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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, ...

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 ...

Sydney Science Festival
Science Week News, State Blogs

Sydney Science Festival

  • By National Office
  • 3 July, 2018

With over 200 events delivered by 90 presenting partners as part of National Science Week, Sydney Science Festival will run from 7- 19 August and offer science experiences for all ages. ...

Virtual Reef Diver
Science Week News

Virtual Reef Diver

  • By National Office
  • 27 June, 2018

Dive into the Great Barrier Reef through your computer screen and become a Virtual Reef Diver citizen scientist with this year’s ABC Science Week national project. Anyone in Australia can join ...

Victorian Seed Grant Recipients 2018
Grant Information, Science Week News, State Blogs

Victorian Seed Grant Recipients 2018

  • By Victorian Committee
  • 15 June, 2018

The Victorian Coordinating Committee thank all grant applicants for their enthusiasm for National Science Week and congratulate the 2018 Victorian small seed grant recipients.

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 ...

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 ...