National Science Week 2025
National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology. Running each year in August, it features more than 1000 events around Australia, including those delivered by universities, schools, research institutions, libraries, museums and science centres. These events attract a wide audience from children to adults and science amateurs to professionals. Over one million people participate in science events across the nation.
2025 School Theme: Decoding the universe – exploring the unknown with nature's hidden language
The school theme for National Science Week in 2025 is Decoding the universe – exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language.
This theme invites students and teachers across Australia to delve into the mysteries of the Universe by exploring the fundamental languages of nature, including mathematics and the groundbreaking field of quantum science.
Aligned with the 2025 United Nations International Year of Quantum Science and Technology and the 2025 International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) being hosted in Australia, this theme serves as a bridge between basic science education and the exploration of specialised topics. “Decoding the Universe” will empower educators to inspire and engage students by exploring the mathematics and quantum science that underpin both the natural world and the modern technologies we use every day, from photosynthesis to satellite navigation.
Executive Director of ASTA, Guy Micklethwait notes “The 2025 Schools Theme ‘Decoding the Universe’ reflects a forward-thinking approach to STEM education, encouraging students to explore the unknown and decode the mysteries of our universe through the powerful lenses of science and mathematics. ASTA invites all educators, students and STEM enthusiasts to join in this exciting journey of discovery.”
Free teacher’s resource book coming soon!
Inspiring Australia Queensland has a number of free online resources to assist you create the perfect event:
- See our page on STEM activity resources for great projects
- Inspiring Australia teamed up with specialists in online education Virtual Excursions Australia to deliver a bespoke program to support those who deliver online science engagement programs targeting the general community.
- Citizen Science in the Classroom has been developed for teachers, however has many useful links for anyone wanting to get involved in science.
