Science Bloggers – I want to hear from YOU!

* * *A big thank you to Nancy for sending this out for me before! I thought I’d re-send in case it was lost in weekend emails. There are only a few days left to submit if you are interested.
Hope you had a good weekend!
Mike http://traversingtherazor.wordpress.com/*
*If you write a science related blog, then may […]

Free mental health research seminar

Come along to a free mental health information session held in Brisbane’s Herston hospital precinct.
The Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) invites you to a free seminar to hear from QIMR and UQ researchers about the latest research in mental health.
When: Tuesday 26 October at 10:00am for 10:30am start
Where: Westpac Auditorium, Bancroft Centre
Queensland Institute of […]

Science Communications Officer job opportunity (Sydney)

SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER PV1018 MATERNITY LEAVE (12 MONTH CONTRACT) Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) was Australia’s first dedicated paediatric research facility and continues to be one of the nation’s most highly regarded independent medical research centres. Located at Westmead, its research focuses on the areas of embryonic development and birth defects, cancer, nerve […]

Scientia Pro Publica at Traversing the Razor

*Science Bloggers – I want to hear from YOU!*
If you write a science related blog, then may I invite you to submit blog entries for one of the more popular science blog carnivals on the web. I will be hosting the 25 October edition of Scientia Pro Publica (Science for the People) at my blog, […]

deLaeter Scholarship to develop exhibit for Gravity Discovery Centre

John and Robin de Laeter Science Engagement Scholarship
The Gravity Discovery Centre calls for applications for the John and Robin de Laeter Scholarship. www.gravitycentre.com.au/
*Eligibility* One scholarship will be awarded to a tertiary student or graduate with completed units in Science Communication or equivalent experience.
*Purpose* During the tenure of this scholarship you will work with researchers and […]

Social Media workshop – Getting Started (Adelaide)

[ 22 October 2010; 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Getting started with social media

A professional development workshop presented by Museums Australia (SA Branch)

Friday 22nd October 2010

2pm – 5pm

Edgeloe Room*, Mitchell Building, University of Adelaide

Cost: $20 MA Members

$35 nonmembers

Afternoon tea provided

RSVP ESSENTIAL to enquiries@reganforrest.com by Wednesday 20th October

The workshop is specifically designed for small museums (and other non-profits) with limited resources. Since it will assume […]

Peeling back the layers in natural and cultural interpretation – just 3 weeks to go

Just 3 weeks to Peeling back the layers!
Staged on the Apple Isle, join us as we get to the core of what matters in natural and cultural heritage interpretation.
Can you risk not being there?
Our key note speakers are sure to challenge and inspire you – and our program of dynamic presenters probe a range of […]

considering postgraduate study in Science Communication?

Considering postgraduate study in Science Communication? www.communicatingscience.org
From beautiful coral reefs in the Indian Ocean to majestic tall karri trees to wide open spaces of the outback, Western Australia is a fantastic place to live and UWA is a fantastic place to study. www.westernaustralia.com/au/Pages/Welcome_to_Western_Australia.aspx www.science.uwa.edu.au
Applications to the Science Communication program at The University of Western Australia […]

ASCSA event: Flinders Centre for Science Education 18/10

[ 18 October 2010; 6:31 pm to 8:31 pm. ] Australian Science Communicators SA (ASCSA) Event

The Flinders Centre for Science Education in the 21st Century

Speakers: Bob Buxton and Mark Ward MC- Richard Musgrove

Date: Monday October 18th, 2010 Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Venue: RiAus, Science Exchange, Exchange Place, Adelaide

Cost: ASCSA members: free* (see why & how to join below) Non-members: $10 Non-member students: $5 Bookings: http://ascsa-flinders21c.eventbrite.com

Event […]

Australian tour by Naomi Oreskes – author of Merchants of Doubt

Merchants of Doubt A Series of Free Public Lectures on the History of Climate Science by Naomi Oreskes Professor of History & Science Studies, University of California, San Diego.
In these lectures, Naomi discusses her latest book Merchants of Doubt: How a handful of scientists obscured the truth on issues from tobacco smoke to global warming […]