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Director's Message
Dear Colleagues,
Please join me and congratulate Professor Mahananda Dasgupta (Director HIAF/NPAA) on being appointed to the prestigious National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) for a three-year term. The council is Chaired by the Prime Minister, the Minister for Science serves as deputy chair and the Chief Scientist as the executive officer. This provides the preeminent forum for scientific and technological advice for government policy and priorities. I am so pleased to see a colleague of Nanda’s experience and perspective on the NSTC.
Last week we hosted representatives from the Leibniz Association visiting colleagues from across ANU with focussed workshops on AI, non-linear physics, astrophysics, metasurfaces, climate change and health (above, credit Kannika Afonso). The German delegation enjoyed tours of ANFF/TMOS and Heavy Ion Accelerator facilities. My thanks to all the staff from the ANU International Office for arranging a great couple of days.
On Wednesday and Thursday this week the AFP will be doing some situational training for their officers in the foyer and auditorium areas. They will not be entering the office or lab areas and my email this morning contains specific details. I’m very pleased to host the AFP and in the next few months ACT Emergency Services will also be using our unique facilities to enhance their advanced rescue techniques. My thanks to ANU Security for arranging these opportunities.
Have a great week,
Tim |
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ANU OPEN DAY – Sat 16th March, 9am – 3pm
We are seeking volunteers please to help out at the Physics booth.
It would be great to have a mix of academic staff and students to provide academic advice, share student experiences and promote physics!
If you have a demonstration/promotional material/fun ideas to attract students, please let me know as soon as possible.
Volunteers are required to wear ANU t-shirts, one will be provided if you do not have one. (Please let me know your size, if required)
All day volunteers will be provided with a lunch voucher.
Contact: pec.physics@anu.edu.au by Monday 29th January please |
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Statistical Support For HDR Students
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The Statistical Support Network is available to Masters and PhD students for their research projects. Statistical support is available for design of experiments and surveys, data management, exploratory data analysis, statistical modelling and data presentation. Students and their supervisors are welcome to book an initial consultation with the SSN lead via this link. Consultations are free. |
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Robert And Helen Crompton Award 2024 - Call For Applications
We are seeking applications for the Robert and Helen Crompton Award, valued up to $15,000.
This generous award is funded by The Robert and Helen Crompton Endowment Fund. Emeritus Professor Robert Crompton, an ANU physicist for over 40 years, and his wife Helen established this Endowment to provide support for outstanding physics students. It is the intention of the Research School and the Crompton family that the fund is used to enhance career opportunities and experience of students.
This generous award enables RSPhys HDR students to undertake part of the research program overseas or make a collaborative visit to an overseas institution, for 3 to 6 months.
Please refer to the Conditions of Award for eligibility details. Nominations may be made by the students, supervisors or Heads of Departments.
Complete applications should be emailed to hdr.physics@anu.edu.au
Applications closing date is 31 March 2024 » read more
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Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Grants – Round 25 (Stage 1)
Applications for the Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Grants Round 25 (Stage 1) are now open, closing Tuesday 5 March 2024.
The grant supports medium to long term industry-led collaborative research for up to 10 years with no minimum and maximum grant amount. The number of CRC grants funded in each round will depend on the number of quality applications received, the relative merits of applications, the amount of available funding and the need to ensure sufficient funding is available for future rounds.
If you have an interest in applying for this round, please see this link for further details Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Grants – Round 25 | business.gov.au
Please contact the College Research Office if you intend to apply or have any questions. |
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AINSE Postgraduate Research Award (PGRA) Open
The AINSE Postgraduate Research Award (PGRA) is open for applications, closing 15 April 2024. The PGRA consists of a $9,000 per annum stipend given to students and also provides additional funding to support students travelling to ANSTO facilities for the purposes of their research.
AINSE is currently seeking PhD students undertaking research projects in the areas of:
- Archaeology, Geosciences and Environmental Sciences
- Biotechnology and Biomedical Sciences
- Materials Science and Engineering
Please contact the College Research Office if you have any questions or intend to apply. » read more
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O-Week/International Day of Women and Girls in Science |
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February 11 is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. To celebrate this day, and the start of O-Week, come and meet some of our amazing women scientists, as well as staff from the College of Science and the College of Engineering, Computing & Cybernetics working on Gender Equity, plus representatives of staff and student groups with a GE focus (including Fifty50, Women* in Physics, Astro and Engineering, Rladies, and the Gender Institute).
Date and Time: Monday 12 February 2-4pm.
Location: University Avenue lawns, in front of the Hanna Neumann building. » read more
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Teaching Opportunity - Get Involved And Be An
We are seeking expressions of interest for the role of "Academic of the Week" for our foundational first-year course, PHYS1101. This involves leading one (or two!) labs, where you will introduce students to the practical aspects of physics, contextualize the lab's relevance, and explain foundational concepts.
If you are interested or have further questions, please contact Jodie Bradby as soon as possible. We are especially seeking people with python experience. We look forward to your participation in enriching our students' learning experience. » read more
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2024-2025 Oxford PhD Exchange (ANU to Oxford University) – Applications Open
The Oxford PhD Exchange is a graduate candidate exchange program between Oxford University and the ANU. The exchange aims to enable excellent PhD scholars to enrich their research in an international setting.
The 2024-2025 round of the Oxford PhD Exchange (ANU to Oxford University) is a tremendous opportunity for ANU Higher Degree Research (HDR) candidates to engage in independent research at Oxford University, audit classes, attend workshops and, network with academics working in their field. This opportunity is open to all disciplines.
Applicants can apply for an exchange period of one academic year, or one or two academic terms.
Applications closing date is 4 March 2024. Completed applications must be submitted to the Graduate Research Office (GRO) via email. » read more
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2024 Frontiers of Science Forum
Registrations now open for our joint Australian Institute of Physics/Teachers’ Guild of NSW/The Royal Society of NSW/Royal Australian Chemical Institute 5th Frontiers of Science Forum.
Date: Friday 22 March 2024
Time: 5:15pm refreshments and 6.00pm presentations
Location: Concord Golf Club, 190 Majors Bay Road Concord
Register by 21 March 2024 » read more
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Staff Movements
Prof Andrew Stuchbery will be away 11-18 February 2024
Prof Greg Lane will be Acting HoD in this period |
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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
Mr Lachlan Deakin - 14 February
Machine learning-based prediction of microanalysis images (SEM/QEM) and microanalysis-derived measurements from CT data
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Mr Neuton Li - 16 February
Linear and Non-Linear Polarizing Meta-Optics Enabled by Photonic Inverse-Design
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Dr Alex Y. Song - 16 February
Nanophotonics for passive cooling and topological physics
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School Colloquium - 13 February
Cosmic Inflation: repulsive gravity at the beginning of the Big Bang - Professor Bruce M. Law » 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 (Mon-Fri 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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Free Media Training For ANU Researchers
Sick of the same old boring headlines? Make your own!
ANU Media runs free, hands on media training workshops throughout the year. » read more
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The Ninth Pacific Rim Conference in Mathematics
The Ninth Pacific Rim Conference in Mathematics (PRCM) is a high-profile mathematical event that covers a wide range of exciting research in contemporary mathematics. » read more
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ANU/IP Group ANZ - Investment Insights 2024
Date & Time
Thu 15th Feb 2024, 10:00am - 12:30pm AEDT
Online Event
Dial-in details will be circulated prior to event
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SupercomputingAsia 2024 - 19-22 February 2024
SupercomputingAsia (SCA) is a major supercomputing conference in Asia, where some of the top supercomputers in the world are located. » read more
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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.
It is no longer required to report positive RAT tests to ACT Health » read more
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