P003498 revised AU-VU:EOAS Encyclopedia of Australian Science and Innovation

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 English AACR2 Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules Person created 2001-05-25 human Rosanne Walker updated 2026-05-19 human https://www.eoas.info/biogs/P003498b.htm person Williams Robyn AO FAA AACR2 30 January 1944 Place of Birth Buckinghamshire, England Science broadcaster Robyn Williams, in 1972, joined Peter Pockley, as a science broadcaster with the Australian Broadcasting Commission (later the Australian Broadcasting Corporation). In 1975 he started "The Science Show" which celebrated its 50th anniversary in August 2025 having broadcast over 2600 1 hour shows. As a key member of the ABC Science Unit he was actively involved in establishing some of its iconic television and radio productions.

Born Buckinghamshire, UK, 30 January 1944. AM 1988. Educated University of London Northern Polytechnic (BSc (hons) 1971). Small parts on BBC TV, ATV and Thames TV 1966-72; Broadcaster, ABC Science Unit (Radio) since 1972: Freelance Broadcaster 1972, Staff Talks Assistant in Science 1973, permanent appointment as Talks Assistant in Science September 1973, Executive Producer in Science Unit from 1977. Foundation Commissioner, Commission for the Future since 1984, Chairman 1990-94. Fellow, Australian Academy of Science 1993; Humanist of the Year 1993; Rostrum Australia Speaker of the Year 1993; Individual Award, Centre for Australian Cultural Studies 1996; Michael Daley Award 1996. President, ANZAAS 1992; President, Australian Museum Trust 1985-93.

1988 1988 Award - Member of the Order of Australia (AM) - for service to science, particularly in the fields of media and education. 1993 Award - Fellow, Australian Academy of Science (FAA) 1 Jan 2001 1 Jan 2001 Award - Centenary Medal - for outstanding service in science communication 2020 2020 Award - Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) - for distinguished service to science as a journalist, radio presenter and author, and to education Pockley, Robert Peter Campbell (Peter) (1935 - 2013)

Peter Pockley and Robyn Williams were colleagues in the ABC Science Unit

 Australian Museum (1827 - )

President, Australian Museum Trust 1985 - 1993

 The Science Show, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) (1975 - )

Founder and presenter, 1975 -

 Australian Academy of Science (1954 - )

Fellow 1993 -

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 Williams, Robyn (1944-)

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 'Williams, Robyn', in Encyclopedia of Australian Science and Innovation, Centre for Transformative Innovation, Swinburne University of Technology Williams, Robyn Swinburne University of Technology, Centre for Transformative Innovation Encyclopedia of Australian Science and Innovation Radio Broadcast: Robyn Williams on 50 years hosting the Science Show Marr, David; Williams, Robyn Robyn Williams on 50 years hosting the Science Show Australian Broadcasting Corporation 2025 ABC Late Night Live Broadcast News Item: Robyn Williams shares his favourite stories from 50 years of the Science Show Bowler, Jacinta; de Kruijff, Peter; Weule, Genella Robyn Williams shares his favourite stories from 50 years of the Science Show Australian Broadcasting Corporation 2025 ABC News Resource Section: The Science Show 25 years Lowe, Ian The Science Show 25 years Australian Broadcasting Corporation 2000 The Slab Resource Section: Interview with Dr Oliver Mayo, evolutionary geneticist Williams, Robyn Interview with Dr Oliver Mayo, evolutionary geneticist Australian Academy of Science 2010 Interviews with Australian scientists Resource Section: Interview with Dame Bridget Ogilvie, parasitologist and immunologist Williams, Robyn Interview with Dame Bridget Ogilvie, parasitologist and immunologist Australian Academy of Science 2011 Interviews with Australian scientists Newspaper Article: Peter Pockley: Champion for science in a wakening world Williams, Robyn Peter Pockley: Champion for science in a wakening world 2013 Sydney Morning Herald Edited Book: The Uncertainty Principle: Australian scientists talk about our world, our past and our future. Williams, Robyn The Uncertainty Principle: Australian scientists talk about our world, our past and our future. 2 Crows Nest, New South Wales ABC Enterprises 1991 Edited Book: The Uncertainty Principle: Australian Scientists Talk About Their World and Our Future Williams, Robyn The Uncertainty Principle: Australian Scientists Talk About Their World and Our Future 1 Crows Nest, New South Wales ABC Enterprises 1989 Edited Book: The Best of the Science Show Williams, Robyn The Best of the Science Show Melbourne Thomas Nelson 1983 Book: Commonwealth Policy for Rural Research, Past and Present: a Review, Part II of Workshop on the Organisation and Funding of Research for the Rural Industries: Canberra, 12-13 May, 1988 Williams, R.; and Evans, G. Commonwealth Policy for Rural Research, Past and Present: a Review, Part II of Workshop on the Organisation and Funding of Research for the Rural Industries: Canberra, 12-13 May, 1988 Canberra A.G.P.S. 1989 Journal Article: Inventing the Future: the History of Australian Scientific Developments Generated by Wartime Williams, Robyn Inventing the Future: the History of Australian Scientific Developments Generated by Wartime 1989 Australian Way September 32-34 Edited Book: Portraits in Science Moyal, Ann Portraits in Science Canberra National Library of Australia 1994 Book: Secular who's who : a biographical directory of freethinkers, secularists, rationalists, humanists and others involved in Australia's secular movement from 1850 onwards Dahlitz, Ray Secular who's who : a biographical directory of freethinkers, secularists, rationalists, humanists and others involved in Australia's secular movement from 1850 onwards Balwyn, Victoria R. Dahlitz 1994