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 […]

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 value of communicating science

On Sunday morning, Tom Carruthers, our co-president, featured on ABC’s Radio National as part of the Ockham’s Razor series. He spoke of the value of expertise in science communication.

Listen to the episode on the ABC RN website, or have a quick read of the transcript below.

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Tegan Taylor: If a tree falls in a forest and […]

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 […]

Save the Date – 24 June 2022 Comm2Inspire, Perth WA

24 June 2022 – Communicate to Inspire 2022, Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre, Perth, Western Australia

C2I 2022 will be hosted at the newly renovated Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre, in partnership with the WA Gould League. Save the date in your calendars or visit the event page on Facebook – more info to come as events unfold!

In […]

WA Event: Communicate to Inspire – 24 June 2021

Brought to you by the ASC-WA, the seventh annual Communicate to Inspire will focus on practical skills-based workshops and the latest research in the discipline.

Options to attend In person and Online!

Our keynote address is by Dr Katie Attwell (UWA), discussing the Coronavax project and immunisation communication. The rest of the conference will have two strands of workshops […]

ASC-WA AGM 2020

Our Annual General Meeting will be held at 6pm on Tuesday 1st December 2020 this year, at The Shoe Bar in Yagan Square (in the back room called the Baby Shoe). This year, the AGM will quickly be followed by our annual QUIZ NIGHT starting at 7pm (with some quiz questions relevant to the very AGM I know you […]

ASC New South Wales AGM Notice

The ASC NSW branch Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held at 4-5 pm on Friday 6 Dec 2019 this year at Quarrymans Hotel, 214-216 Harris St, Pyrmont NSW 2009.
Please email ASC NSW branch if you would like to:

Wrap up of year 2019 and activities
Nominate for a committee position
Contribute ideas for activities and events next year
General catch up and […]

Official notice of 2019 Australian Science Communicators AGM (26 Nov 2019, Canberra)

This is the official notice of the Australian Science Communicators’ Annual General Meeting, to be held in Canberra on 26 November 2019
The 2019 AGM is an opportunity for members to hear about the year’s events at the national level, and also to have their say about what should happen in the year to come. It […]

ASC-WA AGM 2019

Our Annual General Meeting will be held at 6pm on Thursday 14th November 2019 this year, at The Garden Leederville (742 Newcastle St, Leederville WA 6007). There will be food!
Please email ASC WA if you would like to:

Nominate for a committee position
Contribute ideas for events next year
Have any points for general discussion you would like to […]