Social Sciences Week
is an annual event that celebrates and showcases the diverse range of social sciences disciplines and research in Australia.8-14 September 2025
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 2025 with a combination of in-person, online and hybrid events.

Register an event
Registrations are open for Social Sciences Week 2025. We welcome virtual, in-person and hybrid events. In 2024, we had improv theatre, debates and art events, lectures, workshops and more. We welcome all social science-themed events and participants are encouraged to be as creative as possible.
News

“Interstellar” line up of events planned for Social Sciences Week 2025
Social Sciences Week 2025 is almost here, with an impressive line-up of events happening across Australia between 8 and 14 September. The 2025 program features some of Australia’s brightest social scientists and a broad range of topics including outdoor therapy, AI,...

Counting down to Social Sciences Week 2025
This year, from 8-16 September universities, schools and organisations will come together in person and online to celebrate and centre the social sciences. From academic discussions to hands-on learning and public performance, there will be events to cater to all ages...

Social Sciences Week grants set to spark new ideas!
Social Science Week is set to be bigger and more engaging than ever before with the addition in 2025 of Spark grants. With support of the amazing SSW sponsors, the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia is offering grants of up to $1,000 to support engaging...