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Join in the Sydney Science Festival
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Join in the Sydney Science Festival

  • By National Office
  • 15 March, 2018

Calling all science and technology workers, thinkers, teachers and innovators: If you are considering producing a science-based or themed event, talk, workshop, forum or exhibition between 7–19 ...

Event seed grants available in Queensland
Grant Information, State Blogs

Event seed grants available in Queensland

  • By National Office
  • 15 March, 2018

The Queensland National Science Week Coordinating Committee offers annual seed grants up to $2500 for activities undertaken during National Science Week (11 – 19 August 2018). The aim of the ...

Apollo astronaut Charlie Duke and NASA Flight Director Gerry Griffin touring in May
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Apollo astronaut Charlie Duke and NASA Flight Director Gerry Griffin touring in May

  • By National Office
  • 12 March, 2018

A live Q & A with Apollo 16 astronaut and Moon walker Charlie Duke and NASA Mission Control Flight Director Gerry Griffin along with the epic film screening of MISSION CONTROL: The Unsung ...

Host a Day of STEM event
Schools, Science Week News

Host a Day of STEM event

  • By National Office
  • 8 March, 2018

Host a Day of STEM at your school for National Science Week. Combine Day of STEM online programs with in-class activities to inspire students about future STEM careers and skills. Programs ...

School Grants and Poster for 2018
Schools, Science Week News

School Grants and Poster for 2018

  • By National Office
  • 28 February, 2018

The school theme for this year is Game Changers and Change Makers, reflecting on the significant people and moments that shifted our knowledge and our thinking. In developing the theme and the ...

2018 National Grant Recipients
Grant Information, Science Week News

2018 National Grant Recipients

  • By National Office
  • 14 February, 2018

Congratulations to all of the successful applicants for National Science Week grants that were announced by Assistant Minister for Science, Jobs and Innovation Senator the Hon Zed Seselja today. ...

Grant round for 2018 now open
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Grant round for 2018 now open

  • By National Office
  • 18 September, 2017

Applications are now open for grants of up to $20 000 to support events in National Science Week 2018. Grants are available for individuals, community groups, universities, research institutions ...

It’s a Wrap
Science Week News

It’s a Wrap

  • By Science Week Team
  • 21 August, 2017

Well, that’s it – another National Science Week done and what a huge festival it has been. We’re still collecting the stats from the week, but with over 2100 events, competitions and online ...

STEM Superheroes
Science Week News

STEM Superheroes

  • By Science Week Team
  • 20 August, 2017

Last year, our Chief Scientist, Dr Alan Finkel, challenged Australians to name just five living Australian scientists using the twitter hashtag #5ScientistPledge. From this list, the ...

Has your Science Week experience left you hungry for more?
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Has your Science Week experience left you hungry for more?

  • By Science Week Team
  • 20 August, 2017

Today is the last day of National Science Week for 2017. And what an amazing supersized week it has been. But what’s that? You still want more? Your appetite for science has only been amplified ...