Opportunities
Grants
- A new grant scheme for science engagement is available through the Australian Government’s Inspiring Australia strategy. More details on applications to “Unlock Australia’s Potential” are available here. The grant round is open from 16 January to 29 February 2012.
Awards/prizes
- ASA Members are encouraged to nominate themselves or colleagues for the David Allen Prize, awarded for exceptional achievement in astronomy communication. More details are available here. Closing date for nominations is 23 March 2012.
Conferences and workshops
Future
- Australian Science Communicators National Conference 2012 (27-29 Feb 2012, Sydney)
Past
Professional development
Events
- There are two great opportunities for outreach activities in 2012, with the Transit of Venus on the morning of 6 June and a solar eclipse visible from Australia on 14 November. Read all about these events in the Astronomy Factsheets here.
- Canada’s Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra present The Galileo Project. If you’ve ever wondered what the universe sounds like, here is your chance. Touring nationally in Australia in March 2012. For details, see here.
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