Rally for Research – Adelaide

A call to ASC members to rally for medical research Continue reading

Easter, Media 140 Frontiers and a Social Media question

It’s that time of year again. Hot cross buns are turning up in offices all over Victoria, the sound of foil crinkling back, revealing the sweet perfume of chocolate (the quality of which will vary) shaped into cute small furry animals. Then it’s a HOLIDAY where you get to see those things you love so […]

Call for Conference Papers: Popular Culture Association of Australia and New Zealand (POPCAANZ)

POPCAANZ is a new organisation for anyone studying popular culture.  Our members span academics, professionals and enthusiasts.  As the chair of the Popular Science area, I would like to invite ASC members to submit abstracts for our upcoming 2011 conference at the end of June in Auckland, NZ.
The deadline for abstracts is March 1st, […]

National Launch of the International Year of Chemistry

The International Year of Chemistry has its official launch next Tuesday, 8 February, in Canberra.
The website for the launch information and registration is via this pdf on the shac communications website.
The website for IYC Australia is http://iyc2011.org.au/about-the-iyc-australia.html. Check out the events calendar.
I’m assured that science communication will play a role during the year. Check out […]

NBCF and PCFA Annual Research Update

Hear about the latest advances in breast and prostate cancer research from Australia’s leading scientists. Continue reading

ASC AGM and ASCSA end of year get together 13 Dec

[ 13 December 2010; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] ASC Annual General Meeting and Quiz Night Date: Monday 13th December, 2010 Time: 6:00pm – 9:30pm Venue: RiAus, Science Exchange, Exchange Place, Adelaide Cost: RiAus and ASC members: free Non members: $10 Non member students: $5 Registration: http://ascnationalagmsa2010.eventbrite.com

The RiAus is proud to host the Australian Science Communicators (ASC) Annual General Meeting (AGM). This will be […]

Event: ‘Innovate and communicate’ + Canberra AGM

[ 24 November 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Join ASC Canberra to hear James Bradfield Moody talk about the emerging new wave of innovation and participate in the ASC Canberra Annual General Meeting. Continue reading

ASCSA Video editing workshop (1/11/10)

[ 1 November 2010; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] ASCSA Video Production Workshop With Josh Cockfield, Rob Morrison, Deane Hutton and Steve Kern

http://ascsa-video-workshop.eventbrite.com

Date: Monday 1st November 2010

Time: 6pm-9pm

Venue: RiAus main auditorium

Video is a powerful communication tool and is no longer the sole domain of TV stations and established production companies.

Cameras are getting cheaper, editing can be done on a basic laptop and the Internet […]

“Do we really need the oceans?” (Wed 20/10/10 in Sydney)

[ 20 October 2010; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Come and join us for the second of our *Biodiversity in the Pub* series

“Do we really need the oceans?”

The importance of the oceans to the planet’s biodiversity will be discussed with OceanWatch’s Brad Warren, marine invertebrates researchers Maria Byrne and leopard seal expert and Antarctic researcher, Tracey Rogers. The discussion will be chaired by Wilson […]