Update: this round is now closed. The Victorian National Science Week Coordinating Committee invite libraries, community organisations and individuals to apply for seed funding to run a public event, activity or program during National Science Week (14-22 August) in 2021. Grants are up to $1000 each (GST free). Public library services may apply for multiple…
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Grants Available in the NT for 2021
Update: the Major Centres and Remote Communities grant deadline has been extended to Friday 5 March. The National Science Week Coordinating Committee of the Northern Territory have allocated $50 000 to support events in the Territory. There are three categories of grants available: Large National Science Week Grants of $10 000 – $15 000 (grant pool of…
TAS: STEMM Grants boost local science community
The Tasmanian National Science Week Coordinating Committee and Inspiring Australia (Tasmania) awarded 23 grants at total of $39 000 to support organisations who will deliver a public science, technology, engineering, maths or medicine (STEMM) themed activity in 2021. Most of these will be part of the National Science Week festival next year. Committee Chair, Dr Ben…
TAS: TastroFest seen world-wide
Update on national grant project TastroFest by Brittany Trubody, TastroFest Director TastroFest was held online and to adapt, we created our “Explorers Edition” where we went behind the scenes to give tours of various locations such as Bisdee Tier and Mt Pleasant observatories. We had kids aurora bedtime stories and astrophotography tips, as well as…
TAS: Seed grants for 2021 events now open
Apply now to receive funds to run a STEM event or activity in Tasmania in 2021. Individuals, organisations and businesses are invited to apply for funding to help support your public STEM engagement event or activity in 2021. Grants of up to $2000 (ex GST) are available for events and activities that engage Tasmanians in…
TAS: Seed grants for 2021 announced
The Tasmanian National Science Week Coordinating Committee is excited to announce that grants of up to $2000 will soon be available for events and activities in National Science Week 2021. If you have a great idea for an event or activity in Tassie for next year’s National Science Week or have always wanted to host…
Watch Science Week Tas TV
National Science Week has officially ended but what if you didn’t have enough time to check out all the live events? It’s time to tune in to Science Week Tas TV on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel as more videos will be added. Share with friends, family, and especially the teacher in your life. Get…
TAS: Meet Elizabeth Blackburn
Professor Emerita Elizabeth Blackburn: Nobel Prize Winner, Tasmanian From the beaches of Snug, Tasmania to the world stage, and now Patron of National Science Week Tasmania, Professor Emerita Elizabeth Blackburn has never lost her tendency to be deadly curious. Now based at the University of California, San Francisco, Professor Blackburn is a leader in…
Unsung Heroes of South Australian Science
Conducted by National Science Week SA, the Unsung Hero Awards of South Australian Science aim to recognise those whose contributions to science or science communication have been significant over a long period of time but who have not yet received formal public recognition. Two awards are offered: the Unsung Hero of South Australian Science and the Unsung Hero of South…
TAS: The Big Schools Guide to Science Week in Tasmania
Attention teachers, parents, and students: What’s on offer in Tassie for schools in 2020? LOTS! Check out our guide and get excited for #scienceweek! Welcome to National Science Week 2020 – online! This is a breakdown of online activity available for younger people in Tasmania, and across Australia, this August. Educators should visit the National…