Translating science into action

[ 1 July 2010; 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. ] Science is a discipline that can make a major difference to society, but scientific results often need some help to be translated into actions.

This joint event considers the different disciplines that help convert science content into actions in the community:

Extension officers are educating farmers about scientific research that can improve their […]

Job opportunity Sydney – Communications Officer, Medical/Scientific focus

EXPERIENCED COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER – MEDICAL/SCIENTIFIC FOCUS
Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) was Australia’s first dedicated paediatric research facility and continues to be one of the nation’s most highly regarded independent medical research centres. Located at Westmead, its research focuses on the areas of embryonic development and birth defects, cancer, nerve cell signalling and gene […]

The future of journalism–VIC

TONIGHT
posted on behalf of the Australasian Medical Writers Association
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 AMWA Victoria members for a discussion on what the media world is today and what it may be tomorrow.
Guest speaker: Louise Connor, […]

6 month full time position available BRISBANE

Marketing and Communications Officer – HEW Level 6 – St Lucia
SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICS
The School of Mathematics and Physics is part of the Faculty of Science. Through its disciplines, the School aims to provide a stimulating and rewarding environment in which staff can teach creatively and students can learn successfully. The School hosts a […]

Australian Earth Sciences Convention – 4-8 July 2010, Canberra

Message from Monica Yeung, myeung@gondwana-dreaming.com – please get back to Monica if you have any questions
http://www.aesc2010.gsa.org.au/
*If you are still wondering if the AESC is the conference for you, wonder no more.** Here is all you need to know:
TEN REASONS TO ATTEND THE AESC*
– Learn new stuff 6 concurrent themes http://www.aesc2010.gsa.org.au/index.html, integrated poster sessions – Don’t […]

The Future of Journalism talk VIC

posted on behalf of the Australasian Medical Writers Association
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 AMWA Victoria members for a discussion on what the media world is today and what it may be tomorrow.
Guest speaker: Louise Connor, […]

Comms Manager

Looking for an experienced, senior communicator/comms manager for established research agency. CRC experience is desirable. Ring or email me for further details.
Julian Cribb FTSE
Julian Cribb & Associates
ph +61 (0)2 6242 8770 or 0418 639 245
http://www.sciencealert.com.au/jca.html
www.scinews.com.au
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11th PCST-2010, New Delhi, India, December 06-10, 2010

> Subject: 11th PCST-2010, New Delhi, India, December 06-10, 2010 > > The 11th International Conference on > Public Communication of Science & Technology (PCST-2010) > Science Communication Without Frontiers > > NASC Complex, Todapur, DPS Road , Pusa, New Delhi-110012, India > December 06-10, 2010 > > being organized by > International Network on […]

The reporters’ path of easy virtue

Hi ASC-ers
An interesting piece by Jonathan Holmes on the ABC’s Drum.
He’s talking about the tendency of reporters to avoid objective analysis of issue. Instead they simply report on the stances taken by both sides in a conflict.
It’s easy, undemanding and keeps them out of trouble.
“But supposing that one side in a dispute – any […]

Canberra’s Sustainable House visit

[ 11 July 2010; 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] Come with ASC to visit Canberra’s sustainable house Continue reading