The RSV and our partners host science and technology events in Victoria throughout the year including National Science Week.
Most RSV presentations are both in-person and live-streamed.
Come and join in future events or catch up on past events at rsv.org.au/videos.

Behind the Seeds: The Science of Growing Climate-Resilient Landscapes

A behind-the-scenes exploration of the native wildflower meadows of the Australian Drylands Precinct and wider Melbourne, hosted by the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, in partnership with Inspiring Victoria.

Saturday, October 17, 2026
10:30 am
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria (Melbourne Gardens), Australian Drylands – Enter via Domain Road Gate

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Latest Edition of Science Victoria:

Oct 2026

Living With Climate Change

This edition of Science Victoria explores "climate change creep," examining the often-overlooked, incremental impacts of global warming across our state's alpine regions, waterways, and coastal communities. Through expert insights, discover how Victorians are actively researching and adapting to our changing environment in areas ranging from sustainable agriculture and fashion to public health.

From the editor: The problem of climate change creep
Here comes the Sun – and the storms,.. and the pollen
How Australian Agriculture Is Outsmarting Climate Change
Improving the tools to cope with a changing climate
Fuel from thin air: How electrochemistry could shape the future
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Sep 8, 2026

National Science Week 2026 - That's A Wrap!

National Science Week ran 15th to 23rd of August, held nearly 3,700 events in Victoria which was a 43% increase on last year!

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Aug 17, 2026

From potato peelings to packaging and pills

How Victorian researchers are teaching bacteria to turn food waste into chip wrappers and medical products

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Aug 16, 2026

Beyond the Bin: transforming mixed plastic waste into high-quality materials

Deakin University research into bio-based compatibilisers is overcoming the quality limitations of traditional mechanical recycling, paving the way for a truly sustainable circular economy for plastics.

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Aug 15, 2026

Using sunlight to breakdown plastics

Deakin University’s Frontier Materials Labs are using solar energy to tackle our plastic crisis by developing a groundbreaking, energy-efficient method to break down persistent polymers and potentially turn waste back into usable materials.

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Apr 21, 2026

The heat beneath our feet

Australia’s buildings are quietly wasting millions of litres of drinking water through cooling systems, but a decades-old, water-free alternative could slash both consumption and energy use.

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Apr 21, 2026

Fitting in with renewable energy

Victoria's energy landscape is shifting toward efficient, automated all-electric homes to manage fluctuating renewable energy and declining gas supplies. Smart technologies, including solar, batteries, and efficient appliances, allow residents to optimize energy usage and reduce costs.

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Apr 14, 2026

Kim Carr - The Future of Science and Why Australia Can’t Afford to Keep Playing It Safe

Former Minister Kim Carr issues an urgent wake-up call to Australia’s scientific establishment, warning that shrinking R&D investment and a declining public trust threaten to undermine the nation’s future economic prosperity.

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Feb 22, 2026

Breakthrough Victoria - Funding the leap from Lab to Life

Breakthrough Victoria is bridging the "early risk capital" gap to transform extraordinary university research into life-changing businesses that could revolutionize everything from Alzheimer's diagnosis to advanced manufacturing.

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Dec 1, 2025

De-extinction: Reviving the past to protect the future

De-extinction – generating living organisms that resemble extinct species – is much more than a vanity project like Jurassic Park, says University of Melbourne Professor Andrew Pask

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Oct 4, 2025

My Great Life Misadventure, or ... , How To Get Into Science Comedy

Somewhere between backpacking in Cambodia and performing at the Melbourne Comedy Festival with the realisation that science-curious audiences are just about the loveliest folk you can get into a room, 'Science Comedy' was born.

What's on in Science and Technology

Get involved!

There's a lot going on across the science and technology community in Victoria and Australia. The RSV runs its own events and can support and promote yours.

Come along, participate and get involved.

Indigenous Knowledge
Environment
Space
Technology
Biodiversity
Water & Hydrology
Pollution
Food
Grants
Education
Human Health & Wellbeing
Cultural, Gender & Sexual Diversity
Ethics
Climate & Climate Change
Meteorology
Oceanography
Earth Sciences
STEMM Careers
Waste & Pollution
Environmental Sustainability
Archaeology
Palaeontology
Geology
Genetics
Energy
Ecology
Marine Environment
Microbiology
Science Teaching
Citizen Science
Botany
Biology
Climate Adaptation
Agriculture
Natural Resource Management
Forest Science
Threatened Species
Science Policy
National Science Week
Diversity in Science
Astronomy
Invasive Species
Physics
Research Infrastructure
Medicine
Engineering
Science Communication
Pharmaceuticals
Mathematics & Statistics
Materials Science
Scientific Theory
Economics & Finance
Forecasting & Modelling
Disinformation & Misinformation
Zoology
Earth Observation
Atmosphere
Physical Sciences
Biological Sciences
Biomedical & Health Sciences
Science Awards & Prizes
Evolutionary Biology
Categories (New)
Design Thinking
Astrophysics
Particle Physics
Navigation
Evidence-Based Decision Making
Entomology
Nanotechnology
Neuroscience
Behavioural Science
Artificial Intelligence
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Business
AgTech
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Manufacturing
Entrepreneurship
MedTech
Computing
Business Incubation
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Event
17/10/2026
Behind The Seeds at RBG

A behind-the-scenes exploration of the native wildflower meadows of the Australian Drylands Precinct and wider Melbourne, hosted by the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, in partnership with Inspiring Victoria.

Event
17/10/2026
Behind The Seeds at RBG

A behind-the-scenes exploration of the native wildflower meadows of the Australian Drylands Precinct and wider Melbourne, hosted by the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, in partnership with Inspiring Victoria.

Event
26/11/2026
New Minds Awards Night

Come watch the finalists make their five minute pitches of their projects in front of the judges, and find out who the winners are!

Event
26/11/2026
New Minds Awards Night

Come watch the finalists make their five minute pitches of their projects in front of the judges, and find out who the winners are!

Event
8/12/2026
What happens when Australia backs its brightest minds?

Senator David Pockock and Dr Kate Cornick explore how we can turn Australia's great ideas into reality

Event
8/12/2026
What happens when Australia backs its brightest minds?

Senator David Pockock and Dr Kate Cornick explore how we can turn Australia's great ideas into reality

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