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:
- 13 February: registrations close for Sunflower Competition
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 |
| 1 July | International Baccalaureate Research Skills Program |
| 2–3 July | Year 11 Queensland Biology Winter School |
| July TBC | Junior Physics Odyssey (Year 10) |
| July TBC | Queensland Chemistry Winter School |
Important dates to note this term:
- 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 |
| October TBC | Experience Ecology (school groups only) |
| November TBC | Senior Science Skills Day (school groups only) |