Category: Event holders

There’s something of a science to capturing attention and eliciting an emotional response from audiences, pushing them to the point of FOMO (fear of missing out) before doors open. It’s called the Picture Superiority Effect or dual coding theory. Put simply, quality images – like first impressions – matter. And, when paired with purposeful text…

Give me one good reason why I should give up my limited spare time to come to your Science Week event! While you’re at it, give me a few good reasons. A strong and clear event description excites punters: tell them what will happen at the event, who will be speaking, and what they might get…

We want all of Australia to learn about science and hear about this year’s National Science Week festival through the media. But what stories get media coverage? What are journalists looking for? And how do you reach them? Register your event on the Science Week website by Thursday 19 June and you can find out…

Your council can use National Science Week as an opportunity to support and celebrate local science and technology-based industries and organisations. Your libraries and community centres can host science-themed author talks, film nights or ‘Neural Knitworks’ workshops. And your grassroots communication channels can help support your community’s National Science Week efforts, engaging residents and visitors…

Support and promote local National Science Week events and help raise the profile of science and innovation within your local community. Find a local event Event holders register their events on the National Science Week website. As we get close to the date, hundreds of events and activities become listed here, with more registered each…

Register your event early for an exclusive ‘Meet the Media’ opportunity We want all of Australia to learn about science and hear about this year’s National Science Week festival through the media. But what stories get media coverage? What are journalists looking for? And how do you reach them? Register your event on the Science…

The new event guide for tourism operators (1.6 MB, pdf) encourages tourism organisations to participate in National Science Week by providing inspiration, ideas and suggestions on how to be involved. With a range of case studies from across the country, it has examples of special activities in science-focussed organisations, as well as science content being…