Ministers Husic (Science) and Clare (Education) are conducting an Inquiry into the low rate of commercialising R&D in Australia.

ASC put in a formal response, claiming that communication was the missing ingredient.

We have 7 recommendations:1.  Recognise the role science communicators can play to help industry, government and researchers understand each other’s perceptions, concerns […]

Executive Officer, Australian Science Communicators

10 – 15 hours per week (approx) $65 per hourRemote/National roleJob-sharing possible

About the role

The Executive Officer is the central hub for Australian Science Communicators (ASC) member enquiries and supporter of the National Executive Committee’s projects and initiatives. 

In the immediate term, we are seeking the support of a contractor for on average […]

A very warm welcome to our new Council as we head into 2025! These members were elected to Council at our recent AGM and have since chosen to fill a range of roles that support ASC’s strategic vision.

Please join us in welcoming the new team!

Council Roles

President: Phil DooleyVice President: Jen Martin (Chair of Awards Sub-committee)Vice […]

The Australian Science Communicators (ASC) Annual General Meeting (AGM) for 2024 was held on 12 December. It was a great chance to reconnect and share key updates on ASC’s activities, achievements, opportunities, and financial health – and to welcome a new President and national council.

2024 saw the ASC strengthen key partnerships nationally and internationally, including […]

The Australian Science Communicators (ASC) proudly announces its new President, Dr Phil Dooley, elected at the Annual General Meeting held earlier today.

Dr Dooley has been an active contributor to the ASC for nearly 20 years, serving as National Vice President alongside three Presidents, as Branch President of both NSW and ACT, and most recently as […]

Fri, Dec 13, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM AEDT

This month, Jen will be joined by the ASC 2024 Unsung Hero of Science Communication, Dr Catriona Nguyen-Robertson.

Catriona started as an immunologist and is now an enthusiastic science communicator and educator, teaching STEM students how to communicate their research or complex scientific information.

Come along […]

THE CASE FOR HOPE

Professor Joan Leach, Former ASC National President, & Director, the Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science (CPAS), ANU

5.30 PM AEDT, Wednesday 18 December 2024, in person and online

Although recent events have seen some setbacks for science communication, there are good things happening too.

Professor Leach will outline a number […]

By Camille Thomson

Recently I was given the opportunity to attend the Launch and Forum of Innovation Aus’ The Industry Papers for 2024. The Industry Papers is the third in the InnovationAus.com ‘Papers’ series. An 80-page tabloid newspaper filled with the energy and ideas of policy and technology leaders from across Australia.

There are important questions being asked […]

from Scientell

It is with deep sadness that we mourn the loss of Paul Holper, co-director and co-founder of Scientell. Paul was a highly respected leader in the research and science communication community.Paul leaves a lasting legacy in environmental and climate change communication. He was a generous leader, mentor and friend. His care for his colleagues […]