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WHAT’S THE MATTER? – Celebrate the 2015 Schools Theme ‘Making Waves – The Science of Light’
Schools, Science Week News

WHAT’S THE MATTER? – Celebrate the 2015 Schools Theme ‘Making Waves – The Science of Light’

  • By National Office
  • 27 May, 2015

Book the show for your school! WHAT’S THE MATTER? is a fact-filled theatrical experience using an action packed narrative, appealing characters, comedy, high energy and audience interaction, ...

Community groups all over WA get a funding boost for National Science Week!
Grant Information, Science Week News, State Blogs

Community groups all over WA get a funding boost for National Science Week!

  • By National Office
  • 19 May, 2015

The WA small grant round was a resounding success, with a record number of applications! The WA Coordinating Committee offered small grants (up to $2000) for community groups and for the first ...

School Grant Recipients for 2015
Grant Information, Schools, Science Week News

School Grant Recipients for 2015

  • By National Office
  • 19 May, 2015

Congratulations to the 263 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. Thank ...

Results of 2015 NSW Regional Science Grants Program announced
Event holders, Grant Information, Science Week News, State Blogs

Results of 2015 NSW Regional Science Grants Program announced

  • By National Office
  • 6 May, 2015

Eleven communities across NSW will soon have the opportunity to enjoy a whole range of new science engagement activities created by the network of NSW Regional Science Hubs. Congratulations to ...

Tasmania’s Festival of Bright Ideas needs you!
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Tasmania’s Festival of Bright Ideas needs you!

  • By Tasmania
  • 6 May, 2015

For the first time, Tasmania will play host to a fun festival celebrating science and the International Year of Light. The Festival of Bright Ideas (FoBI) invites exhibitors and activity ...

YWCA Computer Clubhouse at Science in ACTion
Science Week News, State Blogs

YWCA Computer Clubhouse at Science in ACTion

  • By National Office
  • 1 May, 2015

We’re pleased to announce that this year our Clubhouse Members will be participating in National Science Week activities. This year, our Clubhouse Members will host a stall at Science in ACTion, ...

Unsung Hero Awards of SA Science, 2015
Science Week News, State Blogs

Unsung Hero Awards of SA Science, 2015

  • By National Office
  • 13 April, 2015

Nominations are now open for the Unsung Hero Awards of South Australian Science. There are two awards available:  Unsung Hero of South Australian ScienceThis award honours a person or group, at ...

SA Community Grants for National Science Week
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SA Community Grants for National Science Week

  • By National Office
  • 13 April, 2015

South Australian Community Grants are open for community groups, organisations, and businesses to help celebrate science. The grants should assist in bringing science to an increasing number of ...

QLD seed grants for National Science Week
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QLD seed grants for National Science Week

  • By National Office
  • 10 April, 2015

The Queensland National Science Week Co-ordinating Committee will award several grants of up to $2500 to develop and deliver new events, activities or programs for National Science Week. ...

Join in National Science Week at the Ekka
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Join in National Science Week at the Ekka

  • By National Office
  • 26 March, 2015

Street Science is calling for Expressions of Interest for organisations to join them in running a range of engaging hands-on science based activities at this year’s Ekka. Last year we had ...