Bundaberg Makerspace
Community. Equity. Participation. Pathway.
Established in 2020, the CQUniversity Makerspace at the Bundaberg campus is a vibrant, hands-on learning space designed to foster creativity, innovation, and technical skills. It is equipped with a variety of tools and technology, including drones, virtual reality, coding kits, micro:bit, 3D printers, laser cutters, and robotics like Ozobots, Bee-Bots, LEGO®, iRobot and Dash.
The CQU Makerspace is primarily an education makerspace that offers workshops for local school students from Prep to Year 12, CQUniversity students, and the wider community. These workshops focus on creativity, design, and technology, providing participants with opportunities to explore and develop digital literacy skills. Our goal is to inspire an interest in STEAM, which includes Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics, while demonstrating how these skills connect to different school subjects and real-world applications.
Our Research
Our research project focuses on helping participants build their digital literacy and STEAM skills while also supporting teachers in guiding participants' learning in these areas. By working in the makerspace, participants and teachers engage with technology in interactive and practical ways. The project also explores students', teachers', and parents' thoughts and experiences with STEAM education to find the best ways to support and encourage engagement in makerspace activities, digital literacy and STEAM learning.
Participant surveys: We use research-validated surveys to investigate makerspace participants’ STEAM-related beliefs, values, and motivations. We have developed experiments prioritising rigour and reliability, and we are dedicated to upholding the integrity and validity of our results.
Qualitative studies: We use a variety of qualitative methods to explore the STEAM-related perceptions and experiences of students, teachers, and parents.
Makerspace Workshops
Step into the world of innovation and creativity with CQUniversity’s Makerspace Workshops!
Frequently Asked Questions
A makerspace is a creative and fun learning environment where you can explore science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) through making and experimenting. It provides access to tools, equipment, and materials, such as 3D printers, laser cutters, robotics kits, and woodworking tools to foster innovation, problem solving and collaboration.
No – just come along and have fun! Our workshops are designed to be accessible for all skill levels, from beginners to more experienced makers. Our friendly team will guide participants through each activity, ensuring they learn new skills in a supportive and engaging environment.
A water bottle and wear closed-in shoes. All tools and equipment will be provided unless otherwise stated. Some workshops may require additional materials, which will be clearly listed in the workshop description.
Yes! We offer engaging and hands-on school excursions tailored to different year levels and curriculum requirements. Our excursions provide students with the opportunity to explore STEAM concepts through fun, interactive activities in a real makerspace environment. Teachers can choose from a range of workshops, including drones, robotics, coding, and more. Contact us to discuss a program that suits your school’s needs.
