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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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Profiles
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Participation in orchestration
He, D. (PI), Jones, L. (CoI), Russell, W. (CoI), Tavakoli-Nabavi, E. (CoI) & Watson, P. (CoI)
30/04/26 → 31/07/27
Project: Research
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Investigating Community Engagement in Agricultural Bioeconomies
Santos, D. (PI)
1/03/26 → 30/09/26
Project: Research
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Co-designing Multi-Value Frameworks for Transparent and Ethical Copper Supply Chains
Astuti, R. (PI), Montana, J. (CoI), Raman, S. (CoI) & Walls-Nichols, E. (CoI)
1/02/26 → 31/01/29
Project: Research
Research output
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Climate change drives ecological novelty and new social challenges
Heger, T., Collier, M. J., Higgs, E., Kelz, R. & Montana, J., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Nature Climate Change.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
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Commentary set: science communication in changing political winds
Medvecky, F. & Leßmöllmann, A., Mar 2026, In: Journal of Science Communication. 25, 1, 5 p., C01.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
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Communicating science in an age of bewilderment; or, a brief technological tectonics of our communication landscape
Grant, W. J., 2026, In: Journal of Science Communication. 25, 1, 13 p., C02.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
Activities
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Achieving Research Impact: A Conversation with Dr Pep Canadell
Hong, S. (Organiser), Canadell, J. (Panellist), Santos, D. (Organiser) & Tran, J. (Panellist)
31 Aug 2026Activity: Hosting or Participating in Events › Conference Event
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Practical barriers to using psychological inoculation against misinformation: The perspectives of Australian professional biosecurity communicators
Nurse, M. (Presenter) & Grant, W. (Contributor)
6 Jun 2026Activity: Contribution to Event/Engagement › Contribution to Conference/Workshop
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Research into misinformation in Australia
Nurse, M. (Presenter) & Grant, W. (Contributor)
27 May 2026Activity: Contribution to Event/Engagement › Contribution to Conference/Workshop
Prizes
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Agrifood Innovation Institute evokeAG 2025 Conference Attendance Grant
Darragh, L. (Recipient), 2025
Prize: Prizes and Awards
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ANU Media and Outreach Awards - Quirkiest/Most Unusual Story Award
Walker, G. (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Prizes and Awards