ABOUT US
Australia’s science and deep tech PR experts
What sets us apart
We are passionate about helping scientists get their research into the public space so that it has impact.
Whether that is with the community, government, industry, farmers or patients, we help them find their story and communicate effectively and accurately.
We are a science communication and public relations business based in Melbourne.
We have a core team and associates around Australia.
Our team has a passion for science. We encourage and challenge scientists to reach the public, politicians and the media, while staying true to the science.
We care about the mission
A proven commitment to Australian science and its power to transform lives and industries.
We speak science
We work daily with Australia’s research leaders and understand how to protect accuracy while building impact.
We shape the story
Headlines, first paragraphs and key messages that work for scientists, funders and journalists.
We know the media
Long-standing relationships with Australian science reporters and strong links across the international science press.
We deliver outcomes
Coverage, clarity and campaigns that build reputation and drive engagement.
OUR STORY
We’ve handled some of the biggest stories in science
- Announcing the world’s first printed jet engine – made in Melbourne – media coverage was everywhere from Australia’s ABC to the Daily Mail, The Economist, NHK and Xinhua. The coverage helped fast-track commercialisation of the technology with Airbus, Safran, Raytheon and others.
- Assisting CERN to announce the discovery of the Higgs boson.
- Revealing to the world that every time you use Wi-Fi you use patented algorithms developed by Australian astronomers looking for exploding black holes.
- Helping Australian researchers announce that half the coral cover on the Great Barrier Reef has been lost in just 27 years, leading to a policy framework that will give the Reef the best chance to recover and adapt to a changing climate.
We’ve been in business for more than a decade. We did the writing and publicity for the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science from 2004 to 2018. We helped L’Oréal Australia create and manage their For Women in Science Fellowships from 2007 to 2015. And we promoted the Eureka Prizes from 2005 to 2015. We’re the national publicists for National Science Week.
MEET our TEAM
Based in Melbourne, with colleagues across Australia and the UK.
How can we help you?
Niall Byrne +61 417 131 977 | niall@scienceinpublic.com.au
Sarah Brooker on +61 413 332 489 | sarah@scienceinpublic.com.au
We’re located all around Australia: Adelaide, Canberra, Newcastle, Sunshine Coast and Melbourne.
Niall and Sarah are in Newport, VIC.