Continue your science journey

If you are missing National Science Week already and don’t want to wait until 2025! Don’t worry we have more science for you, both in person and online. Check out the programs below.

Science Comedy Inner Regional Shows

Future Science Comedy Edition provides scientists from all sectors and disciplines with training in comedy techniques to help them improve their presentation skills. The scientists then perform a 10-minute talk that is 80% science and 20% humour to a local audience.

Graphic with Future Science Talks Sydney Comedy Festival edition

There are still dates left in Coffs Harbour, Bellingen, Armidale and Cairns for National Science Week to connect audiences to the next generation of scientists and their fascinating research.

August 2024


Office of Chief Scientist & Engineer Breakfast Seminar

During the Office of Chief Scientist & Engineer Breakfast Seminar, Professor Carolyn Hogg delivered an outstanding presentation on biodiversity, highlighting the work of the Threatened Species Initiative.

Watch the seminar online


SciFest 2024

SciFest 2024 is the biggest virtual excursions festival in Australia. This year we had over 26,000 participants joining from across Australia. There were over 15 sessions including Lunchtime Trivia, Science Shows and our Careers in STEM panel.

Don’t worry if you missed out, you can catch all the science fun on the button below.


DIY Science

The DIY Science projects are a great way to experiment at home or in the classroom. You can try the new 2024 activities and then try previous years as well.


CSIRO is a major partner of National Science Week and is proud to support educators in bringing real-world science into their classrooms. You can watch the Teacher Professional Learning session with CSIRO neuroscientist and TedX speaker, Dr Dana Bradford. Join the National Science Quiz and Great Koala Hunt.

Koala and Joey in tree
© Charles J. Sharp

Don’t worry if you missed out, you can find all the science fun on the button below.


Science Alliance

University of Sydney has been running public events, programs for high school and primary schools and promoting science through our many ambassadors, including Dr Karl. With programs ranging from public lectures to HSC workshops, and from teacher seminars to holiday camps, we aim to make science exciting and accessible. 

Join Science Alliance Mailing list to stay in touch with news, events and special offers from the University of Sydney.


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