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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Thursday 26th March 2026
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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Thursday 5th March 2026
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 29th April 2026
Maths Challenges: Sum It Up
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Sum It Up! is a hands-on mathematics event where students will bring forth their logic and outside-the-box thinking.
Audience
Primary
Topic
Critical ThinkingMathematicsProblem Solving
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Thursday 7th May 2026
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
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Thursday 27th August 2026
Quantum Victoria PrintACar Challenge
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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
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Hear from experts across a wide range of STEM fields in one hour recordings highlighting the journey that each took and a typical day in their roles.
Audience
Middle YearsSecondaryVCE
Topic
BiologyChemistryCyber SecurityEngineeringScience
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Tuesday 12th May 2026
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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Friday 20th March 2026
The Great STEM Escape
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Can your intrepid team of year 8-10 students solve the puzzles and save the day before the time is up?
Audience
Secondary
Topic
ChemistryCritical ThinkingMathematicsPhysicsProblem SolvingSTEM
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Thursday 20th August 2026
The Science of Super Heroes
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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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Monday 17th August 2026
Wonder of Science
About
Year 3/4 students explore the wonder of science as they rotate through four workshops.
Audience
Primary
Topic
BiologyChemistryMathematicsPhysicsScience