12-20 September 2026
The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia welcomes social science enthusiasts to explore the program for Social Sciences Week (SSW) 2026, taking place from 12 to 20 September 2026. Events will be held online and in-person across Australia, exploring a diverse...
In this issue of the #SSW2026 newsletter, ⭐️ register your event on the website, ⭐️ discover four Spark Grant recipients, ⭐️ meet the speakers for the 2026 Great Debate, ⭐️ celebrate event sponsors, …and more! Read the July 2026 newsletter. Subscribe to the Social...
The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia is pleased to announce eight recipients of the 2026 Spark Grants program, providing funding of up to $1,000 for events planned for Social Sciences Week 10 to 20 September 2026. Spark Grants were decided using a lottery...
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,...
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 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...
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...
Can you feel it? It’s Social Sciences Week 2024.
89 events with 30 partner organisations online and across the country saw the social sciences everywhere!
Australia’s top social researchers and commentators bring fun and engaging social science to life with over 80 events as part of SSW2023.