National Science Week
National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology. Running each year in August, it features more than 2,000 events around Australia, including those delivered by universities, schools, research institutions, libraries, museums and science centres.
Science and Engineering Challenge Events
Check out what our team is up to during National Science Week!
Event days
Great South Coast 11-12 August Mount Gambier 14 August
Check out all events!
BMAF volunteer
Volunteer to help run an activity on 13 August - email us to register interest
Contact us
Student Living Challenge
We’re running Fish Traps for the residential colleges on 13 August as part of the ResChallenge.
ResChallenge information
Sydney Science Trail
We'll be running an interactive booth at the Sydney Science Trail 13-15 August
Australian Museum
For more information on any of our events, please contact challenge@newcastle.edu.au
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.