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03/09/2026

Curious about science communication? Start here.

The Australian Science Communicators (ASC) invites early-career science communicators, scientists, and anyone who is ‘sci-com curious’ to join us for Foundations Day on 21 September.

In a world where accurate, trustworthy science communication matters more than ever, Foundations Day is a great opportunity to:
- Build and refresh your science communication skills
- Share your knowledge and ideas
- Meet fellow science and sci-com practitioners
- Connect and network with communicators from across Australia
Whether you’re just starting out, looking to sharpen your skills, or simply curious about science communication, there’s a place for you at Foundations Day.

Come along, meet the community and build your science communication foundations.

Join us for this and more at the Australian Science Communicators National Conference in Brisbane, 22-23 Sept 2026.
https://conferenceasc.asn.au/home/

02/09/2026

🔎 Can I trust this research?

How do we know whether the research we’re reading is actually trustworthy, and how can we make the best evidence easier to find, understand and use?

At ASC 2026, we’re excited to welcome Emeritus Professor Paul Glasziou from Bond University, one of the architects of evidence-based medicine.

On Wednesday morning, Paul will lead a special workshop exploring how we can navigate research evidence with greater confidence, as well as some fascinating over-the-horizon innovations in how the best evidence could be disseminated.

A great session for anyone working at the intersection of science, evidence and communication, and for anyone who has ever wondered: Can I trust this research?

Join us for this and more at the Australian Science Communicators National Conference in Brisbane, 22-23 Sept 2026.
https://conferenceasc.asn.au/home/

01/09/2026

Join your fellow science communicators for a drink and a catch up at one of our local meet-ups. People all over the country discussing questions about science communication! Wear something Science related! Tickets are free via registration here: https://www.asc.asn.au/_events.registration/step1/eventid/40976

Details:
2 September 2026 - 530 PM in your local time zone
Melbourne- Natural History Bar and Grill, 401 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD
Sydney- The Cauliflower Hotel
Brisbane- Saint Lucy Caffe e Cucina - near the Tennis Courts at UQ St Lucia campus
Canberra- ACT Rugby Union Club, 54 McCaughey Street, Turner
Hobart- Mountain Culture Brewery, 105 Murray St, Hobart
Adelaide- West Oak Hotel
Perth- UWA Tavern, Hackett Dr, Crawley

Join your fellow science communicators for a drink and a catch up at one of our local meetups. People all over the country will be discussing questions like:
How did you get into your Science Communicator career? What would be the next (ideal) step in your career? A Science Communicator tip you learnt recently that you would like to share? Your favourite podcast, website or TikTok channel? What and who would you like to see at the 2026 Conference? What lessons have you learned from Science Communication failures? What lessons have you learned from Science Communication triumphs?

Not near a city? Not a worry! You can also join our online networking (listed separately)!

For those who are joining via Zoom:
When: Sep 2, 2026 17:30 Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney: Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/M1egXmVPQI2_vCllH1J8dQ

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

$Science journalism just might save your life! Hear Tom Hartley (ABC, 7:30 Report) and Jasmine Fellows (Refraction Media)...$

26/08/2026

Science journalism just might save your life!

Hear Tom Hartley (ABC, 7:30 Report) and Jasmine Fellows (Refraction Media) discuss the impact of investigative science journalism at the ASC Conference 2026.
They’ll be talking about how science in the media can change lives, using 7:30’s report on vitamin B6 toxicity as a case in point. They’ll also discuss the multi-platform nature of modern media programming, and how science communicators can support the uptake of science.

Join us for this and more at the Australian Science Communicators National Conference in Brisbane, 22-23 Sept 2026.
https://conferenceasc.asn.au/home/

This session is a crossover event with the Science Journalists Association of Australia

25/08/2026

📣 Meet our sponsors: Research Infrastructure Connected

We’re excited to welcome NCRIS's Research Infrastructure Connected (RIC) as a sponsor of ASC Conference 2026!

For science communicators, telling the story of Australian science means looking beyond the research itself to the people, facilities and infrastructure that make it possible.
Australia has a remarkable network of national research infrastructure, supported through the Australian Government’s $4 billion National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy ( ). But with researchers and facilities working across disciplines and around the country, finding the right people, capabilities and stories can be a challenge.

RIC helps make those connections easier — bringing Australia’s NCRIS-funded research infrastructure together in one place.

Whether you’re looking for a research story, seeking an expert, exploring a collaboration or simply wanting to better understand the infrastructure behind Australia’s world-class science, RIC is a great place to start.

We’re delighted to have RIC supporting ASC Conference 2026 as they celebrate NCRIS's 20th anniversary and we look forward to connecting with them in Brisbane!
Learn more about RIC and NCRIS: https://riconnected.org.au/

20/08/2026

Can’t make it to the ASC Conference in person? You can still be part of the action!
Join us virtually as we stream sessions live from our main room, so you can hear from our headliners, catch some great talks and stay connected to the conference from wherever you are.

Get your virtual conference ticket: https://www.asc.asn.au/conference-2026/ -section

Virtual tickets are $110 per day for ASC members or $150 per day for non-members.
No need to miss out - join us online!

13/08/2026

ASC 2026 Conference is happening soon! Have you secured your ticket?

😯 We have Virtual Tickets now available!
Check the event details on https://www.asc.asn.au/events/

Join us in person or online in September!!

06/08/2026

ASC Conversations is happening on the 13th of August! This time ASC Vice President Jen Martin will be conversing with Patrick Helean. Make sure to head over to asc.asn.au and visit our events page for more details.

ASC Conversations is a bi-monthly online event hosted by ASC Vice President Jen Martin. Each session is a live conversation with a guest science communicator, where they share their career story, insights, and approaches to communicating science. It’s a chance to share stories and knowledge, ask questions and leave with new ideas about how to communicate science effectively with different audiences.

See you there!

21/07/2026

Now that school holidays are done, we're giving you three more days to get your nominations in!

Do you know someone who’s had a huge impact in science communication? Now is the time to give them the recognition they deserve - nominations are open for the 2026 ASC Awards! Let's celebrate the people who elevate us!

The ASC is thrilled to present multiple awards addressing a range of gaps in the current Australian merit landscape, recognising career achievements, projects, scientists and
unsung heroes in the Australian science communication community. You can find all the details about the awards and how to nominate a person or project on our website: https://www.asc.asn.au/awards/.

Nominations close at 5 PM AEST on Thursday 23 July 2026. Award winners will be announced at the ASC Conference in Brisbane, 23 September 2026. Please note that nominators must be current financial members of Australian Science Communicators (however, award nominees don’t necessarily need to be members).

16/07/2026

Do you know someone who’s had a huge impact in science communication? Now is the time to give them the recognition they deserve - nominations are now open for the 2026 ASC
Awards!

The ASC is thrilled to present multiple awards addressing a range of gaps in the current
Australian merit landscape, recognising career achievements, projects, scientists and
unsung heroes in the Australian science communication community.
You can find all the details about the awards and how to nominate a person or project on our website: https://www.asc.asn.au/awards/.

Nominations close at 5 PM AEST on Monday 20 July 2026. Award winners will be
announced at the ASC Conference in Brisbane, 23 September 2026.
Please note that nominators must be current financial members of Australian Science
Communicators (however, award nominees don’t necessarily need to be members).

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