Science21 works to support decision-making in science education by policy makers, educational leaders, industry and others. View the 4 minute video to get a taste of what we do.

Latest Appearances

Professor Westwell recently spoke at the 2011 Adelaide Festival of Ideas with a presentation called 'Future-proofing our children (creating capacity for an uncertain world)'.
An MP3 audio recording of this presentation and the slides from his presentation can be viewed here.

Access to the evidence

As well as providing links to pertinent reports and publications from around the world the Science21 team will produce briefings and opinion pieces to help provide access to the evidence-base for all decision-makers in science education.

Who is teaching science in South Australia?

28 August 2009 Research report detailing the findings of the survey of over 600 teachers in South Australia. The report highlights the extent to which the science teaching workforce is formally qualified to teach the subjects they are being asked to teach, and raises issues for the future.

Engaging students in STEM-related subjects. What does the research evidence say?

In June 2009 Science21 produced a review of the research evidence about the factors which influence young people's decision making regarding their education in STEM-related subjects and the identified "levers for change".