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…
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National grant round recipients for 2025 announced
(Images courtesy of CANVA, UNSW, Birdlife Australia and Surrey Now-Leader) Space farming, dark matter, Indigenous Knowledge systems, eco-criminology and dinosaur-loving rock bands… the 2025 National Science Week grants reflect the diversity of Australian science, and the myriad of ways it touches all our lives. Whether participants are looking to build skills, reflect and wonder, debate,…
School grants now open for Science Week
Calling all schools! The Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA) school grants for National Science Week are now open. Grants of up to $500 are open to all Australian schools (preschools to senior secondary). Start your application here. The grants are supported by the Australian Government to support teachers and schools deliver engaging STEM events and activities…
How to write a great event description
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…
School Resource Book for National Science Week 2025 is LIVE
The 2025 School Resource Book of Ideas for National Science Week is now live! Download the resource book and student journal here. From home-made sundials to symmetrical fruit prints, this book features a diverse range of activities for Foundation – Year 10 students exploring the theme Decoding the Universe – Exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden…
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 Week website by Thursday 19 June and you can find out…
Info for local councils
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…
National Science Week seed grants in WA 2025
WA covers a whopping 2,500,000 km. If it was its own country, it would be the 9th largest country in the world! That’s a lot of land to showcase amazing science across, so it’s just as well that WA grants for National Science Week have now opened. Applications close Monday 31 March 2025, 5PM AWST….
National Science Week seed grants in Tasmania 2025
We don’t want to be accused of being (Tasmanian) devils by not sharing that the Tasmanian National Science Week and Community STEM Grants are now open! Applications close 26 March. Do you have a great idea for an engaging, innovative STEM program or initiative in Tasmania and need funding to put it into action?…
National Science Week seed grants in NT 2025
Jump to it like a crocodile ready to snatch dinner… NT Science Week and Science Communication grants for 2025 are now open. Applications close Monday, 14 April 2025. The purpose of this funding is to support activities during National Science Week that draw community attention towards science, enable people to participate in science, and…