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Sydney Science Festival 2017
Science Week News, State Blogs

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
Science Week News

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
Science Week News

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
Science Week News, State Blogs

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
Science Week News, State Blogs

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
Grant Information, Science Week News, State Blogs

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 ...

Grants Awarded in NSW
Grant Information, Science Week News, State Blogs

Grants Awarded in NSW

  • By National Office
  • 30 May, 2017

Funding of just under $200 000 will go to twelve new science and technology  engagement programs to be delivered across NSW as part of Australia’s national effort to engage the community with ...

2017 School Grant Recipients
Schools, Science Week News

2017 School Grant Recipients

  • By National Office
  • 16 May, 2017

Congratulations to the 280 schools that have been successful in receiving grants of up to $500 to help them conduct a range and variety of science activities during National Science Week. More ...

Eromanga: Life in the Prehistoric Sea
Schools, Science Week News

Eromanga: Life in the Prehistoric Sea

  • By National Office
  • 11 May, 2017

In order to plan for the future Earth, we need to understand the past. Throughout, and around National Science Week, schools can book renowned singing palaeontologist Professor Flint to explore ...