Move It Day is a fun way for students to learn the importance of spinal movements through interactive and educational activities during National Science Week. All you need to do is choose a day, register and receive your free teacher resources. The teaching resources align with the National Curriculum and have been tailored to suit Prep…
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Unsung Hero of SA Science and Science Communication Awards 2018
The finalists in the Unsung Hero of South Australian Science and Science Communication Awards have been announced. The winners will be annouced at the at the SA Science Excellence Awards on 10 August 2018. The finalists are: Unsung Hero of SA Science Jan Bell Ms Jan Bell is with the Australian Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance…
Sydney Science Festival
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…
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…