An invitation to all SciComm people in Melbourne next week! On Tuesday, a group of science communicators are meeting up after work. We’d love it if you could join us for a drink and/or dinner.
When: Tuesday 28 May, from 5:30pm
Where: Fathers Office, 249 Little Lonsdale Street (note there are 2 locations!)
This event is intended to […]
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NEW REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Good news! We are extending the conference registration deadline. Those who have registered and requested an invoice by 12:00pm AEST on Friday 31 May 2024 will be guaranteed conference attendance, catering and inclusion at all the social events. (Deadline for payment of invoices is […]
Response to the Policy Review: 13 May 2024
The Australian Science Communicators (ASC) commends the National Competitive Grants Program consultation process and appreciate the opportunity to provide comment at this stage.
This submission emphasises the pivotal role of science communication professionals in enhancing the impact and public perception of university research, and stresses the need for more […]
For the first year, the ASC is now presenting multiple awards addressing a range of gaps in the current Australian merit landscape.
Nominations closed at 12 PM AEST on Thursday 16 May 2024. We look forward to announcing the award winners at the ASC Conference in Perth, 19 June 2024!
Previous recipients of the Unsung Hero award […]
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Take a look at the schedule and you won’t be able to help but get excited about the fantastic socials planned. Events like the Scitech Extravaganza, the Sundowner Networking event that’s sponsored by CPAS and WABSI, the Gala Dinner at the gorgeous Western Australian Museum and MORE!
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Shanii Phillips, ASC Council Member: Vice President, Policy
The Australian democratic system is truly like no other. In no other country in the world are ordinary citizens allowed to walk into Federal Parliament and bump into MPs, Senators, and political staffers to have open and honest conversations. Science Meets Parliament 2024 (SMP), hosted by Science […]
About the role
For an immediate start, the ASC is seeking the support of a temporary contractor with technical skills in membership database migration/management and web development who can invoice for their time. We expect this role to run for approximately 1 to 3 months, with the potential for ad hoc support needed for the next […]
This event is being run by our friends over at the Science Journalists Association of Australia who have extended an invitation to ASC members to join. We are grateful to the SJAA for this professional development opportunity for our members.
Bianca Nogrady will run two workshops covering everything you need to know to become a successful […]
We are very excited to announce that the Australian Science Communicators 2024 national conference: ASC2024: Support, Connect, Grow will be held at the University of Western Australia!
This is a particularly special conference as we celebrate the 30th year of Australian Science Communicators, and the first time the national conference has been held in Perth. We […]
Our online networking events are starting up again for 2024, with the amazing co-hosts Phil and Claire taking lead to coordinate a series of online opportunities to connect with peers and share knowledge.
Catch up with old friends, make new friends, colleagues and mentors/mentees as ASC national hosts a networking event amongst members.
These monthly events are […]