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Director's Message
Dear Colleagues,
I don’t need to tell anyone that the School has been a very busy place over the past few weeks. Firstly some great news for the two NCRIS programs hosted in our school. The new NCRIS funding has brought in a significant increase to the Heavy Ion Accelerator capability, $13.49M over the next four years, in addition to the $9.64M previously-announced baseline funding until June 30 2028, for accelerator operations at the two nodes at the ANU and one node at the University of Melbourne. The ACT node of ANFF received almost $3M for local equipment as part of the nation-wide investment of $37M. It’s great to see support of our major facilities.
The KOALA meeting was a huge success and my thanks to the organising committee, Neuton Li, Sarah Dean, Joshua Jordaan, Marcus Cai, Jack Lang, Shridhar Manjunath, Fedor Kovalev and Robin Hu for the supreme efforts. And, Ivan Toftul for some amazing photography. The student-led conference also featured an industry night. Below, Mahasen Sooriyabandara (Thaum) and Kyle Hardman (Nomad Atomics) are seen sharing their experiences in translating their Physics training into commercial reality. It was a great night and I’m grateful to the eight companies who shared their insights.
Last week I had the pleasure of presenting the team jackets to the Australian Junior Science Olympiads team. Below Dr Kathryn White, (Program Leader) departed last week for Thailand with her team of six students and Deputy, Suren Mendis (meriSTEM). I wish them all the very best.
The ANZCOP-AIP meeting kicked off brilliantly yesterday. I’ve included some early photos, firstly of the student warm-up with Dr Phil Dooley on Sunday (yes, he’s on the table), then Aunty Violet a Ngunnawal Elder welcomes all delegates to Country, followed by Prof Brian Schmidt in one of his last official duties as VC and rounding off a busy day, Dr Tom McGoram introduces Dr Ed Simpson who delivered a fabulous public lecture, After Oppenheimer.
By all reports our teams in Shandong are going well. Prof Lan Fu (Head, EME) sent through some happy snaps including a beautiful snow scene.
Have a great week,
Tim |
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End Of Year Finance Cut Offs
As we approach the year-end, just a friendly reminder to promptly process your Purchase Card Concur reports.
It is important to note that items purchased through an ANU purchase card are not encumbered to a General Ledger Code (GLC)/Financial budget until the claim is processed and approved via CONCUR.
To ensure accurate budget reflections for the current year, please be mindful that all transaction approvals must be completed by the 22nd of December 2023. Transactions processed after the University's year-end closure will be accounted for in the 2024 budget.
Your timely attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. Should you have any questions or require assistance, please refer to the ANU Purchase card Guidelines and procedures or contact the Purchasing Team. » read more
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AMSI Summer School
Join other honours and postgraduate students, early career researchers and industry professionals in Canberra from 8 January - 2 February for the 22nd AMSI Summer School, hosted by the Australian National University (virtual participation also available).
Connect with peers, researchers and potential future employers while developing your maths, stats and data science skills. » read more
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Defence Export Controls General and Technical Information Seminar
Date: 8th December 2023
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm
Location: CSIT Bldg, N101 seminar room or via Zoom
The Defence Export Controls Office will be attending ANU next week to deliver an extended information session for ANU researchers and staff. The session is two hours and will consists of a one hour general introductory presentation followed by a session about technical DEC assessments. » read more
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ASCA Website
For those interested in defence related research, the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) website has gone live https://www.asca.gov.au/. » read more
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Industry Growth Progam
The Industry Growth Program is now open, with startups and innovative small and medium businesses able to apply for expert advice on their commercialisation and growth projects. The Industry Growth Program enables eligible SMEs to receive advice from industry experts, with a particular focus on the early stages when businesses often have difficulty turning innovative ideas into profitable products, processes and services. » read more
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New 'Partnership Engagement and Commercialisation' Website
The ANU has launched a new website that can assit anyone seeking information and support on IP issues, ANU Impact Funds or creating new partnerships. » read more
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New Reimbursement Process
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Staff Movements
Cedric Simenel will be away 20/11/23 - 31/1/24
Yuri Kivshar will be Acting HoD in this period
Lan Fu will be away
17/11/23 - 9/12/23
Andrey Sukhorukov will be Acting HoD in this period |
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CoS I.D.E.A. Website
Browse I.D.E.A.'s knowledge repository here. |
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College Hot Desking In Physics
Finance, HR & RM Teams
Thursday Mornings
Lv2 Tearoom, Bldg 160 |
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Departmental seminars
Dr Iris Dillmann - 12 December
Taming neutrons for nuclear astrophysics
» read more
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Save the Date - 15 December
Vice-Chancellor's End of Year Garden Party » read more
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Know your administrators...
Julie Arnold, Nikki Azzopardi, Belinda Barbour, James Campbell & Petra Rickman » read more
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Know your student admin...
Liudmila (Luda) Mangos -
Higher Degree Research admin
C3.02C, Cockcroft bldg (Thurs 9:30-5pm) hdr.physics@anu.edu.au
Siobhan Ryman -
Physics Education Centre admin and HDR
1.05, Bldg 38A (Tues 8.30-4pm) ; C3.02C, Cockcroft bldg (Mon,Thurs-Fri 8.30-4pm) pec.physics@anu.edu.au |
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Know your Student Reps...
Elizaveta Melik-Gaykazyan, Logan Davis, Yosri Ben Aicha, Victoria Bashu, Aditya Babu
hdrsreps.physics@anu.edu.au |
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ANZCOP-AIP Summer Meeting 2023
The ANZCOP-AIP Summer Meeting 2023 will take place at the Research School of Physics, ANU on December 3-8, 2023.
The meeting showcases the work of Australia and New Zealand’s physics and photonics community.
For further information please the website, or contact anzcop.aip@gmail.com. |
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What To Do If You Test Positive For COVID-19
If you test positive to COVID-19, please:
1. Inform your supervisor or course convenor.
2. Alert the University through this online form.
3. It is no longer required to report positive RAT tests to ACT Health, however it is strongly encouraged to do so, using this online form. » read more
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