UTS X National Science Week 2025
WHEN
9 August 2025
Saturday
17 August 2025
Sunday
WHERE
Australian Museum
Botanic Gardens of Sydney
Botanic Gardens of Mount Annan
COST
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Celebrate Science and Technology
National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology. Proudly partnering with the Australian Museum and the Botanic Gardens of Sydney, join UTS in the exploration of the wonders of science and discovery.
What's on at UTS National Science Week
Mark your calendars and join UTS in a mix of in-person events, excursions and expos from 9 to 17 August.
Explore, discuss, and experience the wide world of science through the study of the natural world, climate change investigation, and learn from First Nations peoples about the Australian environment.
School Excursions
11 - 15 August 2025
Presented in partnership with the Australian Museum and Botanic Gardens of Sydney, celebrate National Science Week in August at Sydney Science Trail. Discover the important role science plays in our lives through a jam-packed program of engaging hands-on science excursions for primary and secondary students in Stages 2-6. Book your class today!
Time: 9.30am – 2.30pm
Location: Offered at both the Australian Museum and Botanic Gardens of Sydney
Patterns in nature
Discover how observing patterns enables scientists to uncover relationships, categorise complex systems, and predict their behaviour under different conditions. The secret language of nature reveals the mathematical and physical principles that underpin research of the natural world.
Thursday 14 August
Arrival time: 8.45am
Session 1: 9.30 – 10.15am
Session 2: 10.30 – 11.15pm
Speaker
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Decoding the data nature provides
Data analysis and interpretation supports our scientific understanding of the natural world. Scientists use data to identify patterns, develop forecasts and create solutions to the threats and challenges we face in our ever-changing world.
Thursday 14 August
Arrival time: 11.45am
Session 1: 12.30 – 1.15pm
Session 2: 1.30 – 2.15pm
Speaker
Climate Change Cluster
The Science Social
This evening event offers a variety of discoveries and research highlights, hosted by Bernie Hobbs and in collaboration with Botanic Gardens of Sydney and UTS. This year, our very own Professor Dennis McNevin hosts a session on his research expertise.
Thursday 14 August
Arrival time: 5.30pm
Event concludes: 8.30pm
Speaker
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Science Expo at the Australian Museum
The Expo is a fantastic opportunity for schools to engage with scientists – come along to the UTS stall and ask those burning questions you have and try your hand at some awesome hands-on activities and experiments.
Primary students: Monday 11 – Tuesday 12 August
Secondary students: Wednesday 13 – Friday 15 August
Diverse learners Years 3-6: Monday 11 – Tuesday 12 August
Diverse learners Years 7-11: Wednesday 13 August
‘Who did it’ Forensic Science Workshop
UTS Science is excited to be delivering our popular ‘Who did it’ Forensic science workshops as part of the Schools program:
Explore what it’s like to be a forensic investigator and use scientific applications to solve crimes. Students will participate in a mock case scenario and learn how to dust and collect fingerprints, analyse bloodstain spatter and manage a crime scene, with the aim of the aim of identifying trace elements.
Secondary students: Wednesday 13 – Friday 15 August
Family Community Days: 9 and 16 August 2025
Australian Museum - 9 August 2025
Join us at Sydney Science Trail Community Day for a family-friendly science festival at the Australian Museum on Saturday 9 August as we kick off National Science Week! Explore the famous Sydney Science Trail Expo full of interactive stalls where you can meet scientists and get up close to science and technology - it's a kids STEM bonanza! Free entry, registrations required.
Time: 10am – 5pm
Location: Australian Museum, 1 William Street, Sydney NSW 2010
Australian Botanic Gardens Mount Annan - 16 August 2025
Venture to the Australian Botanic Gardens Mount Annan on Saturday 16 August for a free, interactive program of science talks, nature experiences and hands-on activities – including a UTS Environmental Sciences display. Meet our scientists, Dr. Yvonne Davila and Anne Griebel. Stay tuned for more details and registrations opening in July.
Time: 10am – 3pm
Location: Australian Botanic Gardens, 362 Narellan Rd, Mount Annan NSW 2567
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Sat 30 Aug 2025
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9.00AM - 3.00PM Australia/Sydney (6 hours)
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Building 1 - The Tower 15 Broadway, Ultimo NSW, 2007
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City campus CB04 Building 4, Science Area 337, Level 6, 745 Harris Street Ultimo NSW 2007
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UTS Tower - Building 1 Foyer
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Sat 30 Aug 2025
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9.00AM - 3.00PM Australia/Sydney (6 hours)
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Building 1 - The Tower 15 Broadway, Ultimo NSW, 2007
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Free admission
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On-demand
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City campus CB04 Building 4, Science Area 337, Level 6, 745 Harris Street Ultimo NSW 2007
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Free admission
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On-demand
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UTS Tower - Building 1 Foyer
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Free admission