12-20 September 2026

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The social sciences have shaped our nation. Social Sciences Week (12-20 September 2026) is an opportunity for schools and students to hear from Australia’s leading experts on issues that help us understand humanity, society and the institutions which govern our daily lives.

There are a variety of ways that your school and community can be involved in Social Sciences Week. This may include displaying posters in your classroom or library, registering your class for a free event such as a webinar or film screening or listening to a podcast! Sign up to stay in the loop.

Social Sciences Week 2026 will be held in Term 3:

ACT Week 8
NSW Week 8
NT Week 9
Qld Week 9
SA Week 8
Tas Week 8
Vic Week 8
WA Week 8
*Schools are advised to check the relevance of this information, as it is based on published public school calendars and may differ for some school locations.

Host your own debate

Debating is an activity that provides individuals with transferable life skills, as they become more informed and engaged citizens. For SSW2026, explore our new event kit and use our free Seriously Social downloadable Debate Kits to support your students to host a debate.

Webinar: Social Science is Everywhere

The social sciences impact how we live our daily lives, as well as how our society functions. Watch this webinar on-demand to gain an understanding of how the social sciences help us to study, analyse and solve society’s most compelling challenges.

Designed specifically for Australian secondary students in years 9-12, the webinar is hosted by the President of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, Professor Richard Holden.

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Looking to run an event for your school or community? Follow our helpful guide to registering your event!

 

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Check out our infographic and video below for inspiration on how your school can get involved in Social Sciences Week every September.

An A-Z of Social Science Careers

Discover the endless possibilities of a social science degree with ‘An A-Z of Social Science Careers’. Designed for students and teachers, this handy poster is packed with a variety of career examples, one for each letter of the alphabet, and showcases the wide range of potential paths a social science degree can lead to.

Download the poster here.