With over 200 events delivered by 90 presenting partners as part of National Science Week, Sydney Science Festival will run from 7- 19 August and offer science experiences for all ages. Scientists will be out in force in parks, gardens, libraries and some of Sydney’s most prestigious venues in addition to their more familiar stomping…
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Virtual Reef Diver
Dive into the Great Barrier Reef through your computer screen and become a Virtual Reef Diver citizen scientist with this year’s ABC Science Week national project. Anyone in Australia can join in! And you could win an underwater camera, just by taking part. The ABC’s citizen science project Virtual Reef Diver will celebrate the International…
Victorian Seed Grant Recipients 2018
The Victorian Coordinating Committee thank all grant applicants for their enthusiasm for National Science Week and congratulate the 2018 Victorian small seed grant recipients.
James Cameron on Movies and Science
We recently spoke with movie director and deep sea explorer Jim Cameron about his interest in science – he started at college studying physics and astronomy – and how that interest has intertwined with his movie making career. Jim is one of just three people to have ever gone to the depths of the Mariana…
Young Tassie Scientists Across Tasmania
The Young Tassie Scientists are returning to schools across Tasmania this August in celebration of National Science Week! Now in it’s 16th year, the Young Tassie Scientists is a well-established and very popular program in schools across Tasmania. We provide FREE classroom visits from young, enthusiastic scientists. These short, interactive presentations are suitable for all…
2018 School Grant Recipients
Thank you to each and every one of the 851 Australian schools who applied for school grants. It is fantastic to have such a huge interest in running activities in schools during National Science Week. Congratulations to the 365 schools that have been successful in receiving grants of up to $500 to help them conduct…
Inspiring Australia Grants Awarded in New South Wales
With the support of the New South Wales and Commonwealth Governments, Inspiring Australia (NSW) will again present hundreds of new opportunities for community members across the state to meet science and technology experts at welcoming and creative events. Established in 2013, Inspiring Australia’s NSW Science Grants program will provide $112,000 to support dozens of events…
Tasmanian Seed Grant Recipients 2018
Each year, the Tasmanian National Science Week Coordinating Committee and Inspiring Australia award seed grants to Tasmanian based events held during National Science Week. We are pleased to announce that ten events are being supported this year to bring science to people in all corners of the state. Dates and times will be announced in the…
Victoria: seed grant round open 2018
The Victorian National Science Week Coordinating Committee invite you to apply for seed funding to run a public event, activity or program in Victoria during National Science Week 2018 (11 – 19 August). Event holders may apply for up to $500 (GST incl.) each. Apply now. Fill in the short application form by 23 May 2018….
Community Grants and Unsung Hero Awards in SA
Community Grants for National Science Week Events Applications are open for grants of up to $2500 to support events and activities for the general public to take part in National Science Week in South Australia. The grant round will close on Friday 4 May, 2018 and applicants should be advised of the outcome by early…