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National Science Week

12 - 20 August 2023

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.

2023 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.

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Dr Karl and Friends: Innovation and Beyond - Thursday 17 August, 6:30pm-8pm

There’s a buzz this National Science Week as Dr Karl Kruszelnicki and friends join forces, live on stage at Sydney Town Hall. Take a ride with Dr Karl through the past 100 years of the greatest scientific discoveries and innovations that changed our lives forever. Today’s thinkers will do the same, but how? Dr Karl will talk to four future focused researchers poised to blast our futures into the stratosphere. Featuring Professor Anita Ho-Baillie; Professor Emma Johnston; Professor Geordie Williamson; and Associate Professor Michael Bowen. Hosted by Associate Professor Alice Motion.

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National Science Week at the Chau Chak Wing Museum! Saturday 12 - Sunday 20 August 2023

Chau Chak WIng Museum have partnered with Sydney Analytical on a series of floor talks and lectures based on science in the museum. Find out how science can help build new understanding of cultural and historic artefacts.

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Science of Nature Community Open Day - Saturday 12 August, 10am-3pm

Entomologist and Superstar of STEM Dr Eliza Middleton from University of Sydney will be at this great new family day at Sydney’s urban farm in the middle of Sydney Park. The focus is on biodiversity, and they will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions as well as learn more about the science of nature in urban areas.

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Science in the Scrub - Sunday 13 August, 11am-3pm

Meet real life scientists like geologists, zoologists, astronomers and marine biologists as you visit over 30 awe-inspiring stalls and activity stations. It’s free to attend with food trucks, picnic areas and fun science activities to entertain both adults and children alike. Featuring Matthew Rahme; Kosma Stanowski; Gayathiri Rajakumar; Amelie Vanderstock; and Dr Chandrima Sengupta from the University of Sydney.

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National Quantum & Dark Matter Public Lecture and Q&A - Monday 14 August, 6:30pm-8:15pm

The National Quantum & Dark Matter Road Trip is bringing quantum and dark matter to communities around Australia. Learn about quantum technologies and dark matter with Professor Céline Boehm presenting 'Beyond the Visible Universe: The Kingdom of the unknown and a place for vivid imagination'.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Dr Karl and Friends: Innovation and Beyond - Thursday 17 August, 6:30pm-8pm

National Science Week at the Chau Chak Wing Museum! Saturday 12 - Sunday 20 August 2023

Science of Nature Community Open Day - Saturday 12 August, 10am-3pm

Science in the Scrub - Sunday 13 August, 11am-3pm

National Quantum & Dark Matter Public Lecture and Q&A - Monday 14 August, 6:30pm-8:15pm

The mathematics of twisting somersaults - Tuesday 15 August, 6pm-8pm

Infinity mathematics workshop - Wednesday 16 August, 4:30pm-6:30pm

Twist and Turn: The arithmetic of ropes - Thursday 17 August, 4:30pm-6:30pm

Remediate @ The Pub - Friday 18 August, 6pm-8:30pm

National Quantum & Dark Matter Demo - Saturday 19 August, 12pm-3pm

Sydney Science Festival Family Science Day - Saturday 19 August, 10am-3pm

Science in the Swamp - Sunday 20 August, 11am-3pm