ANU - Centre for the Public Awareness of Science

An exciting one year postgraduate scholarship program in communication, for science, engineering and technology graduates.

Jointly run by the Australian National University's Centre for the Public Awareness of Science and Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre, the program includes travel to regional areas of Australia staffing the Shell Questacon Science Circus.

What's in it for you?

A recognised and internationally valued qualification:

Graduate Diploma in Science Communication from the Australian National University

New and enhanced skills:

public speaking, presentation and media skills
experience in exhibition design and communication research
team work strategies
special communication skills to present science and technology to students from kindergarten to year 12 and culturally diverse and geographically isolated communities
public relations and promotional skills

An ANU Questacon Scholarship:

ANU Questacon Scholarships are only available to Australian citizens and permanent residents.

In short, the program provides opportunities to test your initiative, challenge your creativity and extend your horizons!

New places to see with the Shell Questacon Science Circus

The Shell Questacon Science Circus is an outreach program of Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre. Students staff the Science Circus as it tours to regional areas of Australia for about 18-20 weeks each year. Involvement with the Science Circus' hands-on public exhibition and science show performances provides a large part of the practical training in science communication.

Course Work Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Science Communication is unlike any other academic program. Students encounter many varied challenges throughout the year. An informal atmosphere is maintained and it is important that students remain flexible and highly committed. Course work sessions are run both at Questacon and the Australian National University and specialist presenters from different organisations are often used. Sometimes the work and interaction with the other students is intense; at other times, students will be expected to work to their own schedule. The program gives students the opportunity to sample a diversity of careers at the interface of science and the community.

Course work is divided into separate modules: Mass Media and Applied Research Project. These provide students with the knowledge and skills to make a valuable contribution to the communication of science. See some examples of their work. There is also the field component (Shell Questacon Science Circus tours) and a student placement program. Further course work is given in preparation for the field component.

How do you apply?

If you have a science-related degree from a recognised university or equivalent institution and the ability to communicate with people then we would like to see an application from you! To receive an application pack send an email to cpas@anu.edu.au. Please note that selected students will be required to have a current probational or full drivers licence at the time of enrolment and that a police records check will be undertaken.

What's in it for you?

New and enhanced skills:

An ANU Questacon Scholarship:

New places to see with the Shell Questacon Science Circus

Course Work Overview

How do you apply?

More about the Shell Questacon Science Circus

APPLICATIONS CLOSE END OF AUGUST

For further information, please email: scicomm.gradprog@anu.edu.au