All Programs and Events
All Programs and Events
STEM programs for students
Robo Academy (Ages 8 – 13)
Ignite your child’s tech passion with our hands-on robotics holiday workshops. Students learn to build and program robots using LEGO Spike Prime or Micro:bit technology. Led by Curtin’s robotics team in small, supportive groups with options for all skill levels.
Explore STEM – Girls+ in STEM program (Years 6 – 8)
Creative, hands-on workshops during school holidays introduce girls and non-binary students to the exciting world of STEM. Through three-day programs, participants explore coding, robotics, and engineering design while building confidence and making new friends. Run by experienced mentors as part of our Girls+ in STEM initiative.
DISCOVER (Years 8 – 9)
A three-day immersion into university research and innovation. Students participate in hands-on workshops, tour cutting-edge facilities, and meet inspiring researchers. This program offers a unique glimpse into real-world STEM applications and future career possibilities.
FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) (Ages 13 – 18)
Join the Curtin robotics team to design, build, and compete with your own robot. Starting in spring, students work alongside mentors to prepare for competitions in March and August. Perfect for those interested in engineering, programming, or teamwork.
Indigenous Australian Engineering School (Years 9 – 12)
A week-long residential program showcasing engineering’s impact in communities across Australia. Students experience university life, connect with industry professionals, and explore engineering career paths through site visits and hands-on activities.
Focus on Mining (Years 11 – 12)
Experience WA’s dynamic resources sector through this fully-funded residential camp. Students tour active mine sites, engage in practical workshops, and connect with industry leaders. An incredible opportunity to explore mining careers and study pathways.
GET Network – Girls+ in STEM program (Years 11 – 12)
A ten-session weekend program connecting students with engineering opportunities. Through hands-on projects, industry networking, and study support, participants build confidence and explore university pathways. Includes special events and a graduation celebration.
STEM programs for students
Robo Academy (Ages 8 – 13)
Ignite your child’s tech passion with our hands-on robotics holiday workshops. Students learn to build and program robots using LEGO Spike Prime or Micro:bit technology. Led by Curtin’s robotics team in small, supportive groups with options for all skill levels.
Explore STEM – Girls+ in STEM program (Years 6 – 8)
Creative, hands-on workshops during school holidays introduce girls and non-binary students to the exciting world of STEM. Through three-day programs, participants explore coding, robotics, and engineering design while building confidence and making new friends. Run by experienced mentors as part of our Girls+ in STEM initiative.
DISCOVER (Years 8 – 9)
A three-day immersion into university research and innovation. Students participate in hands-on workshops, tour cutting-edge facilities, and meet inspiring researchers. This program offers a unique glimpse into real-world STEM applications and future career possibilities.
FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) (Ages 13 – 18)
Join the Curtin robotics team to design, build, and compete with your own robot. Starting in spring, students work alongside mentors to prepare for competitions in March and August. Perfect for those interested in engineering, programming, or teamwork.
Indigenous Australian Engineering School (Years 9 – 12)
A week-long residential program showcasing engineering’s impact in communities across Australia. Students experience university life, connect with industry professionals, and explore engineering career paths through site visits and hands-on activities.
Focus on Mining (Years 11 – 12)
Experience WA’s dynamic resources sector through this fully-funded residential camp. Students tour active mine sites, engage in practical workshops, and connect with industry leaders. An incredible opportunity to explore mining careers and study pathways.
GET Network – Girls+ in STEM program (Years 11 – 12)
A ten-session weekend program connecting students with engineering opportunities. Through hands-on projects, industry networking, and study support, participants build confidence and explore university pathways. Includes special events and a graduation celebration.
STEM programs for students
Robo Academy (Ages 8 – 13)
Ignite your child’s tech passion with our hands-on robotics holiday workshops. Students learn to build and program robots using LEGO Spike Prime or Micro:bit technology. Led by Curtin’s robotics team in small, supportive groups with options for all skill levels.
Explore STEM – Girls+ in STEM program (Years 6 – 8)
Creative, hands-on workshops during school holidays introduce girls and non-binary students to the exciting world of STEM. Through three-day programs, participants explore coding, robotics, and engineering design while building confidence and making new friends. Run by experienced mentors as part of our Girls+ in STEM initiative.
DISCOVER (Years 8 – 9)
A three-day immersion into university research and innovation. Students participate in hands-on workshops, tour cutting-edge facilities, and meet inspiring researchers. This program offers a unique glimpse into real-world STEM applications and future career possibilities.
FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) (Ages 13 – 18)
Join the Curtin robotics team to design, build, and compete with your own robot. Starting in spring, students work alongside mentors to prepare for competitions in March and August. Perfect for those interested in engineering, programming, or teamwork.
Indigenous Australian Engineering School (Years 9 – 12)
A week-long residential program showcasing engineering’s impact in communities across Australia. Students experience university life, connect with industry professionals, and explore engineering career paths through site visits and hands-on activities.
Focus on Mining (Years 11 – 12)
Experience WA’s dynamic resources sector through this fully-funded residential camp. Students tour active mine sites, engage in practical workshops, and connect with industry leaders. An incredible opportunity to explore mining careers and study pathways.
GET Network – Girls+ in STEM program (Years 11 – 12)
A ten-session weekend program connecting students with engineering opportunities. Through hands-on projects, industry networking, and study support, participants build confidence and explore university pathways. Includes special events and a graduation celebration.
STEM for Schools
FIRST Lego League (FLL) (Ages 9 – 14)
Engage your students in developing coding, programming and essential STEM skills through this exciting robotics challenge. Students work in teams to design and build autonomous LEGO® robots and tackle research projects that solve real-world problems.
BinarX (Years 7 – 12)
Get your students involved in WA’s first-ever space satellite program. We’re looking for committed high school teachers and their students to design and build micro-experiments that can be included on Curtin’s Binar satellites.
WA Robotics Playoffs (Years 7 – 12)
The WA Robotics Playoffs bring the FIRST Robotics Competition community together for an exciting day of competition. High school teams form alliances to compete in challenging tasks, showcasing their robots’ abilities. Come along to see competitive robotics in action and learn how your school can get involved.
GET Forum – Girls+ in STEM program (Years 9 – 10)
A forum for Year 9 and 10 girls and their teachers to explore engineering through hands-on workshops, information on engineering pathways, and a Q&A with engineering role models.
Inspire STEM Scope(all ages)
Inspire STEM Education offers schools the opportunity to hire a desktop-sized scanning electron microscope (SEM), allowing students to explore the hidden details of the world around them.
Community STEM
Astrofest (Early 2026)
Astrofest is an award-winning celebration of astronomy and Western Australian science. With telescope observing throughout the evening, guest speakers, space domes, science shows, exhibitor stalls, hands-on activities, astrophotography competition and giveaways for the whole family.
National Science Week (9 – 17 August 2025)
National Science Week features more than 1,000 events around Australia delivered by universities, schools, research institutions, libraries, museums, and science centres.