We’re Science in Public
For over 20 years we’ve been helping researchers find their story, shape it and then share it with the audiences that matter to you: the public, media, government, industry.
We helped announce how CSIRO made Wi-Fi faster, the discovery of the Higgs boson, the loss of coral cover on the Great Barrier Reef, ‘Dishbrain’, and hundreds of other impactful stories. Our team includes science writers, science communicators, science publicists, science videographers.
We help scientists and researchers turn complex research into real-world impact, while staying true to the science.
We support research labs, companies and associations with an end-to-end science communication service.
Learn more about our services, read our latest stories, or join our newsletters.
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Our services
Science in Public is Australia’s science PR agency. We are trusted advisors to government, university and independent research groups.
We help researchers turn complex ideas into stories people remember; across social, mainstream media, pitches, publications, video, events and conferences. Learn more about our services.
Newsletters
Scientists & Researchers
Join our bi-monthly newsletter for practical science writing, editing, and communications planning advice, funding opportunities, and invites to upcoming training events.
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Latest stories
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Help your brain filter out tinnitus and get your life back this Tinnitus Awareness Week
Experts available to talk about tinnitus, their family experience, and how new tools can make a difference for millions of people. A free trial of the latest evidence-based therapies is available for Tinnitus Awareness Week. The seven-day challenge incorporates the latest research from Newcastle University in the UK along with research from Auckland University, the…
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$129 million Care Economy Cooperative Research Centre starts work today
Who will care for me as I age? Who will care for my children so I can go to work? Who will support me so that I can participate fully in life? How can we help the carers? How can we guarantee quality and safety of care into the future? Can technology improve care and reduce costs?
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Volcanic bubbles help foretell the fate of coral in more acidic seas
By 2100 Australian and global coral reef communities will be slow to recover, less complex, and dominated by fleshy algae, as high carbon dioxide changes ocean chemistry. An international study published today in Communications Biology has used unique coral reefs in Papua New Guinea to determine the likely impact of ocean acidification on coral reefs in the face…
Media training
Know your audience, know your story
Our full day courses are for groups of six to twelve people, and shorter workshops for groups of 20 to 200. We offer online and onsite engagement, media, communication and presentation training for researchers from early career to leadership.
We’ve trained thousands of researchers from leading Australian research organisations
Perth (full)
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Sydney
Friday, 20 February 2026
Melbourne
Tuesday, 10 March 2026
MEDIA TRAINING
Book an upcoming training workshop
We host regular media training workshops across Australia. These sessions cater to small groups and are open to all researchers and communicators. Learn more about our private and bespoke training workshop options.
Researchers: book a one-to-one consultation
We offer cost-effective, bespoke advice for researchers and science communication professionals with our Creative Director, Niall Byrne, one of Australia’s most experienced and respected science publicists. Book a one-hour consultation on the communication potential of your next paper, and other advice that may complement your in-house capabilities.
Or meet with Tanya Ha to discuss how to build your research profile online and on the socials.
Or book with Duncan Byrne for advice on your deep tech communication.
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.