Name: ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space
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What's on in August

National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology.

Running each year in August, it features more than 2,500 events around Australia.

Join us as we celebrate 'Seeds of Science' this August, with free science experiences, events and resources on offer throughout the month.

Read on to discover all the ways you can get involved!

Participate at home

Access wherever, whenever. These learning resources and Science DIYs are perfect for getting into the science spirit:

P4S Education Resources

Available year-round, this free suite of learning activities has something for all ages.

Plants for Space: Recipes for the Modern Space Cook

To celebrate National Science Week, we've put together a selection of the very best space-inspired recipes from the community.

Australian Virtual Astronaut Challenge

Join this free school challenge at any time throughout the year, and embark on a learning journey that targets design thinking, collaboration, and key technologies identified by NASA as necessary for humans to live on the moon.

Australian Science Teachers Association Handbook

Check out the annual ASTA Science Week guide, featuring downloadable student workbooks, lesson inspiration and classroom posters.

Attend an event

Online

17 Aug | Science Week with Stellarphant and James Foley - Museum of Australian Democracy

Ignite students' imagination through James' reading of Stellarphant, as we explore themes of perseverance and consider what plants in space might look like. James will lead a short drawing activity to help students on their way to creating their very own picture book featuring an out-of-this-world character and plant. Students will also participate in a live Q&A with the scientific team at the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space.

Recording available now! Watch here.

19 Aug | Growing our future - STEM careers inspiring the next generation

Join us for a special Shape Your Future webinar celebrating National Science Week 2026, exploring the incredible ways modern biology and plant science are helping build a more sustainable future. From engineering plants that produce valuable products to developing new biological manufacturing processes, Australia's scientists and innovators are transforming the way we grow food, create materials and tackle global challenges.