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School Resource Book for National Science Week 2025 is LIVE
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School Resource Book for National Science Week 2025 is LIVE

  • By National Office
  • 24 March, 2025

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 ...

National Science Week seed grants in WA 2025
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National Science Week seed grants in WA 2025

  • By National Office
  • 20 March, 2025

WA covers a whopping 2,500,000 km. If it was its own country, it would be the 9th largest country in the world! That’s a lot of land to showcase amazing science across, so it’s just as well that ...

National Science Week seed grants in Tasmania 2025
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National Science Week seed grants in Tasmania 2025

  • By National Office
  • 20 March, 2025

We don’t want to be accused of being (Tasmanian) devils by not sharing that the Tasmanian National Science Week and Community STEM Grants are now open! Applications close 26 March.   Do you have ...

National Science Week seed grants in NT 2025
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National Science Week seed grants in NT 2025

  • By National Office
  • 20 March, 2025

Jump to it like a crocodile ready to snatch dinner… NT Science Week and Science Communication grants for 2025 are now open. Applications close Monday, 14 April 2025.   The purpose of this funding ...

National Science Week Seed Grants in QLD 2025
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National Science Week Seed Grants in QLD 2025

  • By National Office
  • 20 March, 2025

From safe syringes to pineapple peelers to the world’s first cancer vaccine, Queensland has plenty to celebrate in the world of science. Why not join in this National Science Week?   ...

Register your event early for an exclusive ‘Meet the Media’ opportunity
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Register your event early for an exclusive ‘Meet the Media’ opportunity

  • By Tanya Ha
  • 21 February, 2025

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? ...

2025 National Science Week Grants Now Open
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2025 National Science Week Grants Now Open

  • By National Office
  • 16 September, 2024

Applications for 2025 National Science Week grants are now open! The Albanese Labor Government is again supporting National Science Week, with $500,000 in funding available for the delivery of ...

Decoding the Universe – School Theme for 2025 unveiled
Schools, Science Week News

Decoding the Universe – School Theme for 2025 unveiled

  • By Tanya Ha
  • 19 August, 2024

School Theme for National Science Week 2025 unveiled: ‘Decoding the Universe – Exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language’ The Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA) is thrilled ...

DIY Science: Storm in a Jar
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DIY Science: Storm in a Jar

  • By National Office Jesse
  • 18 August, 2024

Bring more chaos into your life with a Storm in a Jar. It’s a mesmerising maelstrom of fun! What you'll need A clear round jar with a watertight lid Pearlescent liquid soap or shampoo. The ...

DIY Science: Water Density
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DIY Science: Water Density

  • By National Office Jesse
  • 17 August, 2024

Watch the rise and fall of hot and cold fluids.   What you need Somewhere it’s OK to spill coloured water, like the bathtub or outside 4 identical small, wide-mouthed bottles. Something like baby ...