Communication tips for scientists who need to get their stories out there:

• Craig Cormick explains how scientists can get their arguments across to members of the public, published in Nature 29 January 2020.
• A good communications strategy can get your research seen by decision makers, says Rebecca Fuoco, published in Nature 28 July 2021.

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)
• 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, Falling Walls Lab, 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))
  • 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))
  • Postgraduate (Masters of Science Communication)

• Monash University
  • Undergraduate (Bachelor of Science Advanced – Global Challenges)

• University of New South Wales
  • Postgraduate (Master of Science (Professional))