HISH unites organisations in the Hunter Region and beyond to collaboratively deliver world-leading events, activities and competitions engaging school students and the community with Science and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).

​Programming/Mathematics club for years 3-5

​The Newcastle Museum is committed to being a place for people, a place that shows ideas, tells stories, is a place of interaction. It reflects the past and celebrates innovation.

Newcastle Academy of STEM Excellence

In this increasingly data rich world, the project-based learning activity engages Years 3-12 school students to assist their understanding of statistics, the role it plays, the careers it offers, its demonstrable value across all disciplines and accessibility as a pursuit.

​Miniature Newcastle | A HO model railway museum recreating Newcastle in the heart of the city

​Lake Mac City Council celebrates and promotes creativity, innovation and uniqueness through engaging events, festivals, exhibitions and programs for our community and visitors to our city. We actively encourage creative learning and experiences and recognise the importance of STEAM education and its ability to address common issues on a local and global scale.

​Increase the profile and understanding of science and technology in the local community.

Combining the science of Ecology, with Natural History Illustration and Environmental Education

The Hunter Region Botanic Gardens is a not for profit organisation run by volunteers that showcases a wide variety of native and other plant communities in a 133-hectare bushland setting at Heatherbrae.

​HMRI is a medical research institute delivering health and medical research solutions to improve the health of communities throughout the world.

The Hunter Valley Electric Vehicle Festival 'EVFest' is all about thinking of sustainable transport in fun and innovative ways that support the development of electric vehicle industries in the region

HEDG formed in 2008 with the aim to increase the interaction between geoscientists in the lower Hunter Valley, promote geoscience, provide a platform to learn about current research, and enable student and professional networking. 

Emeritus Professor Tim Roberts AM is a distinguished Australian scientist, educator, and conservationist primarily known for his work at the University of Newcastle.

The College of Engineering, Science and Environment brings together expertise in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) to deliver life ready graduates and transformative solutions to our region and the world. ​

Our vision is to link young people with opportunities to be their best. We believe in Young People, Bright Futures.

​Bingage is a smart recycling program conducting a behavioural study on the gamifacation of recycling on student living at the University of Newcastle

National Centre of Excellence
We are Australia’s leading research organisation in synthetic biology with nine participating universities around Australia, including an research node at the University of Newcastle. We have an active STEM outreach program.