National Science Week (16- 24 August) is an annual event that helps to mark Australia’s celebration of science.
To showcase some of the science at ANSTO we will be taking part in a series of special events and activities including rolling out our popular Fact or Fiction shows. Here you will find a calendar of events and activities and we’d love to see you there!
Crystals in the City
With the UN declaring 2014 the International Year of Crystallography we’ll be showcasing a number of giant crystal structures in cities across Australia and explaining how we know where each and every one of their atoms are arranged. Learn more
Fact or Fiction
What does Harry Potter, Back to the Future, James Bond and Star Wars movies all have in common? Their sci-fi inventions will all be put to the test at our popular Fact or Fiction shows. Learn more.
Space Oddity
Take your protein pills, put your helmet on and join astronaut Chris Hadfield in celebrating National Science Week. The former commander of the International Space Station is heading to Australia for the first time, and in his only Sydney shows he’ll be appearing alongside social media celebrities Derek Muller (Veritasium), Dr Carin Bondar (Scientific American, Discovery) and Destin Sandlin (Smarter Every Day). Learn more
Neural Knitworks
The Hazelhurst Regional Gallery and Art Centre will unveil a large brain installation as part of the Neural Knitworks project. The large installation is a collection of handmade textile neurons crafted by people from all over Australia. Learn more.
Science Week: See Event Dates
 | ANSTO exhibit at the Australian Museum Science Festival |  | ANSTO exhibit at the Australian Museum Science Festival |
 | ANSTO exhibit at the Australian Museum Science Festival |  | Fact or Fiction rolls into Sydney |
 | Neural Knitworks display is unveiled at Hazelhurst Art Gallery. |  | Space Oddity science show featuring Chris Hadfield |
Published: 13/08/2014