Yearly events planner
A handy guide to science events in 2026, to inspire all ages.
Term 1 starts 27 January and ends 2 April (school holidays: 3–19 April).
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 13–21 January | National Youth Science Forum |
| 18–23 January | InspireU Explore |
| 20–23 January | Queensland Mathematics Summer School |
| February – May | Sunflower Competition |
| 20–29 March | World Science Festival Brisbane |
Important dates to note this term:
- February — Sunflower Competition:
- 13 February — registrations close
- 23 February — growing commences
- 30 March — Science Ambassador nominations close
Term 2 starts 20 April and ends 26 June (school holidays: 27 June – 12 July).
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 May | UQ/QAMT Problem Solving Competition |
| 22 June – 24 July | Experience Genetics (school groups only) |
| 28 June – 1 July | UQ FEAST |
| 29–30 June | Year 12 Queensland Biology Winter School |
| 29–30 June and 6–7 July | Queensland Chemistry Winter School |
| 2–3 July | Year 11 Queensland Biology Winter School |
| 6–9 July | Junior Physics Odyssey (Year 10) |
Important dates to note this term:
- 1 May — registrations close for Queensland Chemistry Winter School
- 13 May — registrations close for Junior Physics Odyssey
- 15 May — growing concludes for Sunflower Competition
- 24 May — registrations close for school holiday programs:
Term 3 starts 13 July and ends 18 September (school holidays: 19 September – 5 October).
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 17 July | Experience Geographical Science (school groups only) |
| 17–18 July | TSXPO |
| 1 August | UQ St Lucia Open Day |
| 15–23 August | National Science Week |
| 15 August | UQ Gatton Open Day |
Term 4 starts 6 October and ends 11 December (school holidays: 12 December – 26 January).
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| October TBC | Senior Mathematics Study Days |
| 26 October – 13 November | Experience Ecology (school groups only) |
| November TBC | Senior Science Skills Day (school groups only) |