For experts
You know the evidence. Journalists need to hear from you. The Australian Science Media Centre (AusSMC) can help you have a voice in the media, giving your research real-world impact.
Need some training or advice?
Not sure if you're ready to face the media just yet? Contact us to be included in our 'offline' AusSMC database.
We also provide a number of training activities to help you get science media savvy. Media training workshops include:
- Science in the mainstream media
- Video for scientists
- Interview Bootcamp
- Self-defence against trolling and abuse
- Communicating contentious science
- Social media for scientists
If your research organisation is a supporter of the AusSMC, you may be eligible for one of our free media training sessions. Contact us for more information.
Our media training website for scientists
No time to attend a workshop? You can access our online training resources by visiting ScienceMediaSavvy.org including handy tips for scientists preparing for media work.
Other ways we can help you
We run a number of programs to help scientists better engage with the media
Indigenous Media Mentoring Program (IMMP)
Are you an Indigenous researcher and would like to hone your media skills? The AusSMC has developed a program to train and mentor Indigenous researchers, with the aim of increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation in media coverage of science. More information is available on our IMMP page.
Collaborative Journalism Program
In recent years, this program has matched newsrooms with a range of experts from around the country who have deep expertise in the topic being explored. The program was awarded the Australian Science Communicators Inspiring Project in Science Communication Award in 2024. Contact us for more information.
Women in STEM
Women are under-represented in science and also in the media. The AusSMC continues to develop programs to support women in STEM.
- We deliver the media training component of Science and Technology Australia's Superstars of STEM
- The AusSMC offers tailored media training programs for women from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
Contact us for more information about these programs.
What experts say about us
"Working with the AusSMC brought our story on the origins of vertebrate sex to the forefront of world media attention."
"With access to the best scientific brains, many of whom are good communicators, the AusSMC provides a wonderful service and is eminently worthy of support"
"[The Science Media Centre's website, Scimex.org]... should improve even further the relationship between the journalists and scientists/doctors who come into contact through the AusSMC and generate the reporting of important stories in a timely manner."
