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National Science Week 2025 is on from 9 to 17 August.
About 3 million people participated in more than 2,000 registered events and activities for National Science Week 2024 – the largest number of participants in the festival’s history.
See highlights state-by-state:
See stories by round:
Arts, Children & Family, Disability, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Farming & Rural, Food & Drink, Health, Indigenous, Seniors, Wildlife.
See highlights by day:
Media contacts:
Shelley Thomas, shelley@scienceinpublic.com.au or 0416 377 444;
or Tanya Ha, tanya@scienceinpublic.com.au or 0404 083 863.
You can also get in touch with the state coordinators, sign up for the National Science Week newsletter for news of grant rounds and other information, or visit the Science Week website www.scienceweek.net.au
Images are available here:
Dozens of Science Week stories around ACT More on these highlights below. Scientists, experts and event organisers are available for interview throughout Science Week. Read on for direct …
Continue Reading about Blade Runner, ballistics, birdsongs, and a First Nations food garden →
Dozens of Science Week stories around the Territory More on these highlights below. Scientists, experts and event organisers are available for interview throughout National Science …
Saturday 12 August: highlights from day one of National Science Week Researchers, experts, and other interesting people available for interview around the country. NSW: A writer, a broadcaster …
Dozens of Science Week stories around New South Wales More on these highlights below. Scientists, experts and event organisers are available for interview throughout National Science …
Dozens of Science Week stories around Tasmania More on these highlights below. Scientists, experts and event organisers are available for interview throughout National Science Week. Read …
Banjo frog hops into the top 10. Cicada holds tight. Is your favourite still singing? Or did it ‘croak’? Vote now for your favourite from the remaining animal calls. Over 90,000 voters …
Continue Reading about Birds soar high in poll to identify Australia’s favourite animal sound. →
Dozens of Science Week stories around Victoria And 5pm TONIGHT photo opportunity at launch event of Science Week in WA More on these highlights below. Scientists, experts and event …
Continue Reading about Spider crabs, science denial, and a play by ChatGPT →
This year’s National Science Week runs from 12 to 20 August, with thousands of events. National launch with Minister at Parliament House: Wednesday 9 August. Scientists, experts and event …
Dozens of Science Week stories around Western Australia And 5pm TONIGHT photo opportunity at launch event of Science Week in WA More on these below and visit ScienceWeek.net.au/events to …
The national festival that reaches nearly 2 million people through thousands of events is back from 12 to 20 August. Entertainment, business, environment, food and wine, Indigenous media, the arts, …
Koo-koo-kaa-kaa, crawk, howl… nationwide project to proclaim Australia’s favourite call of the wild. Media contacts: Laura Boland, laura@scienceinpublic.com.au or 0408 166 426; or Tanya Ha, …
Continue Reading about What is your favourite animal sound? Cast your vote in our national poll →
Dozens of Science Week stories around Victoria More on these highlights below. Scientists, experts and event organisers are available for interview throughout National Science Week. …
Continue Reading about Dog happiness; and dark matters – on a roadtrip and in an exhibition →
