Informal dinner and/or drinks in Melbourne

Join Sarah and the Science in Public team for casual dinner and/or drinks at the Belgian Beer Cafe in Southbank, Melbourne.

The event is intended to be an informal catchup. Pay your own way: pop by for a drink or stay on for dinner.

The detailsLocation: The Belgian Beer Cafe; 5 Riverside Quay, Southbank, MelbourneWhen: Tuesday, 12 […]

The ASC honours & post-graduate research symposium

We are excited to present the program for the ASC Honours and Post-Graduate Research Symposium for 2023. This event is more than a showcase; it signifies our commitment to fostering confidence in our students and providing the community with a timely insight into contemporary research in Australia and Aotearoa, New Zealand.

We are also very excited […]

The ASC honours & post-graduate research symposium

21 November 2023 3pm AEDT | 2:30pm ACDT |5pm NZDT |2pm AEST | 1:30pm ACST | 12pm AWST

In the world of science communication research, it’s not often that students find a platform to present their findings, especially if they’re not pursuing a PhD. Building on the success of last year, we’re championing these budding […]

The Eurkea Prizes

Two special conversation events are coming where ASC members and friends are able to hear from some of the awardees of the 2023 Eureka Prizes.

Eureka Prize with Jo Chandler

16 October 2023, 23 October 2023, 12:30 AEDT

Recording available here: http://www.asc.asn.au/blog/2023/10/25/the-eurekas-with-jo-chandler/

Note the change of date

Jo Chandler is the 2023 winner of the Australian Museum Eureka Prize for […]

Hindsight, insight, foresight in Science Communication – a reflection

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 […]

ASC2023 Demo Extravaganza

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 […]

Science meets Parliament

As part of being an STA member organisation, we have the opportunity to send delegate representatives to Science Meets Parliament. We are looking for expressions of interest from members interested in participating.

Express your interest

Science Meets Parliament is Australia’s most powerful vehicle for deep engagement between the STEM sector and policymakers.

This event offers a program of […]

Join the inaugural ASC Honours and Masters Research Symposium

We would like to invite members and non-members to join us for the inaugural Masters and Honours Research Symposium on 16 November, featuring students researching science communication presenting their work.

The Symposium

This online symposium will see students present their research to the SciComm community, with the opportunity for moderated questions and discussion afterwards.

Check out our program […]

2022 Annual General Meeting

The Australian Science Communicators Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held virtually on Zoom on Wednesday 16 November 2022 at 12:00PM AEDT | 11:30AM ACDT | 11:00AM AEST | 10:30AM ACST | 9:00AM AWST.

View the agenda, President’s report and Treasurer’s report here

Please fill in this form (bit.ly/ASC-AGM22) to:

register to attend the AGM or appoint a […]

The 2023 Science Communicators’ Conference

We’re back! After what feels like an eternity, we’re in the throes of coordinating the next ASC national conference.

Held in Canberra, Australia on the 15-17 February 2023, this conference will be in person with some online accessibility options for those unable to travel.

If you’ve an interest in contributing to the organising committee, please let us […]