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 is only held between 22 - 26 June 2026 and we have reached full capacity for 2026.
- Dates: We have reached full capacity for 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.
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.
Please note: We have reached full capacity for 2026 and are unable to take additional bookings. If you'd like to be added to our waitlist, please let us know.
Bookings for 2027 are not yet open and will be announced later this year.
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New for 2026 – An Exclusive Opportunity for Top ATAR Science Students
ChemCentre is excited to launch High-Achievers Students Day, a special one-day event inviting a select group of 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: Semester 1, 2026 (Date TBC)
- Duration: 10:00 am – 2:00 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.