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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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October TBC | Senior Mathematics Study Days |
October TBC | Experience Ecology (school groups only) |
November TBC | Senior Science Skills Day (school groups only) |