Earth Science Week Save the date! 11‑17 October 2026
Join the global movement
As the nation’s trusted source of information for Australia’s Earth sciences, Geoscience Australia is proud to champion Earth Science Week – a global movement that puts the spotlight on the vital role Earth science plays in our lives and future.
The next Earth Science Week will be held 11–17 October 2026 and we’re already gearing up to elevate awareness and celebrate the world around us. Stay tuned for our 2026 digital supporter toolkit packed with a range of downloadable resources, templates and activities designed to help you celebrate and run your own event!
If you’re like us and love Earth science so much you can’t wait for October to roll around, why not check out our 2025 'Earth Science is Everywhere!' Public Talk and have a go at the activities demonstrated by our Education and Outreach team:
- Bake your own Earth science recipes (including Rocky Road)
- Conduct an erosion experiment with sugar
- Learn how rocks store groundwater
- Build your own aquifer (on page 8 of Groundwater Mini unit)
- Model earthquake magnitude using spaghetti
- Examine the process of liquefaction in action
- Lenz’s law – Build, drop, discover: the physics of making electricity
What is Earth science?
Earth science is everywhere, it influences what happens when we switch on a light, turn on the tap and even order a pizza delivery. It covers all fields of STEM related to Earth and enables a deeper understanding of our Earth’s potential, unlocking a better future for all Australians!
Do you want to discover more about Earth science?
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Are you interested in a career in Earth science?
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Earth Science is Everywhere Blog
Check out our blog post series from Earth Science Week 2025!
Earth science is wherever you are!
Wherever you are, Earth science is right there with you - helping everyone understand where we stand in the world, keeping us safe, and supporting informed decisions that benefit all Australians.
Earth science and the next generation of Earth scientists will shape our future!
Did you know Earth science will be one of 8 sciences that will be most in demand in Australia over the next decade to address some of the nation’s biggest challenges?
Earth science is beneath our feet!
Did you know that the Earth holds many hidden treasures that improve our everyday lives?
Five ways to celebrate Earth Science Week
Check out the top 5 ways to celebrate Earth Science Week 2025!
Earth science is truly out of this world!
Did you know that space-based technology brings so many benefits back down to Earth?
The Great ShakeOut
Did you join the world’s largest earthquake safety drill?
Earthquakes happen in Australia! The Great ShakeOut on Thursday 16 October helped us learn how to keep safe during an earthquake.