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English as the International Language of Science and the Illusion of Postcolonial Moments in Research

English is the the international language of science. What does this mean for scientific practices and...

How an understanding of isolation and drawbacks in a supposedly feminine space has allowed me to partially understand experiences of women across industries

Krishna shares his experience navigating Kathak as a male dancer, and how this experience revealed subtle...

Narrative in Science Communication: Beyond the Hero's Journey

Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey has long been deemed as the golden standard in storytelling. However,...

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Letters to Sir David Attenborough

On the 8th of May 2026, people around the world came together to celebrate Sir David Attenborough's 100th...

What Makes a Good Presentation? Insights from a Workshop with The Speakers Union and The Science Union

Earlier this year, we had the pleasure of accompanying The Speakers Union and The Science Union in their...

Towards More Inclusive Science Communication: a Collective Reflection

A year after the 18th International Conference of the Public Communication of Science and Technology...

Reflections of UWA Open Day Activities

On UWA Open Day this year, we worked to raise awareness of our discipline for prospective undergrads...

Positionality, Decoloniality and Transdisciplinary Work: Reflections from a Conversation with Alana Dooley

"What I mean is that science is not the ultimate paradigm or the only ‘valid’ knowledge system out there....

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Reflections on an Identity Workshop

"Who we are shapes what we do, and the choices we make about how and why we do it." Reflections on a...

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Am I The Monster? I Don't Think I'm The Monster.

What do you do if you're interested in science and you're not an old white guy? Why, you build a monster,...

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Science Writing: Gracie's Energy Adventure

How do you write for young children? Connie Greeve shares her illustrated story about renewable ener...

Science Writing: Wisdom of the Wild

Rakus the orangutan was found with an alarming wound. His proceeding actions surprise and amuse researchers....

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Science Writing: Trust in science, scientific literacy, and new audiences

Deconstructing our preconceived notions of science and the way science communicators should talk about...

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Science Writing: Ocean Acidification

Our Shellfish Overproduction of CO2 by Connie Greeve

We're Back for Season 2!

Welcome back to The SciComm Collective! You’re really going to want to tune in for Season 2!

Let's Celebrate: Season One Recap

We did it! With our first season over and out, what’s next for The SciComm Collective?

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Now We're Talking: SciComm Collective Officially Launched

On Wednesday night, a cozy corner of the UWA Tavern buzzed with excitement as a group of science communicators...

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We acknowledge, with respect, the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and produce The SciComm Collective, and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We extend our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.