary and secondary schools witnessed two of Australia's best mathematics communicators go head-to-head
2019 Science in Practice Day
The 2019 Science in Practice day was held on the 17th August and was a wonderful way to acknowledge and celebrate science week. See here for NBNs coverage of the day
Open Day
Open Day was held on the 31st of August. Missed it? Take your virtual open day tour here!
Upcoming events
Community programs
National Schools Poster Competition
A fun, project-based learning activity which encourages secondary students to develop, implement and creatively report upon a topic of interest to them.
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Science in Practice
Experience hands on activities, talks from science professors, workshops and more at Science in Practice.
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Experiment Fest
ExperimentFest is conducted annually and is designed for HSC Biology, Chemistry and Physics students.
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Young Mathematicians Program
Do you find mathematics interesting? So do we! Come along to The University of Newcastle Young Mathematicians Program (UONYMP).
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Year 11 Excellence Awards
Excellence Awards that recognises outstanding achievement by Year 11 students in the fields of Mathematics and Science - Physics, Chemistry and Biology
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University STEMM programs
SMART
The Science, Maths and Real Technology (SMART) program offers live, interactive shows, supporting the K-6 science and technology curriculum.
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Science and Engineering Challenge
The Science and Engineering Challenge is a national outreach program designed to inspire students to study science and engineering.
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HunterWiSE
HunterWiSE is an initiative that will establish mentorship avenues for women in STEM throughout the Hunter region; promoting positive collaboration and sharing of experiences.
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Faculty supported programs
Hunter EV Festival
The Hunter Valley Electric Vehicle Festival 'EVFest' is all about thinking of sustainable transport in fun and innovative ways that support the development of electric vehicle industries in the region.
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ASSETS
Aboriginal Summer School for Excellence in Technology and Science (ASSETS) is a nine-day residential program for high-achieving Indigenous Year 10 students with an ongoing leadership and support program to nurture students through Years 11 and 12.
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Did you know?
- SuperNova hosted at the Newcastle Museum was created by Faculty of Science’s Emeritus Professor Tim Roberts.
- Our FSCI engagement activities have won national and international awards.
- Our engagement activities map to and support state and national curricula outcomes.
- We deliver over 300 days of events nationally, and over 200 locally, each year!
- The Faculty’s engagement activities span the Earth, environmental, physical, mathematical, sports, statistical, marine, psychological, life, food nutrition, chemical, biological, biomedical and biotechnical sciences.
- We work collaboratively with industry and the community to lead in the STEMM engagement space – and did so before STEMM was a known acronym.
- Most of our engagement activities are free!
- Our engagement activities include annual and pop-up events and activities – check the calendar.
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