National Science Week is all about celebrating science and technology in Australia. It provides an opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of Australian scientists to the world of knowledge. It also aims to encourage an interest in science pursuits among the general public, and to encourage younger people to become fascinated by the world we live…
Month: August 2019
Celebrating Indigenous knowledge this Science Week
National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology, providing an opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of Australian scientists to the world of knowledge. With this in mind, we’d like to take a moment this National Science Week to acknowledge the contributions and importance of Indigenous knowledge to the sciences. Throughout history, Indigenous…
It’s never too early to science!
Young children are natural scientists, filled with curiosity to discover and understand the world around them. As Dr Kate Highfield from Early Childhood Australia says, “Research shows that children naturally engage with scientific concepts and processes in their play and as they explore their world.” It’s no surprise then that every year, National Science Week…
Exploring Aussie science stories for National Science Week
When you look at this image, who do you see? Perhaps it’s a scientist you know, or a friend or family member. Maybe you even see yourself—or perhaps it’s you in the future? The Science Activity Characters launched in the lead-up to National Science Week 2018 show people enjoying a range of science-related activities. To…
National Science Week 2019 has launched!
“Maths and Science are my life and have been since I was eight or nine.” That’s the enthusiasm The Hon Karen Andrews MP Minister for Industry, Science and Technology shared with students when launching National Science Week this morning at All Saints School on the Gold Coast. She’s particularly excited about the future of Australian…
The wait for National Science Week 2019 is (almost) over!
It’s almost upon us – National Science Week 2019! And we can assure you it will be well-worth the long wait since last August with so many new and exciting things to see, learn, try, and experience! Open the enticing event calendar and take a moment to peruse. With almost 2 000 events on offer,…