I’m interested in ASC members’ views on the use of world-class and breakthrough in media releases.
We try to avoid them.
I generally think that if the work is good it doesn’t need the puff. The journalists can add it in if they want.
Noel Turnbull made a similar comment in a piece on Crikey today.
So, for instance, […]
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The Future of Journalism
The Internet, digital technology and the rise of social networking have changed consumer demand and work opportunities for journalists forever. Join the Victoria branch of AMWA for a discussion on what the media world is today and what it may be tomorrow.
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________________________________ Tasty weeds, bright black holes, Antarctic ice and reversing shoulder joints.
Join us at the pub to hear the latest science from 16 of Australia’s top young scientists as they talk about their discoveries over a drink and dinner next Monday 7 June in Melbourne.
Science performer Chris Krishna-Pillay will challenge them to describe their work […]
Hello SCERN Members (c/o ASC e-mailing list),
During my call earlier for recommendations re: future SCERN actions, there were some requests for a list of PhD thesis in science communication.
Such a list was compiled recently by CPAS for the PCST Network. I have copied it below for the benefit of those who might be interested. If […]
Submissions are requested for Science Made Marvellous, a collaborative national poetry and science project themed across science matters in the fields of Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics, scientific discoveries, scientists or science in general. Submit up to five poems, as either text or as audio for consideration for an anthology of four chap books and […]
The NSW Branch of the Australian Science Communicators is pleased to invite all members and guests to our June 10th meeting:
SUCCESSFUL FREELANCING FOR SCIENCE COMMUNICATORS by Valerie Khoo and Bianca Nogrady
DATE: Thursday 10th June PLACE: Clarendon Hotel at 156 Devonshire St Surry Hills (5 min walk up from Central Station) TIME: 6:30pm for 7:00pm […]
Dear ASCers,
Over the next few weeks you can investigate the biodiversity of suburban Western Australia, see rarely-displayed historical specimens at the Australian Museum in Sydney, experience farmland conservation in action in regional New South Wales and attend an eco-action festival in Queensland.
These are just some of the events occurring in the International Year of Biodiversity. […]
Strategic Communications Manager
* Competitive salary package * Creativity and vision * Challenging and diverse role The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is rapidly establishing itself as a dynamic, contemporary and accessible national home for science – a place for people to listen, talk, blog, download and think about science […]
Celebrate the end of the teaching semester by hearing about some of the science communication practicum projects.
In the science communication practicum unit, students work with industry partners on unique projects.
This week we will hear from: Caris Allen who will be travelling to Brisbane to work with Econnect, Cathi Pham who is placed with the education […]
The postgrad science communication students at UQ have asked me to pass this invitation on to you all:
‘SCIENCE BEYOND TEXT’ Science communication: Creating posters and using images
Ever wanted to create better posters for assessment or conferences? Ever created or come across a fantastic science image and wanted to get it out there?
Come along to this […]