School and University Groups
Inspire your chemistry students and take learning beyond the classroom with the ChemCentre outreach program. Learn about the intriguing and vital role of chemistry in our community. Hear from chemists, their experiences and stories, or explore a working laboratory!
We are passionate about inspiring the next generation of chemists. With ChemCentre’s free tours of the laboratories and visits by scientists to Perth schools and universities, we offer your students the chance to learn more about a future career in chemistry.
ChemCentre is partnering with Curtin University to deliver an exciting 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.
Details
- Availability: There are limited places available. For enquiries, please contact Communications@chemcentre.wa.gov.au
- Dates: 21 – 25 June 2027
- 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 possibility you will be sharing your excursion experience with another school, if this is the case, you will be informed prior to arrival.
ChemCentre’s High-Achievers Students Day, is 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, email Communications@chemcentre.wa.gov.au and request 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 offer a rare, firsthand look at what it means to be a scientist in action and 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.
Details
- Availability: One-day special event
- Date: 2027 – to be confirmed
- Cost: Free of charge
- Transport: Schools, students, or parents/guardians are responsible for arranging student drop-off and pick-up
Note: While we aim to confirm itineraries in advance, ChemCentre is a working laboratory, and changes may occur without notice.
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