Magpies, flat Earth theories, and super villains: Future Science Talks comedy edition
16 Jul 2025
Catch up on the recent Future Science Talks: Comedy Edition shows, where ANU experts Crys Clitheroe (CPAS), Dr Ian Le (MSI), and Associate Professor Peter Hoefner (Computing) use humour to discuss their research.
American science is in crisis. It’s a great opportunity for Australia to snap up top scientists
10 Jul 2025
Dr Kylie Walker (CPAS) says that what Australia does next with its science policy could change the trajectory of a generation of scientists.
Communicating complex ideas, in just three minutes: our 2025 3MT candidates
9 Jul 2025
Imagine condensing an 80,000-word thesis into a three-minute presentation. That’s exactly the challenge faced by PhD students in the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition at the recent College final.
Elena is uncovering the social perception of AI
16 Jun 2025
From astrophysics to public deepfake installations, Elena Denia shares what led to her studying the social perception of AI.
Lee Constable: writer, public edu-tainer, science communicator
10 Jun 2025
From social media to events to print to television and hopefully towards the big screen - Lee Constable has been exemplary of the versatility, importance, power and fun of science communication.
CPAS welcomes largest new cohort of HDRs in its history
6 May 2025
The Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science (CPAS) is proud and excited to welcome the most HDR students in its history. Our 2025 cohort will be studying a whole...
New Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) urges collegiality amid challenging time for university sector
9 Apr 2025
Professor Joan Leach from Science Communication has been appointed the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at ANU.
Sharing the joy of science: how Lee Constable helps kids become superheroes
28 Mar 2025
Author, TV presenter and ANU graduate Lee Constable is sharing her passion for science with the next generation.
Meet the ANU student turning undergraduate research into a podcast
27 Mar 2025
ANU student and Tuckwell Scholarship recipient Chris Jackson shares his latest project, a podcast dedicated to highlighting the research of undergraduate students at ANU.
Pop culture portrayals of women in STEM are no laughing matter
13 Mar 2025
Female scientists are sidelined and stereotyped in TV comedies and films. This risks reinforcing outdated gender norms.