National Science Week Grants round for 2011

Get your grant proposal writing skills in gear:
The National Science Week Grants round for 2011 will open at 9:00am (EST) 1 October 2010 and will close at 5:00pm (EDT) 22 October 2010. The National Science Week grants provide an opportunity for individuals and organisations that are interested in delivering a science event or activity for […]

A masterclass on the strange beasts of New Holland and the social media world

*The platypus and the whizzywig: A masterclass on the strange beasts of New Holland and the social media world Tuesday 19 October 4.00 – 6.30 pm, State Library of Victoria, Melbourne *
Join James Hutson, ASC Webmaster and Des Cowley, Rare Printed Collections Manager at the State Library of Victoria for a special masterclass on social […]

should science journalists take sides?

Great article by Ed Yong on discover blogs: http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/notrocketscience/2010/09/23/should-science-journalists-take-sides/

A Picture Paints 1000 Words

Imagery in Science Communication
Science communication isn’t just about the words. There’s also the use of visuals including photographs, diagrams, micrographs. These are becoming commonplace and there is an increasing demand to use them effectively.
Paul Ricketts is a Graphic Designer with DUIT Multimedia. He has worked with the ABC in Sydney and Perth and also with […]

Sydney tonight! Biodiversity in the Pub – win $260 in prizes and be on TV

Dear ASCers
If you’re in Sydney tonight, be sure not to miss the first Club Cosmos event, “What Have Animals Ever Done For Us?”
A science in the pub style event, it will be recorded for podcast and vodcast on the COSMOS and RiAus sites later this year. Not only will you have a lot of fun, […]

Is science communication its own field?

Read:
http://jcom.sissa.it/archive/09/03/Jcom0903%282010%29C01/Jcom0903%282010 %29C04
Jenni Metcalfe
Director Econnect Communication
PO Box 734
South Brisbane Q 4101
Australia
www.econnect.com.au
jenni@econnect.com.au
phone: + 61 7 3846 7111, +0408 551 866
skype: jenni.metcalfe
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WA – STARS, SPACE AND SHARKS – science for families

STARS, SPACE AND SHARKS Tickets are available for purchase (online only) at http://starsspaceandsharks.eventbrite.com
Six local primary schools, connected through their science network are collaborating with the School of Science at Curtin University to host the inaugural Space Stars and Sharks ­ Eminent Speakers Event.
This evening event offers families an exciting and rare opportunity to hear from […]

Search for ‘Top Geoshot’ Earth Science Week photo competition
Earth science is all around us. It influences our lives on a daily basis and many of us barely notice it. Geoscience Australia is looking for a collection of ‘Top GeoShots’ to display throughout Earth Science Week. Who better to create those images than you? So get […]

An evening with ESA astronaut Hans Schlegel, Adelaide 30 Sept

[ 30 September 2010; 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. ] An RiAus special event…

An evening with ESA astronaut Hans Schlegel

Thursday, September 30, 2010 from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Elder Hall, North Terrace, ADELAIDE

Free, Book now at http://hansschlegel.eventbrite.com/

European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Hans Schlegel is in Adelaide to take part in National Space Camp Woomera (NSCW) 2010. Join Hans for his only public […]

Sydney – Public Relations Executive position at CCIA

Public Relations Executive
LEADING MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE ON CHILDHOOD CANCER
An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and enthusiastic person to join our team at Children’s Cancer Institute Australia for Medical Research (CCIA).We are looking for an innovative, passionate and energetic person with a drive to work towards our vision to save the lives of all children […]