Launched in Sweden in 2013, the New-Tech concept is a different type of technology show in that it offers the visitor not only an informative experience in a product and services sense via regular exhibitor booths, but also exhibits that deliver real and interactive entertainment for all visitors. New-Tech offers genuine entertainment for the whole…
Category: Science Week News
Tasmanians, interested in knowing more about National Science Week?
The exploration, discovery and excitement that is National Science Week is back with another amazing state-wide program planned for 2015. Find out more by coming along to the Hobart or Launceston National Science Week Information Sessions, hosted by the Tasmanian Coordinating Committee. Our guest speaker is Geoff Crane, Manager of National Science Week, from Questacon…
NSW Regional Science Grants program now open
Inspiring Australia grants from $2000 to $10 000 are available to NSW Regional Science Hubs to support science engagement initiatives that will be held during National Science Week and at other times of the year. Additionally, expressions of interest are invited for a one-off grant payment of $25 000 to support a major Sydney initiative and launch…
ABC Citizen Science Project 2015 – Call for proposals from research scientists
Do you have a collection of images or sound files that you need analysed? Could you do with an extra research assistant? How about 10 000 citizen scientists?! We’re looking for a great new idea for our 2015 National Science Week citizen science project. Harnessing the power of citizen science can provide practical and verifiable…
2015 national grant round recipients
Congratulations to all of the successful projects in our $500,000 grant round for 2015. For more information see the media release from Minister for Industry and Science Ian Macfarlane. AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY National Science Week on ScienceAlert National Science Week online – engaging with Science Alert’s huge audience through video, images, articles, polls, livestream and more. Is This how…
Neural Knitworks: craft your own healthy brain in 2015
Some of you may have contributed to Neural Knitworks last year. This Inspiring Australia travelling textile brain exhibition is back, with all invited to grab some yarn and have fun crafting woolly, textile neurons. The Neural Knitworks team are revamping last year’s fabulously successful community art–science engagement project and inviting everyone to get involved and create…
National Science Week 2015 grant round
The 2015 grant round has a total value of $500 000. Grants may be awarded between $2000 and $25 000. National Science Week will be held from 15 – 23 August in 2015 (we also have set the dates for 2016-2018). The grant selection committee will be looking for innovative ideas that help engage new audiences in a wide…
School event survey
The Australian Science Teachers Association, through the Australian Government, provides small grants and resources for schools to help them conduct activities for National Science Week. We would like to get a snapshot of what Australian schools did to celebrate National Science Week August 16-24, 2014. If your school organised or participated in any activities or…
A Window into Science: A Night at the Canberra Glassworks
On Thursday night the Canberra Glassworks aimed to shed some light on the science behind glassmaking at their National Science Week event. The evening showcased the creative efforts of the Glassworks artists and was a valuable insight into glass making, explained by artists and Questacon staff. The evening was kick started with a performance by…
Brain Break, Antarctica
Down at Casey station – that’s Antarctica you see – there is a lady who just loves rocks. Small rocks, brown rocks, it doesn’t really matter. To Station Leader Ali, geology is a passion she just had to share with her fellow expeditioners. For National Science Week, Casey station held a Brain Break morning tea with a…