Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science

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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