Australian science has just gained its millionth fan on worldwide internet phenomenon Facebook, the Chief Scientist, Professor Ian Chubb announced at the Australian Science Communicators National Conference in Sydney today.
“The milestone makes Australian website ScienceAlert.com.au the world’s #1 provider of science news on Facebook,” managing director Chris Cassella said.
“We’re also now the world’s […]
LISTEN to the edited podcast: Communicating health and climate change (mp3)
In March 2012 ASC Victoria and the Australasian Medical Writers Association held a dinner conversation with leading researchers and communicators.
Discussion Panel:
Fiona Armstrong, Convener of the Climate and Health Alliance
Dr Marion Carey, VicHealth Senior Research Fellow at Monash Sustainability Institute
Amanda McKenzie, Communications Director at the Climate Commission
Facilitation – Ian […]
Interesting article in terms of using social media to reach a demographic and how to reach that elusive age group.
http://uk.ibtimes.com/articles/258803/20111130/facebook-apps-bring-millions-new-young-readers.htm
VICTORIA
The Victorian Committee of the ASC promotes and supports science communication by organising professional development and networking events for local ASC members. We invite knowledgeable and relevant professionals to speak on current issues relating to science communication.
Previous Events
The Brain That Repairs Itself?
Tuesday September 13 2011
Dr Clare Parish and Dr Lachlan Thompson, from the Florey Neuroscience Institutes, gave a special […]
The Florey Neuroscience Institutes presents the 15 Kenneth Myer Lecture Brain Power” by Prof David Attwell
Have you ever wondered how our brains have evolved over the years? Or why it is still not possible to do a brain transplant?
This year’s lecture will feature leading British neuroscientist Professor David Attwell, an inspiring speaker and world expert […]
The media scene has changed, and so has the role of the media release. But what is the new role, and how can science make the best use of them?
ASC QLD’s first writing workshop for 2011 will teach you how to:
How to identify the most important and interesting thing in the story, the essential […]
ASC VIC – Novel sci-comm activities targeting adults: Tuesday 2 August, 6.30pm – 8.30pm, Ian Potter Room, Graduate House, University of Melbourne, 220 Leicester Street, Carlton VIC. Please RSVP… Continue reading
I recently visited the media140 conference in Brisbane a number of weeks ago. There I met Elena McMaster, the Nanotechnology Project Campaigner for Friends of the Earth Australia. As a science communicator for an NGO, I thought she might have an interesting perspective on science communication. We had been emailing, but finally had a chat […]
It’s that time of year again. Hot cross buns are turning up in offices all over Victoria, the sound of foil crinkling back, revealing the sweet perfume of chocolate (the quality of which will vary) shaped into cute small furry animals. Then it’s a HOLIDAY where you get to see those things you love so […]
Yesterday in Melbourne and Sydney, rallies were held to protest against the possible $400m (20%) reduction in the National Health and Medical Research budget. Thousands gathered outside Parliament house in Melbourne, scientists, students and professors stood alongside those who were the recipients of the medical research scientists had conducted.
From a student at the rally:
I am […]