ChemCentre is partnering with Curtin University to deliver an exciting week-long chemistry experience for Year 11 and 12 ATAR school students. This unique program combines hands-on learning at Curtin in the morning with an immersive behind-the-scenes experience at ChemCentre in the afternoon.
Morning Session – Curtin University
Students will explore the fundamentals of analytical chemistry through hands-on titration experiments, guided by Curtin’s expert teaching staff.
Afternoon Session – ChemCentre
At ChemCentre, students will:
- Take part in interactive presentations delivered by our scientists
- Learn about ChemCentre’s role in protecting and serving the Western Australian community
- Discover the diverse range of careers in chemistry and forensic science
- Enjoy a guided tour of one of our working laboratories, where they’ll witness real-world science in action, seeing advanced instrumentation, live sample testing, and research projects in progress.
Details
- Availability: This program is offered one week per year (Please note: There is limited availability left for 2026)
- Dates: 22 - 26 June, 2026
- Time: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
- ChemCentre session: 12:30/1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- Cost: Free of charge
- Transport: Schools, students, or parents/guardians are responsible for all transport arrangements.
Please note: ChemCentre is a working scientific facility. While we aim to confirm the itinerary in advance, changes may occur without notice. Due to the tight schedule, punctual arrival is essential to ensure a full experience. There is also a possibilty you will be sharing your excursion experience with another school, if this is the case, you will be informed prior to arrival.
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Prefer the ChemCentre team visiting your school or university? We can! The ChemCentre team of science communicators and scientists can visit your group to provide insight into a future career in chemistry!
School groups
Organise a one hour presentation from the ChemCentre team to give students an insight into a future career in chemistry. Students will hear about real cases, test their observation skills and volunteers can try the Emergency Response Personal Protective Equipment. Students will leave the presentation inspired and informed about the variety of roles a chemist can have throughout their career. Alternatively, hear from the chemists directly! ChemCentre scientists can visit your school to share an insight into the world of chemistry, their career path and where the skills learnt at school are used in the workforce.
University groups
Meet a chemist, hear their experiences, learn more about ChemCentre’s latest research and see where a career in Chemistry can take you by inviting the ChemCentre team to join your next careers day, networking event or information session.
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New for 2026 – An Exclusive Opportunity for Top ATAR Science Students
ChemCentre is excited to launch High-Flyers, a special one-day event inviting a select group of high-achieving Year 11 and 12 ATAR science students to experience life behind the scenes at Western Australia's premier chemistry facility.
This is an invitation-only opportunity. If your school would like to be considered, we encourage you to get in touch with our Media and Communications team to receive future updates.
Selected students will spend the day engaging directly with ChemCentre scientists through interactive presentations, learning about our role in the community, and discovering the wide range of scientific careers available at ChemCentre.
The day will also include exclusive, guided tours of our Forensic, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry laboratories, as well as an introduction to the critical work of our Emergency Response team, offering a rare, firsthand look at what it means to be a scientist in action.
Details
- Availability: One-day special event
- Timing: Sometime around the Semester 2, 2026 school holidays (Date TBC)
- Duration: 9:30 am – 2:50 pm
- Cost: Free of charge
- Transport: Schools, students, or parents/guardians are responsible for arranging student drop-off and pick-up
Please note: While we aim to confirm itineraries in advance, ChemCentre is a working laboratory, and changes may occur without notice.