About National Science Week
| For over ten years, we have been celebrating the contribution of Australian scientists to the world, encouraging interest in scientific pursuits and inspiring people to become fascinated by the world in which we live.
With ongoing support from the Australian Government and key industry bodies like Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), National Science Week continues to expand and now attracts a wide audience across all spectrums.
With scientific displays, theatrical events, debates and a myriad of science shows, National Science Week targets children to adults, science amateurs to professionals. |
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National Science Week:
- celebrates our talents and achievements in science, engineering, technology and innovation in Australia;
- provides an opportunity for all Australians to participate in events and activities that showcase science, engineering, technology and innovation;
- showcases sciences’ modern explorations, making science interesting, challenging, important, and of direct relevance to our daily lives, from the well being of our society to the environmentally sustainable growth of our economy;
- encourages younger people to consider continuing studies in science;
- connects science studies and science-based careers; and
- fosters partnerships throughout the community.
POINTS OF DIFFERENCE
1029 events were registered on the National Science Week website for 2009.
National Science Week reported over 1.3 million people attended and participated in events.
Newspoll surveys reveal that 50% of the general public are aware of National Science Week.
National Science Week had 2,003 print articles and broadcast media produced nationally and internationally in 2009, that had an audience circulation of 41 million people.
Annual media is valued at $9 million.
WHEN
In 2009, National Science Week was run from 15-23 August.
Future dates for National Science Week are 14-22 August 2010 and 13-21 August 2011.
WHERE
National Science Week events run throughout Australia.
Events are held in both regional and cosmopolitan areas from Darwin to Devonport, Perth to Penrith and beyond.
Major events are held in every capital city within Australia.
Events occur at museums, shopping centres, pubs, universities, schools, local libraries and at major public venues.