Social Sciences Week
is an annual event that celebrates and showcases the diverse range of social sciences disciplines and research in Australia.9 – 15 September 2024
The social sciences are key to understanding humanity, society and the institutions which govern our daily lives.
An initiative of several Australian social science associations and coordinated by the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, Social Sciences Week will grow again in 2024 with a combination of in-person, online and hybrid events.
Featured Events
Register an event
Registrations for the 2024 events program are now open. We welcome virtual, in-person and hybrid events. In 2023 we had improv theatre, debates and comedy events, lectures, workshops and more. We welcome all social science-themed events and participants are encouraged to be as creative as possible.
News
The social sciences shined bright in 2024!
From bustling cities to regional towns, Social Sciences Week 2024 sparked curiosity and discussion across the nation. Through over 80 events, people from schools, universities, and the broader community gathered to explore new ideas, engage in debates, and celebrate...
It’s Social Sciences Week 2024!
Can you feel it? It’s Social Sciences Week 2024.
Social science was everywhere!
89 events with 30 partner organisations online and across the country saw the social sciences everywhere!
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Calling all social science champions📣Mark your calendars for #SSW2025, happening 8-14 Sept 2025. 📅Join our mailing list to stay updated: #SaveTheDate
There are still heaps of events happening to close out Social Sciences Week 2024! Explore children’s wellbeing, corporations + climate change & design thinking in correctional settings. #SSW2024 Visit the event portal for more details: https://socialsciencesweek.org.au/events/list/?tribe-bar-date=2024-09-13