Are scientists selfish?

Popping into my inbox the other day was a review by the journal, Science Communication about a book Open Science. The authors are Julian Cribb and Tjempaka Sari (CSIRO publishing).
Another book from Julian Cribb, I thought, how wonderful. But Julian is no one hit wonder, so why was I surprised. The review […]

Call for Applications to Attend or Sponsor Attendees to Youth ANZAAS 2011

[ 10 July 2011 to 15 July 2011. ] Anyone with links into high schools or direct to senior science students may be interested in promoting this, and if there are bodies out there keen to throw a small amount of dollars toward student scholarships or event funding please let us know.

Applications for Youth ANZAAS 2011: Brisbane are open to science students in grades […]

Researchers rally over $400m cuts

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 […]

Medical Research Rally

For those who missed the Australian Science Media Centre’s (AusSMC) online briefing yesterday. Here tis

NBCF and PCFA Annual Research Update

Hear about the latest advances in breast and prostate cancer research from Australia’s leading scientists. Continue reading

Event: ‘Innovate and communicate’ + Canberra AGM

[ 24 November 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Join ASC Canberra to hear James Bradfield Moody talk about the emerging new wave of innovation and participate in the ASC Canberra Annual General Meeting. Continue reading

ASC-WA goes wild at Perth Zoo

On Friday 15 October, ASC-WA members were treated to an exclusive ‘behind the scenes’ event at Perth Zoo. Continue reading

ASCSA event: Flinders Centre for Science Education 18/10

[ 18 October 2010; 6:31 pm to 8:31 pm. ] Australian Science Communicators SA (ASCSA) Event

The Flinders Centre for Science Education in the 21st Century

Speakers: Bob Buxton and Mark Ward MC- Richard Musgrove

Date: Monday October 18th, 2010 Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Venue: RiAus, Science Exchange, Exchange Place, Adelaide

Cost: ASCSA members: free* (see why & how to join below) Non-members: $10 Non-member students: $5 Bookings: http://ascsa-flinders21c.eventbrite.com

Event […]

Changes to CQ University’s science programs

Update from CQ University’s student advice centre Continue reading

Big Blog Theory finalists and the winner is…

Congratulations to the winners of the ‘big blogs’ and microblogs Continue reading