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ASTA Announces Schools’ Theme for 2027 30th Anniversary
ASTA has announced Celebrating Science: past, present and future as the official schools' theme for National Science Week 2027, marking the event's 30th anniversary and highlighting the important ...
National Science Week 2027 grants now open
We know many of you will be taking a much-needed break after National Science Week 2026... but the Inspiring Australia - Science Engagement Program is already gearing up for our 30th anniversary ...
Science Week Highlights in New South Wales 2026
Seed to STEM, Under the Pavement – Vertical hydroponic farm tour. 17 - 21 August, Barangaroo. Step inside Urban Green Sydney’s underground hydroponic farm at Barangaroo and discover ...
Science Week Highlights in Victoria 2026
Champagne myth-busting, wildlife experiences, and transformational clinical research. Here’s a taster of events across Victoria this National Science Week. Why Science Needs th...
Science Week Highlights in the Northern Territory 2026
Poetry, native gardening and the perfect beer head! Here’s a taster of events in the NT this National Science Week. Don’t Lose Your Head – The science of beer foam. 22 August, Winnellie. ...
Science Week Highlights in ACT 2026
Cabaret, reptile displays, and coding workshops for seniors! Here’s a taster of events in the ACT this National Science Week. Rock Hard – The geological cabaret. 14 August, ...
Science Week Highlights in South Australia 2026
Growing plants in space, singing palaeontologists, and star parties! Here’s a taster of events in South Australia this National Science Week. National Science Week Premiere – Little ...
Science Week Highlights in Western Australia 2026
Here’s a taster of events in Queensland this National Science Week. Celebrating 60 years of the Busselton Health Study – A Journey of Discovery. 17 August. Busselton. Step inside 60 years of ...
Science Week Highlights in Queensland 2026
Here’s a taster of events in Queensland this National Science Week. STEM in the Tropics – Mozzies SHIELDS - Science in your backyard. 15 August. Cairns. Mosquitoes might be tiny, but they can ...
Science Week Highlights in Tasmania 2026
Here’s a taster of events in Tasmania this National Science Week. Barefoot in Antarctica: Dr Karl live in Burnie. 15 August. Burnie. Australia’s favourite nerd, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, returns with ...