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Meet the National Science Week 2025 Ambassadors
Each year, a group of scientists and science communicators are invited to become ambassadors for National Science Week. They volunteer their time to record community service announcements and ...
Meet the new Science Week characters
Astro-boy, bird watcher, octopus wrangler, heart guy… We love our National Science Week characters. They grace our t-shirts, bags, street banners, posters and more. But it’s time to welcome some ...
2025 science books offer from Melbourne University Publishing
Beyond DNA, Sunburnt Country, What Birdo is That? – these are just some of the books you can buy from Melbourne University Publishing through their National Science Week special offer. Choose ...
Media coverage for your Science Week event
You’ve put a lot of effort into organising your Science Week event. You’re sharing important ideas with the community. So, why not reach a wider audience? Whether you’re promoting careers in ...
Using social media to promote your National Science Week events
Feedback from past Science Weeks tells us that people are hearing about events more often online, particularly through social media. So, it’s a great way for event holders to find their ...
Show & Tell: Why images are key to your event’s success
There’s something of a science to capturing attention and eliciting an emotional response from audiences, pushing them to the point of FOMO (fear of missing out) before doors open. It’s called ...
National grant round recipients for 2025 announced
(Images courtesy of CANVA, UNSW, Birdlife Australia and Surrey Now-Leader) Space farming, dark matter, Indigenous Knowledge systems, eco-criminology and dinosaur-loving rock bands… the 2025 ...
School grants now open for Science Week
Calling all schools! The Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA) school grants for National Science Week are now open. Grants of up to $500 are open to all Australian schools (preschools ...
How to write a great event description
Give me one good reason why I should give up my limited spare time to come to your Science Week event! While you’re at it, give me a few good reasons. A strong and clear event description excites ...
School Resource Book for National Science Week 2025 is LIVE
The 2025 School Resource Book of Ideas for National Science Week is now live! Download the resource book and student journal here. From home-made sundials to symmetrical fruit prints, this book ...