Opportunities to communicate about your science:
- Work in schools through CSIRO’s Scientists in Schools program
- Talk to the public during National Science Week – activities vary in each state
- Be an expert – get yourself listed with the Australian Science Media Centre (AusSMC)
- Consider applying for a science prize – see what’s around and whether you’re eligible via our prizes calendar
- Read top tips from the experts and other scientist/communicators in the Inspiring Australia Toolkit
- Got any videos? The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is Australia’s science channel
- Write 800 words on a topical issue and publish it online through The Conversation
- Refresh your media skills with Science Media Savvy courtesy of the AusSMC
- Do more on stage – consider the Three Minute Thesis or FameLab
- Take your science story onto community radio, e.g. Einstein A Go-Go on 3RRR
Opportunities to study science communication:
The University of Western Australia – Undergraduate (major in Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Biomedical Science and Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)) and Postgraduate (Masters of Science Communication)
University of Queensland – Undergraduate (Bachelor of Science/Journalism)
Australian National University – Undergraduate (major in Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Honours)) and Postgraduate (Masters of Science Communication)
Monash University – Undergraduate (Bachelor of Science Advanced – Global Challenges )
University of New South Wales – Postgraduate (Master of Science (Professional)
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