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…
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Download the 2018 Tasmanian National Science Week program of events
If you missed grabbing your copy of the printed program in the Mercury, Advocate or Examiner newspapers, here’s a digital version. We look forward to seeing you at one of the 147 events happening across the state. Please note, event dates and times could change, so please check the events schedule on the National Science…
National Science Week in South Australia
The program of events for National Science Week in South Australia is out now! Pick up a copy in a cafe in the city or use the digital guide or PDF. Big Science Adelaide is science for grownups and it starts on 2 August with Privacy and the Science of Security in the Digital Age…
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…
Tasmania’s Festival of Bright Ideas program of events
Start planning your Saturday 18 August now with the freshly launched festival program. There is something for everyone. Admission is free. Download the festival schedule.
Brain Break Tasmania – win keep cups and a voucher!
Registration for your free Brain Break kit closes soon – Friday 13 July! Brain Breaks are morning teas where science is celebrated amongst a delicious spread of food. In Tassie, we want you to have a go at baking – or burning, building, frying – science! It could be the periodic table on a cake,…
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…
Imagine, Create, Share: STEM for Seniors in Townsville
The Imagine, Create, Share: STEM for Seniors program will inspire seniors’ imagination, creativity, and maker skills through involvement with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Using STEM tools like coding, robotics, multimedia, and electronics, the workshops will get older Australians more involved with current technology and National Science Week. Giving seniors technological tools to express their…
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.
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…