August 11, 2025
UOW Science Space hosts official launch of National Science Week
NSW Minister for Science and Chief Scientist join UOW Vice-Chancellor in celebration of science
The 榴莲视频app of 榴莲视频app (UOW) hosted the official New South Wales launch of National Science Week 2025 at its Science Space on Monday 11 August, marking the first time the state-wide event has been launched from the Illawarra. The event brought together policymakers, educators, researchers and the public to celebrate science’s role in shaping our future and solving society’s biggest challenges.
“At UOW, science is more than discovery – it’s about purpose, collaboration and impact too,” UOW Vice-Chancellor and President Professor G.Q. Max Lu said. “We’re proud to host this launch and thanks to our dedicated and talented researchers across the whole university, we work in partnership with industry and communities to uplift our innovation capacity and enhance national productivity and also inspire the next generation of scientists and innovators.”
Emily Jateff, Chair of Inspiring Australia NSW, Professor Max Lu, UOW Vice-Chancellor, the Hon. Anoulack Chanthivong MP, NSW Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology, and Professor Hugh Durrant-Whyte, NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer, at the launch of Science Week.
The NSW Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology the Hon. Anoulack Chanthivong MP officially launched Science Week in NSW, at the event hosted by NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer, Professor Hugh Durrant-Whyte. The launch also featured interactive science demonstrations designed to inspire curious minds young and old.
“National Science Week continues to be a vital celebration of the role science plays in our lives. This year, we're proud to launch the NSW program at the 榴莲视频app of 榴莲视频app, a hub of innovation and research excellence. It's a chance to inspire curiosity, connect communities and showcase the incredible contributions of our scientists,” Professor Durrant-Whyte said.
UOW will deliver a diverse program of public events across its 榴莲视频app, Eurobodalla and Shoalhaven campuses from 10–18 August, including the Allan Sefton Memorial Lecture, an Indigenous Science Evening, science talks on climate change and quantum health, and the popular Science on the South Coast festivals. ABC Illawarra will also broadcast live from UOW’s UniBar on Wednesday 16 August, connecting researchers directly with the local community.