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2026 ASTA School Grants and Teacher Resource Book
Applications Extended for the Schools Grants The Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA) school grants for National Science Week are open for a couple more weeks! The grants are designed ...
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 ...
Register your event early for an exclusive ‘Meet the Media’ opportunity
We want all of Australia to learn about science and hear about this year’s National Science Week festival through the media. But what stories get media coverage? What are journalists looking for? ...
Info for local councils
Your council can use National Science Week as an opportunity to support and celebrate local science and technology-based industries and organisations. Your libraries and community centres can ...
Council media support
Support and promote local National Science Week events and help raise the profile of science and innovation within your local community. Find a local event Event holders register their events on ...
National grant round recipients for 2026 announced
(Images courtesy of UNSW, Beaker Street Festival, Trevor Dobson, Flickr and Public Domain Pictures) Sports psychology, underground farms, saving animals with smartphone apps, how gold is made ...
2026 National Science Week Grants now open
We may not be defying the laws of gravity (sorry Freddie), but we do feel a bit like shooting stars, ‘cause we don’t wanna stop at all! We know National Science Week activities are still wrapping ...
For nature lovers and outdoor explorers
National Science Week is a great opportunity to follow your curiosity into the natural world. Head outdoors, get close to nature, discover the treasures of night skies, meet curious creatures and ...
For adults only. No safety goggles required
Science is all about pushing boundaries. Sometimes in unexpected ways, from burlesque to the science of better sex, experiments with beer, whale snot, confessional booths and more… Here is our ...
For space cadets and astro enthusiasts
National Science Week offers a constellation of space and astronomy themed events. Here is a selection: Beyond The Stars: Seeing the sky through Aboriginal eyes: Saturday 16 August in Hobart ...