Expanding Horizons Student Events
Quantum Victoria builds the capacity of Primary and Secondary Students in Science, Mathematics, STEM and STEAM through the Expanding Horizons state-wide events.
Non-Government schools are welcome to register for our free PrintACar Challenge and Career Talk events. All other student events are for Government schools only.
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Wednesday 21st May 2025
A Viral Enigma
About
Enigmatic new virus discovered....can your students save the world? Teams of high ability students race to save humanity from a global pandemic!
Audience
Secondary
Topic
Algorithmic ThinkingBiologyCritical ThinkingMathematicsProblem SolvingScience
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Monday 12th May 2025
Cyber Security Educational Escape Room Experience
About
Teams of high-ability students race against the clock to solve Cyber Security challenges in a tabletop-style Escape Room experience.
Audience
Secondary
Topic
Cyber SecurityProblem Solving
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Wednesday 14th May 2025
Physics Fun Day
About
Physics Fun Day is a hands-on event where year 9/10 students rotate through three interactive sessions, exploring the "magic" of physics.
Audience
Secondary
Topic
Physics
Primary STEM through App Inventor
About
Learn how to create your own app using MIT's App Inventor software in Primary STEM through App Inventor.
Audience
Middle YearsPrimary
Topic
App CreationCritical ThinkingDesign ThinkingSTEM
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Thursday 21st August 2025
Quantum Victoria PrintACar Challenge
About
Design and race your own 3D printed car against students from all across Victoria for the championship!
Audience
PrimarySecondary
Topic
3D Design & PrintingCritical ThinkingDesign ThinkingEngineeringMathematicsProblem SolvingScienceSTEAMSTEM
QV Career Talks - Cyber Experts
About
Hear from Cyber Security experts in one hour recordings highlighting the journey that each took and a typical day in their roles.
Audience
Secondary
Topic
Cyber SecurityMathematicsScience
QV Career Talks - Engineering
About
Hear from Engineering experts in one hour recordings highlighting the journey that each took and a typical day in their roles.
Audience
Middle YearsSecondary
Topic
Engineering
QV Career Talks - Plants for Space
About
Hear from Plants for Space scientists in one hour recordings where they discuss the future of plants and agriculture on Earth and in Space.
Audience
Middle YearsSecondary
Topic
BiologyScience
QV Career Talks - Tall Poppy Scientists
About
Secondary students in Years 7-10 engage with Tall Poppy Award recipients as they share their research in their specific STEM field.
Audience
PrimarySecondary
Topic
EngineeringMathematicsScienceSTEM
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Wednesday 13th August 2025
Secondary STEM through App Inventor
About
Learn how to create your own app using MIT's App Inventor software in Secondary STEM through App Inventor.
Audience
Middle YearsSecondary
Topic
App CreationCritical ThinkingDesign ThinkingSTEM
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Thursday 8th May 2025
STEM Careers Day
About
The STEM Careers Day gives students the chance to hear from industry professionals and take part in hands-on workshops exploring real-world STEM skills.
Audience
Secondary
Topic
Cyber SecurityEngineeringMathematicsScienceSTEM
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Monday 11th August 2025
The Science of Super Heroes
About
Year 9/10 students investigate the science that underpins superhuman qualities of Super Heroes during specialised workshops.
Audience
Secondary
Topic
BiologyPhysicsScience
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Thursday 14th August 2025
Wonder of Science
About
Year 3/4 students explore the wonder of science as they rotate through four workshops.
Audience
Primary
Topic
BiologyChemistryMathematicsPhysicsScience