National Science Week
National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology. Running in August each year, it features more than 1000 events around Australia, including those delivered by universities, schools, research institutions, libraries, museums and science centres.
These events attract a wide audience from children to adults and science amateurs to professionals. Over one million people participate in science events across the nation.
Get on board with Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology!
Running each year in August, National Science Week features more than 1000 events around the country and engages more than 1 million people!
2026 Schools Theme
The 2026 National Science Week School theme is ‘Seeds of Science: Nurturing Knowledge for All’
This theme invites students across Australia to explore the power of curiosity, inquiry and shared learning in growing scientific understanding. Just as seeds need the right conditions to grow, knowledge flourishes when it is nurtured, shared and applied to real-world and authentic challenges across all the scientific disciplines.
To support teachers in delivering engaging and educational experiences, The Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA) will produce its annual teacher resource book, packed with information, classroom activities, experiments, diagrams, photographs and website links. The resource book, centred on the 2026 theme, will be an invaluable tool for both primary and secondary science teachers, providing them with the resources needed to explore complex concepts in an accessible and interactive way.
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