Home | The Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science

New UNESCO Chair

Connect, integrate and exchange knowledge about nature, equity and prosperity.

Learn more

Explore the science-society relationship towards responsible innovation.

Find out more

IT'S ALIVE: The POPSICULE WEBSITE!

Explore why it is important to study the cultural meanings of science

Find out

Study »

Discover our degree programs and courses.

Bachelor degrees

Our courses mix practical science communication skills with theory and research skills.

Masters and Graduate Certificate

Advance your science career with a postgraduate qualification in science communication.

PhD & MPhil

Make an original contribution to human knowledge, research and development with this postgraduate degree.

Professional short courses and workshops »

Whether would like to add value to your science, learn how to simply explain your research, be more relaxed during your public presentations or simply hone your communication skills, attend a CPAS short course.

Research »

We conduct research into diverse topics pertinent to science communication theory and practice.

Themes

Our research themes reflect the Centre's cross-disciplinary approach to science communication.

Projects

A list details past and present research projects conducted at CPAS. It provides a good indication of the nature of science communication as well as the breadth of research topics that can be broached in this discipline.