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For the Love of STEM
Science Week News

For the Love of STEM

  • By Science Week Team
  • 9 August, 2018

National Science Week is a truly national community festival with events, activities and experiences happening all around the country during the nine official days each August and beyond. But ...

Snappy Science
Science Week News

Snappy Science

  • By Science Week Team
  • 9 August, 2018

Photography – is it a science or is it an art? Much has been written on this debate.  Here at the National Science Week office, we happen to think photography is a wonderful blending of the two, ...

Tasmania: What do you do if you have to change or cancel your event?
State Blogs

Tasmania: What do you do if you have to change or cancel your event?

  • By Tasmania
  • 7 August, 2018

If you're holding a National Science Week event, it can be a big undertaking. We realise plans change and things happen which might mean alteration or even cancellation of your event (especially ...

Science in the spotlight at the Canberra Writers Festival
Science Week News, State Blogs

Science in the spotlight at the Canberra Writers Festival

  • By National Office
  • 6 August, 2018

The Passion, Power and Politics of Science Emeritus Professor Ian Chubb AC, Jonathan Drori, Dr. Cassidy Rose Sugimoto, moderated by Professor Joan Leach Sunday 26 August 2018, 2.30 PM – 3.30 PM ...

Move It Day – for spinal cord awareness
Schools, Science Week News

Move It Day – for spinal cord awareness

  • By National Office
  • 2 August, 2018

Move It Day is a fun way for students to learn the importance of spinal movements through interactive and educational activities during National Science Week. All you need to do is choose a day, ...

Download the 2018 Tasmanian National Science Week program of events
State Blogs

Download the 2018 Tasmanian National Science Week program of events

  • By Tasmania
  • 30 July, 2018

If you missed grabbing your copy of the printed program in the Mercury, Advocate or Examiner newspapers, here's a digital version. We look forward to seeing you at one of the 147 events happening ...

National Science Week in South Australia
State Blogs

National Science Week in South Australia

  • By National Office
  • 30 July, 2018

The program of events for National Science Week in South Australia is out now! Pick up a copy in a cafe in the city or use the digital guide or PDF. Big Science Adelaide is science for grownups ...

Unsung Hero of SA Science and Science Communication Awards 2018
Science Week News, State Blogs

Unsung Hero of SA Science and Science Communication Awards 2018

  • By National Office
  • 30 July, 2018

The finalists in the Unsung Hero of South Australian Science and  Science Communication Awards have been announced. The winners will be annouced at the at the SA Science Excellence Awards on 10 ...

Tasmania’s Festival of Bright Ideas program of events
State Blogs

Tasmania’s Festival of Bright Ideas program of events

  • By Tasmania
  • 23 July, 2018

Start planning your Saturday 18 August now with the freshly launched festival program. There is something for everyone. Admission is free. Download the festival schedule.

Brain Break Tasmania – win keep cups and a voucher!
State Blogs

Brain Break Tasmania – win keep cups and a voucher!

  • By Tasmania
  • 6 July, 2018

Registration for your free Brain Break kit closes soon - Friday 13 July! Brain Breaks are morning teas where science is celebrated amongst a delicious spread of food. In Tassie, we want you to ...