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))