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Foundations Day Schedule

Day 1

21 September 2026

  • 09:00 – 09:15

    Welcome to country

  • 09:15 – 09:25

    Intro to the session – expectations – brain and body warm-up.

  • 09:25 – 09:55

    Keynote – Lish Fejer

  • 09:55 – 11:15

    Evidence on Trial – Dr Rachelle Bonner

  • 11:15 – 11:35

    Morning tea

  • 11:35 – 12:05

    ‘Who do you think you are? Making friends with your inner imposter’ Associate Professor Jen Martin

  • 12:05 – 12:40

    Strategic sci-com – Actors + Scientists, how does that work? – Patrick Helean and Professor Hans Bachor

  • 12:45 – 13:30

    Lunch

  • 13:30 – 14:15

    Visual Sci-com – Emma Rehn – Science Made Visual & Adrian King - Redboat Ventures

  • 14:15 – 14:25

    Meet your branch Queensland

  • 14:25 – 14:30

    Body Brain Break

  • 14:30 – 16:00

    1 to 1 15 minute sessions/informal chats with today’s presenters and other professional science communicators.

  • 16:00

    Event Conclusion

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Science Communication Foundations Workshop

The Australian Science Communicators (ASC) Invites early career science communicators, scientists, and anyone who is ‘Sci-com Curious’ to come along to Foundations Day September 21 at QUT

With every passing day accurate and trustworthy science communication is becoming more important than ever. This is a great opportunity to brush up on your skills, share your expertise, meet, and network with science and Sci-com practitioners from around Australia

Introduction to Science Communication

Monday 21 September 2026 | QUT Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, Australia

If you’re new to the sector or looking to break into science communication, this pre-conference day is a great place to start.

Designed for early-career researchers, students and emerging communicators, the program introduces the fundamentals of science communication while giving you the opportunity to meet leaders from across the sector and connect with the ASC community.

You’ll hear from experienced practitioners working across media, research, policy, industry and engagement, with practical insights and advice you can start using straight away.

What to expect

  • Science communication fundamentals
  • Media and engagement insights
  • Career pathways and professional advice
  • Networking opportunities with ASC members and speakers
  • Practical skills and inspiration

Testimonials

"I really liked the session by Emma Donnelly on personal brand on the pre-conference day. Personal brand was not a concept that I had thought about before, and it really make me think about my own personal practice and brand."
Conference Participant 2025