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"The best part of your day is going to a sci comm course"
As we bid our 2025 Honours Students congratulations and farewell, they recount what led them to CPAS, sci comm, and "one of the best years" of their lives.
Ask a student: Lily (Lil) Logan's Masters experience
"I’ve wanted to work in conservation for a long time, so when I discovered the opportunity to do an internship at Mulligans Flat through ANU, I knew it was the right choice for me."
Read more on the ANU College of Systems and Society website
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Thursday, 15 Jan 2026
Fabien Medvecky elected president of PCST
Following the biannual conference in Aberdeen in May last year, Fabien Medvecky was elected as president of PCST.
Monday, 05 Jan 2026
To equip the communicators of the future: Thomas Hukahu on bringing back more sci comm to PNG
As he prepares to graduate with an Honours Certificate, Mike Gore Scholar Thomas Hukahu talks about the value of science communication in raising the new generation.
Tuesday, 23 Dec 2025
An explosive end to an explosive year: Congrats to the POPSICULE!
Team POPSICULE look back at all the colourful projects and explosive activities from the past year, culminating in them becoming the recipients of the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Programs that Enhance Learning.
Monday, 22 Dec 2025
"The best part of your day is going to a sci comm course" - congrats to our CPAS Honours Students of 2025!
"The best part of your day is going to a ci comm course." As we bid our 2025 Honours Students congratulations and farewell, they recount what led them to CPAS, sci comm, and "one of the best years" of their lives.
Friday, 19 Dec 2025
CPAS in 2025: Thank you for all your support!
Read our Director's EOY message, and a recap of the many highlights from the past year!
Monday, 15 Dec 2025
"A small step toward bridging worlds" – AAS Scholar Jade Suaesi's sci comm story
"Through science, art, and shared curiosity, I found connection ..." Jade Suaesi, a Masters student at CPAS through the Australia Awards Scholarship (AAS), reflects on what brought her from Samoa to Canberra – and what she'll be bringing back.