ECU is hosting several events throughout August, aiming to spark an interest in science among the general public.
An interactive weekend full of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) designed for Deaf teenagers will kick off National Science Week at Edith Cowan University (ECU).
From 9 – 17 August, National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology through thousands of events, experiments, webcasts, talks and tours around the country.
ECU is hosting several events throughout August, aiming to spark an interest in science among the general public.
From a fun-filled STEM day camp for Deaf teenagers to crocheting a hyperbolic geometry shape, or viewing a screening of Dolphins: Is our love too deep? – a film exploring the impact humans are having on wild dolphins through hand feeding tourism programs. Hear from ECU marine scientists and the film’s director, Leighton De Barros.
ECU School of Science Outreach and Engagement Coordinator Cass Rowles said ECU is proud to be involved in National Science Week each year.
"ECU are members of the WA Coordinating Committee for National Science Week and sponsor the grant program every year," she said.
"This year we are pleased to award 19 grants for events around Western Australia, showcasing the depth and diversity of science engagement around the state."
ECU Events
Deaf STEM Camp – 9 and 10 August
Head to Joondalup campus for two days of science, technology, engineering and maths, for Deaf and Hard of Hearing teenagers aged 14-18. Auslan interpreters will be provided for the event. Held between 9.30am and 4pm each day.
This is a FREE non-residential day camp. Tickets can be booked online.
Crochet and Cocktails is one of the events on at ECU during National Science Week.
Crochet & Cocktails – 15 August
Create your own hyperbolic geometry shape with yarn. Learn the pattern from ECU mathematician Dr Julia Collins, while sipping on a specialty cocktail from ECU’s Birra Bar. Suitable for both beginner (places limited) and experienced crafters.
Tickets can be booked online.
Dolphins: Is our love too deep? – 29 August
Watch a ground-breaking film that explores the impact humans are having on wild dolphins through hand feeding tourism programs in Australia at Monkey Mia and Bunbury in Western Australia, and Moreton Bay and Tin Can Bay in Queensland.
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with ECU scientists and the film's director, Leighton De Barros. Tickets can be booked online.
Find out more about ECU’s 2025 Science Week activities.
