Experiment Fest

Students in a laboratory session

For the more than 20 years, the University of Newcastle has been working with local high schools to provide authentic, engaging, and hands-on experiences for HSC students.

For those studying Stage 6 Science, Experiment Fest is the chance to improve laboratory skills and use specialised equipment that isn't readily available in regular classrooms, while conducting experiments that directly relate to the HSC syllabus in the areas of;

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Earth and Environmental Science
  • Physics

2026 Dates

We are thrilled to welcome you and your students in 2026! Our sessions will be held at both the Ourimbah and Callaghan campuses during June:

📍Callaghan Campus (Newcastle): Monday 15 June – Friday 19 June 2026

📍Ourimbah Campus (Central Coast): Tuesday 23 June – Friday 26 June 2026

Registrations for 2026 will be opening soon.

Registrations for 2026 will open soon. To receive updates and stay informed about future events, please register for our STEM Teacher Database here.


Highlights from Previous Years

Get a glimpse of what's in store:
A taste of uni life in our science labs

Students in our labs (and ponds) for Experiment Fest

2026 Risk Assessments

Your safety is our priority. Please refer to the below risk assessment for each experiment.

2026 Handbooks

We kindly ask that you bring along a printed copy of the handbook for each of your students on the day.

These will be finalised and uploaded shortly.

If you have any questions, please contact us at experiment-fest@newcastle.edu.au

The University of Newcastle would like to thank Orica for financially supporting Experiment Fest 2026 through their Community Investment Program. Their investment in the future of our region's students continues to promote the value of education and lifelong learning.

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