Director's Message

Dear Colleagues,

I received some lovely news over the weekend. Last week, Distinguished Professor Chennupati Jagadish (EME) was awarded Doctor of the University (honoris causa) from the University of Surrey by His Royal Highness and Chancellor, Duke of Kent. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Max Lu is seen with Jagadish on the right (photo credit: Yu Zhu). Please join me and congratulate Jagadish on this wonderful recognition.

After the enormous interest in the Sydney Habour Bridge laser cleaning story last week, Emeritus Professor Neil Manson (QST) reminded me of something I should have known. It isn’t the first time the School has painted the bridge with laser light. In 1998, a day before the 25th anniversary celebrations of the Sydney Opera House Neil got a frantic call from the organisers of the big show. Their laser had gone kaput. Always ready to help, Neil jumped in the car with a spare Ar ion laser and saved the day. The historical image below is a testament to Neil’s ingenuity.

Have a good week,
Tim

College of Science Brooke Bushfire Research Fund Support 2024 - Call For Applications

In memory of Peter Brabazon Brooke, who died in the 2003 Canberra bushfires, and all the victims of bushfires in Australia, the ANU College of Science Brooke Bushfire Research Fund is generously offering a number of research grants to support bushfire research.

The purpose of this fund is to provide a broad scope of support to grow and broaden the impact of bushfire research at the University. This includes but is not limited to any related activities which support or enable bushfire research.

Applications from all areas of the University are encouraged.

For further information, please refer to the Brooke Bushfire Research Fund found here.

Applications close:  Sunday, 11 August 2024

For any enquiries, please contact Kylie Barnes at eo.cos@anu.edu.au 

2024 Women in Physics NSW Lecture Tour coming to Wollongong in National Science Week! | 12 Aug | Science Space, 60 Squires Way North Wollongong

Presentation by Prof Susan Coppersmith, Chair UNSW and Fellow Australian Academy Science on “What do theoretical physicists do?” 

Register here

Global Young Scientists Summit (GYSS) 2025 - Applications Now Open

The ANU has been invited to participate in the prestigious Global Young Scientists Summit (GYSS) 2025 to being held in Singapore, January 6-10 2025.

Applications are now open for HDR students, Early Career Researchers and exceptional coursework students* to apply.

Closing date for applications to be sent to GRO is 2 August 2024. 

The GYSS is aimed mainly at scientists but some cross-disciplinary applications have been successful in the past. 

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Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley, and the Government Scientists Group is hosting a FREE event! The GSG STEM Expo at the Great Hall of Australian Parliament House on Thursday 15 August from 10 am to 4 pm, as part of National Science Week.

This event is suitable for those pursuing tertiary qualifications in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) or those who are qualified STEM professionals.

The GSG STEM Expo will showcase STEM activities and career opportunities in government agencies which deliver significant STEM projects and have workforces of engineers, statisticians, marine biologists, geologists and sports scientists, just to name a few.

Registration is not required to attend the event, but if you would like to register your interest, additional information about the in person event and/or livestream can be sent to you. Please register through the website.

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Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Workshop

The Research School of Physics Equity and Diversity Committee are excited to announce an enriching event! 

We are offering free Aboriginal Cultural Awareness workshop with Dave Widders, a proud Anaiwan man from Armidale NSW. Dave is driven by a passion to make a difference for Aboriginal people and towards a positive reconciliation across the wider community.

Date: Tuesday 30th July 2024
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 
Location: Physics Auditorium (B160, Research School of Physics, R3.56)

Space is limited, so please remember to register early.

Registration here

HIAF Open Day - 10 August

As part of the National Science Week, Heavy Ion Accelerator Facility (HIAF) will open its doors again this year on Saturday 10 August. Come along and bring your family and friends to taste a liquid nitrogen ice-cream, hear about a natural radioactivity and take part in other demonstrations, as well as get on a tour to hear about a unique facility which enables world-leading research for over 50 years!

Get a free ticket now to guarantee your place.

2024 AIP Einstein Lecture in National Science Week! | 13 Aug | Roundhouse, UNSW Kensington

From the celestial ballet of exploding supernovae to the cosmic whispers of gravitational waves, acclaimed astrophysicist Prof Tamara Davis’ journey through the cosmos promises to captivate and inspire.

Register here

Westpac Research Fellowship 2025 - EoI

Please be advised that the Westpac Research Fellowships for 2025 will soon be open for applications. The application period is from 4 July to 28 August 2024 5:00pm AEST. 

If you are interested in applying please let the Research Management office know as soon as possible. 

The Westpac Research Fellowship is an exciting opportunity for Early Career Researchers, providing a minimum of $400,000 of flexible funding over five years. For more information, please see Westpac Research Fellowship - ANU.  

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Staff Movements

Andrew Stuchbery will be away 19/7/24 - 26/7/24
^{A/Prof Steve Tims will be Acting HoD in this period}

College Hot Desking In Physics

Finance, HR & RM Teams
Thursday Mornings
^{Lv2 Tearoom, Bldg 160}

EVENTS

Departmental seminars

Professor Rafael Nepomechie - 25 July
Preparing exact eigenstates on a quantum computer
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