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Event Horizon
Research School of Physics |
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Weekly newsletter | vol 42 no 31 | 8–12 August 2016
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The 2016 AIP Women in Physics Lecture Tour - 22 August
The Standard Model of elementary particle physics: how well do we understand the Universe? - Dr Catalina Curceanu » read more
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Social Values Survey |
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As part of the next phase for our building program, Facilities and Services are undertaking a Social Survey.
On behalf of our Building Project Coordinator, Mr Michael Wright, I’d like to invite you to submit a response to the Social Survey. » read more
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International Day of the World’s Indigenous People - 9 August
‘To create a better, more equitable future, let us commit to do more to improve the health and well-being of indigenous peoples.’ Ban Ki-moon, UN secretary General.
This year’s International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is devoted to the right to education. » read more
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Wear it Purple: Gender and Sexual Diversity - 26 August
From the RSPE Equity and Diversity Committee
Wear it Purple seeks to raise awareness about the issues faced by these yourg people and the need to eradicate bullying based on sexuality and gender diversity. » read more
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2016 ANU Staff Excellence Awards - Nominations are Now Open
The Staff Excellence Awards are an annual celebration to honour staff across the ANU who demonstrate excellence in achievement and contributions that advance the University's strategic goals.
This is an opportunity for you to nominate another staff member, a team or yourself for outstanding contributions to the University and for these achievements to be formally recognised. » read more
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Call for nominations/applications: CMBE/CPMS Excellence in Education Awards
The ANU Colleges of Science offer annual awards, citations and special commendations for excellence in education. All CMBE/CPMS staff involved in teaching or supporting learning are encouraged to apply on the basis of:
- sustained teaching quality, including supervision or tutoring;
- successful innovation in any aspect of education; and/or
- other contributions to educational excellence in teaching or learning support, at the level of course, program, School or College.
Nominations close: Monday 19 September
Applications close: Monday 10 October » read more
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Professional Staff Scholarship Scheme and Endowment Fund - applications now open
The University recognises that the contributions of highly skilled and dedicated professional staff are critical to the success and future of the University.
Professional staff are encouraged to continue their growth and development through attendance at a range of career development initiatives. » read more
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Performance and Development Supervisor Modules
The University is offering four performance and development modules in the coming months.
With the exception of the ‘Coaching for Excellence Masterclass’ all courses can be booked via HORUS and they will also appear on the University’s ‘perform and develop’ webpage.
Course summaries as below (refer weblinks for full document): » read more
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47th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) |
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The 47th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) was recently hosted by Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The competition took place in Zurich from the 11th until the 18th of July and involved more than six hundred students and leaders from over ninety countries. » read more
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Congratulations - Prof Susan Scott
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Please join me in congratulating Susan Scott on her promotion to Professor, level E2. |
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School Seminar Program - 18 August
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Many-Body Localisation and Ghost Imaging using Ultracold Atoms - Dr Sean Hodgman » read more
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Departmental seminars
Mr Zhisong Qu - 9 August
Linear property of energetic geodesic acoustic modes and the impact of pressure anisotropy on tokamak plasma
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Director's Colloquium Prof Rob McLaughlin
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The August RSPE Directors Colloquium on “Needle Probes: Bringing optics deep inside the body” was delivered by Prof Robert McLaughlin. He provided a fascinating background of optical imaging techniques and how they have the potential to acquire high-resolution images of tissue and provide a new generation of intra-operative guidance tools for surgeons. |
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Physics Project Market Day : 16 August 2016
11:30am - 2pm
Melville Hall » read more
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Advance Notice – PEC Planning Day
2016 PEC Planning Day is scheduled for Thursday 15 September, at Mount Stromlo. Further details to follow soon |
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Funding Opportunities
Academic and student funding opportunities. » read more
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RSPE Changes to Petty Cash
As part of aligning RSPE’s processes with the ANU's, from 16 September the school will discontinue petty cash in favour of the reimbursement and purchase card processes. » read more
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WHS
Training courses:
Self-Service access via PULSE:
- Incident Reporting
- OSLO Training Online Course
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The 8th National Higher Education Women's Leadership Summit 2016
Key Strategies and Practical Insights for Women’s Leadership and Career Development within Higher Education » read more
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Co-lab: Science Meets Street Art 2016 |
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As part of Science in ACTion at the Kingston Bus Depot on 13 August, several students from ANU are collaborating with local street artists to produce murals inspired by their science. Several students from RSPE will be participating so please come and support them whilst checking out the other science week activities at the venue.
For more information please see: https://www.facebook.com/events/1589986261299576/ |
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Would the outside world be interested in your experiment?
Questacon Science Circus student Joh Howes wants to live stream science in action. If you have something that might suit about an hour of streaming, explaining what you are doing and answering questions from the audience contact phil.dooley@anu.edu.au. |
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