Centre for the Public Awareness of Science
@ANU_CPAS
✏️ The Centre for the Public Awareness of Science, at the Australian National University ✏️ Learn more or study with us: http://linktr.ee/anu_cpas
Today is #HumanRightsDay2024 The head of the UNESCO Chair in Science Communication for the Public Good @Sujatha__Raman and Professor Brian Schmidt @cosmicpinot discuss the human right to science, and why this is particularly important during a time of crisis.
The human right to science "can also serve as a spark for human imagination and curiosity. And this is where its true power resides," write Professor Sujatha Raman @Sujatha__Raman and Professor Brian Schmidt @cosmicpinot in The Conversation. science.anu.edu.au/news-events/ne…
👏👏👏 Congratulations to CPAS's Associate Professor Dr Will Grant, who is the new Associate Dean Higher Degree Research at @systemsanu 🔗 cpas.anu.edu.au/news-events/ne…
Join 6 Canberra artists as they unveil their new artwork, inspired by talks from six comics scholars. Come discover the art, grab a drink, and mingle madly! 📍 Smith's Alternative 📅 Thursday, July 3, 5pm smithsalternative.com/events/science…
🌟 Nominations are open for the ACT Emerging Scientist of the Year Award! 🌟 Are you or someone you know an early-career researcher? Nominate now and celebrate contributions to knowledge and innovation in the ACT. 🧬🔬 act.gov.au/community/hono…
Australian science—such as the development of climate-resilient wheat, green ammonia, and Omega-3 canola—has driven the creation of nutritious products and sustainable farming practices. These innovations support food security at home and help export high-quality produce to…
🎓Outstanding Student Project Alert 🎓 ✨Quoll and the Stars!✨ A beautiful, soulful and exquisitely illustrated children's book, created by the brilliant 2025 SCOM3003 Special Project student, Tilda Joy Blackbourn-Rooney 🌌 popsicule.weblogs.anu.edu.au/quoll-and-the-… #extinction #anthropomorphism
SCIENCE. ART. FILM. is back! Join us for a screening of cult classic TANK GIRL, followed by a panel on the science and themes of the film -- all for under 10 AUD! 🦘💥🚀 See you this 26 March, Wednesday, 6:00 PM: tickets.nfsa.gov.au/Events/Science…
SCIENCE. ART. FILM. returns with Season 6 and we're starting it with a bang! 🥳 Join us for a screening of cult classic TANK GIRL (1995), followed by a panel on the science & themes of the film! See you this 26 March, Wednesday, 6:00 PM, Arc Cinema! tickets.nfsa.gov.au/Events/Science…
📯"Science. Art. Film." Season 6 announcement!📯 Book your tickets now (8$) for the 20th Anniversary #cult #classic #postapocalyptic #scifi "Tank Girl" tickets.nfsa.gov.au/Events/Science… #canberra #ScienceArtFilm #filmscreening in collab with @ANU_CPAS @systemsanu and @NFSAonline
Through The Kavli Foundation's new grants in ethics, science and the public, we are empowered to bring ethical considerations and public engagement into astronomy, creating guidelines to help astronomers engage Indigenous knowledge holders. Read more at kavlifoundation.org/news/bringing-…
We are excited to announce new grants in "Ethics, Science, and the Public." These projects will explore societal and ethical considerations of basic research projects. kavlifoundation.org/science-and-so… #scicomm #sciengage #basicscience #discoveryscience
The CFP for #AusSTS2025 is officially open! This year's theme is 📡SIGNALS AND NOISES📡 and will be hosted in Naarm/Melbourne, 9 - 11 July Deadline is 14 March, 11:59pm Reach out to our convenors @internet_chris and @foodanthrop with any questions! aussts.org/aussts-2025-cf…
Very excited about my latest article (open access!) published in Science as Culture, looking at the democratization of biotechnology in community science labs! doi.org/10.1080/095054…
Next Monday, the 2025 ANU Commencement Address keynote will be delivered by science and environment edu-tainer and CPAS alumna Lee Constable @Constababble ! See you there! orientation.anu.edu.au/o-week-events/…
It's been a while but the impact is so huge! Thanks @DrGrahams @AusHCKenya @dfat and @ANU_CPAS for Science Circus across Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda. Now we have Science centres in all the countries. Can we do Rwanda?
🔭 If you have a creative idea for a fun, interactive STEM event that will inspire the Canberra community, Inspiring the ACT want to hear from you! The grants aim to inspire wide community participation in STEM and create more STEM engagement opportunities.
☄️🦸♀️ "I have always been interested in extreme characters in pop culture, including mad clowns, performers and scientists" Kicking off 2025 in the most colourful way, with this ANU Reporter profile of @ANU_Popsicule's Dr Anna-Sophie Jürgens: reporter.anu.edu.au/all-stories/sc…
"If I can help change minds about challenging science topics through compelling communication, I’ll be thrilled!" @scienceANU interviewed Lily Logan on her experience as a Masters student at CPAS and her internship @MulligansFlat ▶️ science.anu.edu.au/news-events/ne…
That's a wrap on science at ANU for 2024! Wishing everyone a safe and happy festive season🎄🎆
Earlier this year, @christerdesilva of the UNESCO Chair Team was part of the 2024 Humboldt Residency Programme @AvHStiftung In this video from the programme's first week, he discusses with Adenike Adebukola Akinsemolu the need for Indigenous voices in biodiversity work.
How can we live a sustainable life in harmony with nature? 🌿 The participants in the 2024 #HumboldtResidencyProgramme, @adenikeakins and @christerdesilva, find the answers in indigenous communities. Read more in our Residency Diary! 📝 @ksw_residency humboldt-foundation.de/en/apply/spons…
This lecture on the case for hope by Professor Joan Leach from @ANU_CPAS will be great way to end the year! 🗓️: 5.30pm 18th December at Smith's Alternative, Canberra & online Hosted by @auscicomm. science.anu.edu.au/news-events/ev…