National Science Week is a truly national community festival with events, activities and experiences happening all around the country during the nine official days each August and beyond. But this just wouldn’t happen without hundreds of dedicated and hardworking volunteers clocking up some seriously significant hours during August and throughout the year to bring Science…
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Snappy Science
Photography – is it a science or is it an art? Much has been written on this debate. Here at the National Science Week office, we happen to think photography is a wonderful blending of the two, with some impressive technology thrown in as well. Truly a great example of STEAM in action! If you…
Science in the spotlight at the Canberra Writers Festival
The Passion, Power and Politics of Science Emeritus Professor Ian Chubb AC, Jonathan Drori, Dr. Cassidy Rose Sugimoto, moderated by Professor Joan Leach Sunday 26 August 2018, 2.30 PM – 3.30 PM Great Hall, University House, ANU From keeping passion projects alive to intervening in the decisions that matter, scientists and researchers find themselves striving…
Move It Day – for spinal cord awareness
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…
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…