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Organisation profile
Organisation profile
Welcome to the Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science (CPAS). We are a leading centre in Australia for research, education and practice in science communication and engagement. CPAS was the first science communication centre in Australia and is a global leader in the field.
Our mission is to encourage a confident democratic ownership of science. As science and its relationship to society changes in unprecedented ways, CPAS is reimagining science communication for the 21st century. Our work strongly connects with current debates on transdisciplinary knowledge systems; controversial science and public trust; misinformation and disinformation; inclusive science communication; and inclusive innovation for sustainable development.
Our work sees us exploring the distinctive contribution science communication can – and should – play in addressing major challenges of environmental change, public health, new technologies in agriculture and biomedicine, climate and energy transitions, and biosecurity and defence.
The Centre hosts the ANU RI Lab (Responsible Innovation Lab), POPSICULE (Popular Culture and Entertainment Hub at the ANU) and the UNESCO Chair in Science Communication for the Public Good.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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ARC Training Centre for Radiation Innovation (RadInnovate)
Bezak, E., Dasgupta, M., Afshar Vahid, S., Fusil, E., Garrett, R. F., Harvey, K., Hooker, A., Hull, A., Kempson, I., Lane, G., Liang, D., Marinaro, D., McKinnon, M., Mitchell, A., Olver, I., Sardeshmukh, S., Simpson, E., Spooner, N., Taylor, V., Tims, S. & Watson, D.
1/01/25 → 31/12/29
Project: Research
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Looping Genetically Modified Waste: The Circular Economy Challenge for Agricultural Biotech
van der Kley, D., Byrt, C., Darragh, L., Dielen, A., Dixson, H. & Santos, D.
1/12/24 → 30/06/25
Project: Research
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Research output
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Effectiveness of an undergraduate leadership conference in building leadership capabilities of women and non-binary students
Clark, T., Ellis, M. & McKinnon, M., 8 Jan 2025, In: International Journal of Gender, Science and Technology. 16, 3, p. 174-190 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Rethinking AI for Good: Critique, Reframing and Alternatives
Hardcastle, F., Raman, S., Davis, J., de Silva, C. & Nabavi, E., 1 Nov 2025, (Accepted/In press) 2024 Association of Internet Researchers Conference: AOIR.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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“It’s like Texas”: variations on informal gold mining in Central Kalimantan
Barney, K., Astuti, R. & Indriatmoko, Y., 24 Jan 2025, New Mandala: New Perspectives on Southeast Asia.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › General Article