You’d think that we’d be taking a break and resting after what was a very busy and overcommitted month, however, after finishing the conference and EMCR intensive (which you can read about here), we switched gear and have been hurriedly finalising our bid for PCST 2027. Hopefully March will bring us some respite before Tom […]
As new members of Science and Technology Australia (STA), ASC for the first time will be part of Science Meets Parliament, so below is your chance to have some input on that.
In this program, STA organises meetings between representatives of their member organisations (mostly scientific professional bodies) and members of parliament.
We – Claire Harris, Adam […]
The ASC is underway with a bid to host PCST2027 in Australia.
The current conference committee consists of the following ASC members:
David Barbalet National Alliances Manager, Questacon – Department of Industry, Science & ResourcesDr Heather Bray UWAJirana Boontanjai Co-President, ASCNiall Byrne Creative Director at Science in Public Pty LtdDr Tom Carruthers Co-President, ASC; Client Partner, Ogilvy […]
by Abigail Goff, on behalf of the ASC2023 organising committee
With the ASC2023 national conference wrapped, it is time to reflect on the thoughts, themes, and topics discussed in the hindsight, insight, foresight -themed week.
Hindsight
Keynotes from the Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley, Prof. the Hon. Kim Carr, and Prof. Tom Calma addressed issues from Australia’s science […]
UPDATED to include Diversity in STEM consultation
The ASC is calling for members to contribute to two public consultation rounds. Please get in touch with us if you are able to contribute to an ASC statement on the below.
The Science priorities and statement
A refresh of Australia’s national science priorities launched on Thursday, with the Albanese government […]
The Journal of Science Communication is calling for abstracts as part of a special issue connecting science communication research and practice: challenges and ways forward.
This special issue of JCOM will be devoted to research articles, practical insights and essays focusing on the potential for effective and sustainable collaborations between science communication researchers and practitioners.
Find out […]
The Australian Science Communicators (ASC) has just awarded its prestigious Unsung Hero of Australian Science Communication prize to Lyndal Byford of the Australian Science Media Centre (AusSMC).
The award recognises individuals who have made a significant impact in the communication of science but have not yet been acknowledged adequately for their contributions.
Ms Byford has been […]
We have closed submissions for talks, and have an almost final program published on the website now.
We expect some minor changes as we receive last minute requests from speakers or find out about issues with availability, so please do check back often for updates.
See you all there soon!
The Unsung Hero of Australian Science Communication is an initiative of the Australian Science Communicators. The award recognises our heroes in science communication who have not yet had the recognition they deserve.
Nominations are now open for the 2022 Unsung Hero Award of Australian Science Communication.
Nominate a peer via this form.
UPDATE: Nominations close at 9 AM […]
The Australian Science Communicators invites you to join an ASC2023 Conference satellite event, Welcome Reception and Demo Extravaganza. This event will be an opportunity for locals and those visiting to catch-up and learn from each other.
It is open to anyone interested in scicomm to participate and attend, even if they aren’t attending the conference. So […]