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James Cameron on Movies and Science
Science Week News

James Cameron on Movies and Science

  • By National Office
  • 6 June, 2018

We recently spoke with movie director and deep sea explorer Jim Cameron about his interest in science - he started at college studying physics and astronomy - and how that interest has ...

Young Tassie Scientists Across Tasmania
Science Week News, State Blogs

Young Tassie Scientists Across Tasmania

  • By National Office
  • 6 June, 2018

The Young Tassie Scientists are returning to schools across Tasmania this August in celebration of National Science Week! Now in it's 16th year, the Young Tassie Scientists is a well-established ...

Tasmanian event holders – enter your event details by 10 June for free promotion
Event holders, State Blogs

Tasmanian event holders – enter your event details by 10 June for free promotion

  • By Tasmania
  • 4 June, 2018

Whether you are planning an event in August specifically for National Science Week or you are hosting an event with some great science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) angles, please ...

2018 School Grant Recipients
Grant Information, Schools, Science Week News

2018 School Grant Recipients

  • By National Office
  • 24 May, 2018

Thank you to each and every one of the 851 Australian schools who applied for school grants. It is fantastic to have such a huge interest in running activities in schools during National Science ...

Inspiring Australia Grants Awarded in New South Wales
Science Week News, State Blogs

Inspiring Australia Grants Awarded in New South Wales

  • By National Office
  • 21 May, 2018

With the support of the New South Wales and Commonwealth Governments, Inspiring Australia (NSW) will again present hundreds of new opportunities for community members across the state to meet ...

Queensland Grant Recipients 2018
Grant Information, State Blogs

Queensland Grant Recipients 2018

  • By National Office
  • 16 May, 2018

Queensland National Science Week committee is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2018 National Science Week Queensland community grants. This year was competitive, with many high-quality ...

WA Small Grant Recipients Announced
Grant Information, State Blogs

WA Small Grant Recipients Announced

  • By scienceweek@scitech.org.au
  • 15 May, 2018

Thank you to the over 35 applicants who put forward incredible ideas for Science Week activities in 2018. We received over $60 000 of funding requests for event ideas from across Western ...

Sustainable Energy – we come to your school
State Blogs

Sustainable Energy – we come to your school

  • By National Office
  • 11 May, 2018

The Penrith Lakes Environmental Education Centre can bring the science to your school by offering the Renewable Energy Education Projects Trailer and one trained teacher to educate Stage 3 ...

Perth Science Festival returns in 2018 – Stallholders & Youth Committee reps wanted
State Blogs

Perth Science Festival returns in 2018 – Stallholders & Youth Committee reps wanted

  • By scienceweek@scitech.org.au
  • 10 May, 2018

The Perth Science Festival will transform Claremont Showground’s Robinson Pavilion in 2018 into a festival hub, with hands-on science activities, live performers, thriving stalls and more. With ...

Tasmanian Seed Grant Recipients 2018
Science Week News, State Blogs

Tasmanian Seed Grant Recipients 2018

  • By Tasmania
  • 7 May, 2018

Each year, the Tasmanian National Science Week Coordinating Committee and Inspiring Australia award seed grants to Tasmanian based events held during National Science Week. We are pleased to ...