The SciComm Collective

“There's a lot going on in the world, And I think that sometimes science gets dropped a little bit ... But in terms of media as a whole, it's there. And I think there's a lot more work to do, but I think it's clawing...

Welcome back to Season 3 of The SciComm Collective! In this season we’re talking about how science stories get into public spaces like news, magazines, theatre, parks, museums, science centres, and youth groups. In our...

“I was always interested in the storytelling element. I was really interested in how people create a place where people can just be themselves and talk.” – Crystal Ngo Welcome to the final episode of our Winter Shorts...

"Kathakars were known as storytellers, and these are ways of telling mythological stories: they convey meanings through the form of dance, and you can think about it in sociological terms - the dancer is conveying a...

“When they’re discussing something, I feel that I need to listen to it…” – Ryan Siew When you make a podcast, you should make something that you care about and that *you* would want to listen to. On this Winter Shorts...

“Next time you find yourself avoiding the work you should be doing, remember: your values hold the key to success.” – Tom Carbery Are you ever so worried about failing at something that you actively seek out other...

"With science, obviously we're not trying to sell any tickets, but we're still trying to communicate with people, change behavior, inspire people to think about things differently... Being able to pivot in that same way...

<p>As The University of Western Australia gears up for the return of EnviroFest later in 2026, Ke chatted to the former guild environment officer Julia about the mission and logistical efforts required to bring a...

<p>“There should be no assumed knowledge in the rules” – Nick Godfrey </p><p><br /></p><p>Today, Rae sits down with Nick Godfrey to discuss his work developing a board game that teaches players about physics as covert...

<p>“When I go into those two different communities, I have to introduce myself differently” – Dr Jarita Holbrook</p><p>Today, Kate, Rae and Felice sit down with Dr Jarita Holbrook to talk about their experience working...

<p>“I think of the audience as a fried egg” – Phil Dooley </p><p>Today, Clare sits down with Dr Phil Dooley (the current President of the Australian Science Communicators) to discuss art and audiences. Together they...

<p>Keelan investigates what consensus reality is with Holly and Camila and how this relates to our work as science communicators. They delve into the theory behind this concept and discuss the intricacies behind mimesis...

<p>Join Kate (Master of Science Communication student, the University of Western Australia) and Camila (PhD Candidate, the University of Western Australia) as they talk with Alana Dooley about her journey in science...

<p>Join Emma (PhD Candidate, The University of Western Australia) today as she talks to children’s book author Pamela Freeman. They discuss how Pamela got into writing ecological picture books for children, where her...

<p>Let’s get inspired! Ahead of the Innovators’ Tea Party’s ten-year anniversary celebration, join Holly (Master of Science Communication student, The University of Western Australia) as she talks with committee members...