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National Science Week

13 - 21 August 2022

We're shining light on the wonderful world of science once again as University of Sydney researchers get involved in a range of events for National Science Week.

2022 events

This year we have a range of activities, with more being added every day. Scroll down to check them out, or see the full range of events on the National Science Week website.

Live from the Lab

Live from the Lab (LFTL) is a celebration of Australian music, science, arts and culture. We’ve united musicians with scientists from the University of Sydney and commissioned the artists to compose new tracks in response to ground-breaking Australian science. We invite you to join us for two special live events during National Science Week in celebration of science and music.

Lines of best fit

Lines of Best Fit is an improvised comedy show that brings together scientists and improvisors for a night that's sure to tickle your brain. This National Science Week, we're hearing from researchers about the future of virus detection, how to make solar fuels, and more.

Australian Animals: Saving us and saving them

Australia is home to a wide variety of unique flora and fauna. From fluffy marsupials to dangerous spiders Australia has it all. So how do we protect our diverse creatures and ensure their survival?

Creepy Cures: How flies and spiders could treat stroke and save lives

Join Dr Nisha Duggan from the University of Sydney for a fascinating talk this Science Week at Penrith Library. Dr Duggan will be discussing how plant and animal substances can be used to treat and support human health.

Q&A with Dr Karl

What is a black hole? What causes hiccups? What weird questions keep you up at night? Who better to answer your questions than Australia’s favourite scientist, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki! To celebrate Science Week, join Dr Karl for a live online Q&A!

Q&A with Dr Karl at Sydney Science Trail

Join Dr Karl from University of Sydney as he answers your questions live on-stage. Explore the mysteries of the world and bring your hairiest science questions! Hosted by ABC Science.

Children's Activity: Busy Bees

Join us at the Chau Chak Wing Museum for free activities for busy bees aged 5 to 12 as we celebrate National Science Week. A fun-filled afternoon with arts and crafts, fact sheets and other activities all related to bees.

Science in the Swamp

Learn about the parklands, meet our native animal residents and let your curiosity guide you as Dickens Lawn, Centennial Park transforms into a pop-up village of scientific delights! You’ll meet real life scientists, including Dr Sonia Liu, Associate Professor Cameron Clark and Renske Jongen from the University of Sydney.

Australian Seashores exhibition

Coastal areas are some of the most highly impacted and vulnerable environments in the world, particularly in Australia. This exhibition utilises stunning material from the Chau Chak Wing Museum's historic photography and natural history collections related to Australian Seashores.

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Community engagement

Explore the wide range of events and activities run by the Faculty of Science. We’ve got everything from public talks, HSC revision and school activities, to teaching resources.

The Medieval Bundanon event explored the geomorphology of the banks of the Shoalhaven River in a poetic journey back in time.

Inspiring Australia

As the national strategy for public participation in science, technology and innovation, we seek to boost the public profile of STEM research and its relationship to our future economic and social wellbeing.

A crowd in the Great Hall takes part in an elimination game for a special Science Festival event.

Science Alliance

For years we have been running public events, programs for high school and primary schools and promoting science through our many ambassadors, including Dr Karl.