Category: Science Week News

National Science Week Ambassadors might be a bit like Pringles… once we popped, we couldn’t stop! So, we’ve added one more fabulous science communicator to our line-up for 2026.  Meet Maria Ruberto, one of Australia’s leading experts helping us understand the science of sleep – why our brains need it, what really happens while we’re asleep, and why getting enough quality sleep is one of…

Wish you could participate in National Science Week, but feel like life is too busy? Need to prioritise walking the dog, cleaning the house, or going to the gym? Why not multi-task and listen to a podcast for National Science Week?  We are teaming up with podcasters around Australia (and the world) who are producing special episodes to celebrate Science Week. They’ll be listed as virtual…

ABC Radio National is celebrating National Science Week with a search for Australia’s Most Amazing Wildflower, and they need your help! Ten native wildflowers will go head-to-head in the Science Week poll. Will you barrack for a flower from your own state, or pick the most beautiful, or the quirkiest?   Finalists yet to be…

Calling all kids and teachers, but definitely not chatbots – are you curious about AI? We need you!  The ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society and the and the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child are creating a special podcast for National Science Week, with experts on hand to answer your questions on AI… But the…

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…

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…

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. Image courtesy…

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…

Grab your popcorn and snuggle into the couch for a free screening of the SCINEMA international science film festival. SCINEMA provides a platform on which filmmakers -professional, amateur and student – can showcase their science films, from dramas to documentaries. By signing up here, you’ll receive access to a range of specially-curated film programs for…

National Science Week’s iconic Brain Break program is back for 2026. Brain Breaks offer activities that can be done easily in schools and workplaces during morning tea… think Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, but science themed! Over 150,000 Australians participated in Brain Breaks in 2025. After collecting feedback, we’ve decided to expand the program this year,…