CSIRO Robot Responders

This National Science Week, join CSIRO Robot Responders and discover how science, technology and engineering solve real-world challenges.   Step into the role of a CSIRO robotics engineer, designing robots to tackle challenges inspired by real CSIRO research. Choose from three exciting environments – caves and lava tubes, marine environments or space – and learn how…

2026 National Ambassadors

National Science Week is gearing up to take over the radio! We have a team of 7 National Ambassadors for Science Week 2026 who will be sharing stories about how their scientific research matters to Australia’s people and environment on radio stations around Australia. They’ll cover an incredible range of content; everything from electric vehicles…

Event Holder Guides

Are you refining your idea for an event, but wondering how to make it more accessible for people with disability, or tourists, or business and industry? We have a whole range of event holder guides on our website that share case studies, hints and tips to support organisations hold successful Science Week events.

Early Childhood Activities for National Science Week

Science is for people of all ages, including our littlest scientists!  We’ve partnered with the Centre for Advanced Studies in Education (CASE) at the University of Canberra to develop activities for young children 3 to 5 years-old to celebrate National Science Week. They are aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework and use easy-to-find materials.  They are a great way for childcare centres, preschools, kindergartens and parents of young children to get involved in Science…