Events
Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.
Jan
12
2026
First Day of Spring Semester
First day of classes for the spring 2026 semester
8:00 am • In Person
Jan
25
2026
H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday
Enjoy FREE museum admission all day during H-E-B Free Fourth Sundays, held the fourth Sunday of every month.
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm • In Person
Feb
1
2026
CNS Faculty-Led Study Abroad Scholarship - Summer Term Deadline
Provides support CNS undergraduate students as they pursue domestic or international experiential learning opportunities—such as research or internships—during the summer.
11:59 pm
Feb
12
2026
Fossils & Flowers
Love is in the air at Fossils & Flowers, a pre-Valentine’s event filled with fun, creativity and discovery at Texas Science & Natural History Museum!
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm • In Person
Feb
18
2026
Quantum and Queries Live! at the Cactus
Join an unforgettable evening where science meets comedy, live music and demos — all on one special night at the historic Cactus Café.
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm • In Person
Feb
19
2026
Science Under the Stars: The Evolution of Evolution
Explore how our understanding of evolution has evolved from Darwin to today and enjoy activities and a tour of the Brackenridge Field Laboratory.
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm • In Person
Feb
20
2026
Hot Science — Cool Talks: The Biology of Love
Enjoy hands-on activities and grab a front row seat to world-class research with the whole family. This talk will feature a family-friendly take on what humans can learn about the roots of love in animal biology — and our own.
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm • In Person
Feb
20
2026
Science on Screen Presents: Covid Century
Join the Austin Film Society for a timely screening and conversation about a critical question for our time: How prepared are we for pandemics?
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm • In Person
Feb
20
2026
Music and the Mind
Enjoy a classical music concert from world-class musicians and a real-time demonstration of what happens in the brain as a person listens to music.
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm • In Person
Feb
20
2026
CNS Advanced Summer Research Fellowship Deadline
Provides financial support to CNS undergraduate students who are conducting an advanced summer research project under the supervision of a UT faculty member.
11:59 pm