national science week 2026
Australia’s biggest science celebration
aUGUST 15 – 23, 2026
Get involved this year
More than 3 million people participated in 2,500+ registered events and activities during National Science Week 2025. It’s one of the world’s oldest and largest community science festivals. What’s National Science Week all about? Read our 2025 case studies, or visit the official website at www.scienceweek.net.au.
Journalists: get the highlights & join our media list
Each year, we read thousands of event descriptions so you don’t have to! We scour event registrations for the best stories, photo ops and talent. Media releases and story roundups are posted below.
Subscribe to our dedicated media bulletin for stories and interview opportunities in 2026. You can also reach out to state coordinators, and learn more about National Science Week on the official website.
Photo library
A Google Drive of photography, available for media use.
National Science Week Stories
Planes, brains, and underground farms: a preview of National Science Week 2026
An Airshow over the beach Striptease geology Brains and brawn as rugby sports psychology meets VR 60 years of medical research, in a caravan Sydney’s underground farm We’ll be offering stories for every round including environment, food and wine, Indigenous, The Arts, health, technology, farming, lifestyle, education, disability, entertainment, and business. These are some of…
Science films; engineering experiences; painting the Universe
28 grants were awarded by the Australian Government through the Inspiring Australia program for events for National Science Week 2026. The following events and activities will be held in multiple locations around Australia. SCINEMA International Science Film Festival Grant recipient: Cris Kennedy SCINEMA International Film Festival 2026 will bring a showcase of science features, shorts,…
Sports psychology, underground farms, astro-poetry: 2026 National Science Week preview
Get ready for the festival that reaches more than 3 million people via 2,500 events. National Science Week returns from 15 to 23 August with stories for every round including entertainment, business, environment, food and wine, Indigenous media, the Arts, health, technology, farming and agriculture, lifestyle, education, and disability media. Talk to us now for…
Canberra’s platypus and rakali; balloons get kids eating veggies
Here are the Australian Capital Territory-based events and activities that were awarded grants from the Australian Government for National Science Week 2026 through the Inspiring Australia program. More on each of these below. National Science Week in the Australian Capital Territory is coordinated by Inspiring the ACT. Visit their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/inspiringtheact/. For general National…
Secret underground food farm; tech saving animals; Poo Palace digestive jumping castle
Here are the New South Wales-based events and activities that were awarded grants from the Australian Government for National Science Week 2026 through the Inspiring Australia program. More on each of these below. National Science Week in New South Wales is coordinated by Inspiring NSW. Visit their website: inspiringnsw.org.au. For general National Science Week media…
Poetry meets astronomy; global warming meets human health
Here are the Northern Territory-based events and activities that were awarded grants from the Australian Government for National Science Week 2026 through the Inspiring Australia program. More on each of these below. National Science Week in the Northern Territory is coordinated by Inspired NT. Visit their website: inspirednt.net. For general National Science Week media enquiries,…
Rugby sport psychology meets VR; aerospace innovation
Here are the Queensland-based events and activities that were awarded grants from the Australian Government for National Science Week 2026 through the Inspiring Australia program. More on each of these below. National Science Week in Queensland is coordinated by Inspiring Australia Queensland. Visit their website: inspiringqld.com.au. For general National Science Week media enquiries, contact scienceweek@scienceinpublic.com.au….
AI, ethics and creativity; a small cartoon fish gets big screen debut
Here are the South Australia-based events and activities that were awarded grants from the Australian Government for National Science Week 2026 through the Inspiring Australia program. More on each of these below. National Science Week in South Australia is coordinated by Inspiring South Australia. Visit their website: inspiringsa.org.au. For general National Science Week media enquiries,…
Beaker Street Festival; cosmic art/science in unexpected places
Here are the Tasmania-based events and activities that were awarded grants from the Australian Government for National Science Week 2026 through the Inspiring Australia program. More on each of these below. National Science Week in Tasmania is coordinated by Inspiring Tasmania. Visit their website: inspiringtas.org.au. For general National Science Week media enquiries, contact scienceweek@scienceinpublic.com.au ….
Flying fox art connecting creativity with environmental action; how technology is changing healthcare
Here are the Victoria-based events and activities that were awarded grants from the Australian Government for National Science Week 2026 through the Inspiring Australia program. More on each of these below. National Science Week in Victoria is coordinated by Inspiring Victoria. Visit their website: www.rsv.org.au/inspiring-victoria. For general National Science Week media enquiries, contact scienceweek@scienceinpublic.com.au. Remnant…
A 60-year population health study in a vintage caravan; science festival in Broome; meet Perth’s astrophysicists, animal experts, and more
Here are the Western Australia-based events and activities that were awarded grants from the Australian Government for National Science Week 2026 through the Inspiring Australia program. More on each of these below. National Science Week in Western Australia is coordinated by Inspiring Western Australia. Visit their website: inspiringwa.org.au. For general National Science Week media enquiries,…
Planes, brains, and underground farms: a preview of National Science Week 2026
An Airshow over the beach Striptease geology Brains and brawn as rugby sports psychology meets VR 60 years of medical research, in a caravan Sydney’s underground farm We’ll be offering stories for every round including environment, food and wine, Indigenous, The Arts, health, technology, farming, lifestyle, education, disability, entertainment, and business. These are some of…
A 60-year population health study in a vintage caravan; science festival in Broome; meet Perth’s astrophysicists, animal experts, and more
Here are the Western Australia-based events and activities that were awarded grants from the Australian Government for National Science Week 2026 through the Inspiring Australia program. More on each of these below. National Science Week in Western Australia is coordinated by Inspiring Western Australia. Visit their website: inspiringwa.org.au. For general National Science Week media enquiries,…
Flying fox art connecting creativity with environmental action; how technology is changing healthcare
Here are the Victoria-based events and activities that were awarded grants from the Australian Government for National Science Week 2026 through the Inspiring Australia program. More on each of these below. National Science Week in Victoria is coordinated by Inspiring Victoria. Visit their website: www.rsv.org.au/inspiring-victoria. For general National Science Week media enquiries, contact scienceweek@scienceinpublic.com.au. Remnant…
Rugby sport psychology meets VR; aerospace innovation
Here are the Queensland-based events and activities that were awarded grants from the Australian Government for National Science Week 2026 through the Inspiring Australia program. More on each of these below. National Science Week in Queensland is coordinated by Inspiring Australia Queensland. Visit their website: inspiringqld.com.au. For general National Science Week media enquiries, contact scienceweek@scienceinpublic.com.au….
Beaker Street Festival; cosmic art/science in unexpected places
Here are the Tasmania-based events and activities that were awarded grants from the Australian Government for National Science Week 2026 through the Inspiring Australia program. More on each of these below. National Science Week in Tasmania is coordinated by Inspiring Tasmania. Visit their website: inspiringtas.org.au. For general National Science Week media enquiries, contact scienceweek@scienceinpublic.com.au ….
AI, ethics and creativity; a small cartoon fish gets big screen debut
Here are the South Australia-based events and activities that were awarded grants from the Australian Government for National Science Week 2026 through the Inspiring Australia program. More on each of these below. National Science Week in South Australia is coordinated by Inspiring South Australia. Visit their website: inspiringsa.org.au. For general National Science Week media enquiries,…
