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Maria Taylor: how we lost 20 years on climate change action

Dr Maria Taylor has devoted the past several years to investigating the dramatic change in Australians' attitudes to climate change action between 1987 and...

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Maria Taylor

Launch of 'Communication and Engagement with Science and Technology: Issues and Dilemmas'

CPAS is delighted to announce the publication of Communication and Engagement with Science and Technology: Issues and Dilemmas, described as 'A Reader in...

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Opening Doors

Opening Doors is a pioneering project which offers young immigrants from disadvantaged and refugee backgrounds much needed access to science and technology in...

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The impact of fiction on public perceptions of science

If there’s one place people who normally dislike science are guaranteed to encounter it, it’s in popular fiction. Films, television, plays, comics...

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Perfecting the art of conversation

Climate change is a difficult issue. Many people remain confused about climate science and policy, leading to skepticism and disenfranchisement around both the...

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CPAS staff and students conduct research into diverse topics pertinent to science communication theory and practice. We are committed to publishing our research results in a range of scholarly and public venues, to reach audiences who can best benefit from them.

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