Founder's Day is an annual celebration honouring Sir Mark Oliphant and his vision for the physical sciences.

Sir Mark was an eminent Australian physicist and the founding Director of the School. In 1981, Professor John Carver (then Director) introduced Founder's Day as an initiative to unite the School in celebration of the years achievements.

Founder's Day will includes research and education presentations, informative talks on the School's achievements during the year, presentation of the Physics Endowment and School awards, followed by a BBQ lunch.

Archive

Previous Founder's Day presentations from the School Director.

• 2019 Director's presentation (PDF, 5MB)
• 2018 Director's presentation (PDF, 4MB)
• 2017 Director's presentation (PDF, 4MB)
• 2016 Director's presentation (PDF, 3MB)
• 2015 Director's presentation (PDF, 3MB)
• 2014 Director's presentation (PDF, 3MB)
• 2013 Director's presentation (PDF, 2MB)
• 2012 Director's presentation (PDF, 6MB)
• 2011 Director's presentation (PDF, 5MB)
• 2010 Director's presentation (PDF, 7MB)
• 2009 Director's presentation (PDF, 2MB)
• 2008 Director's presentation (PDF, 959kB)

• 2019 Program (PDF, 518kB)
• 2018 Program (PDF, 774kB)
• 2017 Program (PDF, 569kB)
• 2016 Program (PDF, 103kB)
• 2015 Program (PDF, 122kB)
• 2014 Program (PDF, 384kB)
• 2013 Program (PDF, 379kB)