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Young Australians present their Plan for the Planet
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Young Australians present their Plan for the Planet

  • By Science Week Team
  • 10 August, 2017

This morning’s national launch event was also attended by 27 student and 12 teacher representatives of the inaugural Young Australians’ Plan for the Planet, who were in Canberra as part of th...

National Launch of National Science Week
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National Launch of National Science Week

  • By Science Week Team
  • 10 August, 2017

National Science Week 2017 was officially launched on August 10th by Senator the Hon Arthur Sinodinos AO, Minister of Industry, Innovation and Science. The launch event in the Mural Hall of ...

Make science a priority this National Science Week
Science Week News, State Blogs

Make science a priority this National Science Week

  • By National Office
  • 7 August, 2017

Science leaders in Queensland have issued a call to action ahead of National Science Week – make science a priority and prepare for jobs of the future. Queensland Science Minister Leeanne Enoch ...

Sydney Science Festival 2017
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Sydney Science Festival 2017

  • By National Office
  • 2 August, 2017

The third Sydney Science Festival presents a stellar line up of science events for all ages in venues across Sydney from Tuesday 8 to Sunday 20 August 2017. With 175 registered events on offer ...

2017 App Updates
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2017 App Updates

  • By National Office
  • 1 August, 2017

Our smartphone and tablet apps have been updated for 2017 and are available now. The apps are probably the easiest way to find National Science Week events near you. There are apps for Android ...

2017 Community Service Announcement with Em Rusciano
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2017 Community Service Announcement with Em Rusciano

  • By National Office
  • 31 July, 2017

See comedian and Hit Radio Network presenter Em Rusciano get left in the dark as science and technology disappear before her eyes. Keep an eye out for our spot on TV! ...

Big Science Adelaide
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Big Science Adelaide

  • By National Office
  • 27 July, 2017

Big Issues, Brilliant Minds, Great Sights and Top Science. Feast Your Mind on National Science Week in the heart (and head) of Adelaide. Big Science Adelaide is a curated program of events for ...

SA Unsung Heros of Science and Science Communication – Finalists
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SA Unsung Heros of Science and Science Communication – Finalists

  • By National Office
  • 21 July, 2017

These are the finalists in South Australia's annual Unsung Heros of Science and Science Communication awards. The winners will be announced at the SA Science Excellence Awards gala dinner to be ...

Tassie seed grant recipients
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Tassie seed grant recipients

  • By National Office
  • 5 July, 2017

The Tasmanian National Science Week committee has awarded 10 seed grants to help launch science communication events around the state during National Science Week, 12-20 August. These fantastic ...

Queensland Grants Announced
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Queensland Grants Announced

  • By National Office
  • 1 June, 2017

The Queensland National Science Week committee is pleased to announce these successful projects for this years' event. The launch event is being supported with $10 000 and the seed event grants ...