Staging an event is a great way to be a part of National Science Week. Due to COVID-19 many events are being held online or are activities designed to do at home.
The first step is to work out what you’d like to do, and what you might need to make that happen – we’ve got guides on how to run a public event, how to generate publicity and a bunch of helpful templates (4.2 MB, zip) that show you how to do things such as write press releases, book an advertisement or get yourself on local radio.
Our ready-to-use event ideas include pub trivia questions (660 kB, pdf) or you can register to host a Brain Break Morning Tea with activities and a quiz at your work or school. There are also special event guides for libraries (6MB, pdf) and for early childhood carers (5 MB, pdf).
You can use our logo and science characters to promote your event and there is an event evaluation toolkit for helping you to learn what your audience thought of your efforts.
You can also get in contact with the Coordinating Committee in your state or territory for local advice.