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Communicating engaging nuclear science

Sharing ANSTO education expertise in nuclear with international secondary school teachers in IAEA training.

Deaf Youth Science Camp

The Deaf Youth Science Camp is a chance for Deaf/hard-of-hearing young people (aged 12-17 years old) to participate in an immersive science experience.

At the camp, participants will do hands-on science activities, go on tours of different science facilities, and meet Deaf STEM professionals. The camp is also an opportunity to develop personal and leadership skills as well as enhance friendship networks.

This camp is hosted by Deaf Youth Australia and ANSTO. In 2025, the camp was funded by a National Science Week grant.

ANSTO - National Science Week

ANSTO welcomes revitalised National Science and Research Priorities and National Science Statement

(ANSTO) has welcomed the launch of the new National Science Statement and revitalised National Science and Research Priorities by Minister for Industry and Science, The Hon Ed Husic MP and Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley AO PSM.

Science and Engineering Challenge

Over 250 students took part in ANSTO's annual Science and Engineering Challenge with an all-girl school taking top honours.

Deaf Youth Science Camp 2026

Deaf Youth Science Camp is back for 2026! Deaf Youth Science Camp (DYSC) is a fun 4-day immersive science experience for Deaf/hard-of-hearing young people (aged 12-17 years old). Held at ANSTO at Lucas Heights, Sydney, the camp is a mix of hands-on science activities, outdoor activities and excursions to nearby science centres. Participants will work with Deaf professionals to learn about careers in STEM, develop personal and leadership skills and meet new friends. This camp is hosted by Deaf Youth Australia and ANSTO, and funded by a National Science Week grant.

Some of Sydney’s best science teachers meet its best science infrastructure

Glass is a lens to cool nuclear science during National Science Week

The science of fireworks

There is chemistry at work to help us enjoy the New Year's Eve celebration.

National kids science comp winners

ANSTO is delighted to announce the winners of the 2026 Think Science! competition.

Year 12 Investigating Science Tour

Our Year 12 Investigating Science tour and depth study guide can be used as the starting point for a depth study about nuclear science, covering nuclear-related components of Module 6: Technologies and Module 8: Science and Society.

All tours are available Monday to Friday for Years 7 to 12 classes. The cost per student is $12.50 and teachers are free.

Please print enough copies of the relevant workbook for your class before your visit to ANSTO.

Science at the Shine Dome

ANSTO'S National Science Week Hackathon 2024

ANSTO's National Science Week events

National Science Week is a time to celebrate science and the important role national science agencies like ANSTO play in delivering outcomes that benefit all Australians.

Nuclear science in your life

This poster explores information about the applications of nuclear science in your life.

Nurturing knowledge during National Science Week

This National Science Week, we're acknowledging the 2026 theme, “Seeds of Science: Nurturing knowledge for all” by celebrating the ideas, facilities and people that help scientific knowledge flourish with a series of activities.

20 years of OPAL: The reactor powering Australian science, medicine and innovation

This week marks 20 years since ANSTO’s OPAL multi-purpose reactor first achieved criticality - a defining moment for Australian nuclear science and the beginning of two decades of discoveries, medical advances and industrial innovation delivered from ANSTO’s Lucas Heights campus.