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Director's Message
Dear Colleagues,
This past week Jodie was visiting Oak Ridge National Labs in Tennessee, USA to perform high pressure neutron scattering experiments. Jodie should be back on Tuesday, provided the US government shutdown doesn’t cause her flights to be delayed. My fingers are crossed!
I’d like to recognise and congratulate Dr Vikram Sharma the CEO of Quintessence Labs for receiving the Prime Ministers prize for Innovation. Quintessence, which developed out of the Quantum Optics Group, is developing quantum encryption solutions and is evidence of ANU’s role in establishing Australia as a leader in Quantum technologies.
The School hosted a number of visits during the week. Dr Tim Zerk led a delegation from the Science Division of the Department of Science Industry and Resources that toured Nuclear Physics and the ANFF facility (see photo above). I’d like to thank Prof Greg Lane and Dr Horst Punzmann for hosting tours of their facilities. Our visitors were truly impressed.
Inspectors from the Australian Safeguards and Non-Proliferation Office and the International Atomic Energy Agency visited Nuclear Physics on Friday. Thanks to the RadInnovate team and in particular Prof Mahananda Dasgupta, A/Prof Steve Tims and Prof Greg Lane for hosting this visit.
On Friday we also had a full day WHS audit of the school, which included a site inspection of some areas of the school. I’d like to recognise the great work done by the WHS team (Dr Rick Walsh and Dr Huma Latif) and the School Manager, James Irwin, in developing the WHS systems that keep us safe every day and the professionalism they brought to the audit. I note here that we will have a Comcare WHS audit in December and ask that you all take this opportunity to assess your local work practices for safety and compliance. If you have any concerns please raise them with your HOD and/or the WHS team.
The University has commenced the process to appoint a permanent director of the school following the departure of Prof Tim Senden. Prof Ben Buchler is the liaison between the school and the Dean. If you have suggestions for external panel members to sit on the selection committee, or other questions related to the process, please talk to Ben or your HOD.
Wishing you all an enjoyable and productive week,
Vince Craig
Acting Director |
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End Of Year Finance Cut Off Dates
- Friday 21 November - Last day to submit invoices for payment where the Supplier is new, or requires amendment, if payment is due in 2025
- Thursday 11 December - Last day to submit invoices for existing Suppliers, if the payment is due in 2025
- Thursday 11 December - Last day to submit Self Service Reimbursement requests for payment in 2025
- Monday 15 December - Last day for Financial Delegates to approve invoices and reimbursements in ES Financials for payment in 2025
- (10pm) Tuesday 30 December - Last day to approve an expense claim in Concur to ensure expenditure is recorded in 2025
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Celebrate the International Year of Quantum!
Join us on Saturday 29 November at the Research School of Physics for ANU’s flagship Quantum Science Open Day — a day packed with discovery, innovation, and fun for all ages.
Experience inspiring quantum-themed talks by world-leading researchers, tours of cutting-edge research labs, interactive displays and hands-on experiments, play quantum games and taste quantum food — including liquid nitrogen ice cream and holographic chocolate 🍫❄️
Register today for your chance to win memorable prizes from our partners — winners will be selected by a quantum random generator! |
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Chief Editor of Nature Climate Change: Publishing in Nature Portfolio Journals | Nov 10
Join us for a lecture from Chief Editor of Nature Climate Change, Bronwyn Wake.
Bronwyn will introduce Nature Climate Change and the journals of the Nature Portfolio as well as will discuss what the editors are looking for and the publication process
The lecture will be followed by a small, catered networking session from 3pm-4pm in the Forestry foyer.
Date: Mon 10 Nov 2025
Time: 2pm-3pm AEDT
Location: Forestry Lecture Theatre, 48 Linnaeus Way » read more
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Creating a Better World For Women Academics: What Can Leaders and Organisations Do?
In this webinar, ARC Laureate Fellow and lead of the Women in Research initiative Professor Sharon Parker (Curtin University) will share research evidence on organisational strategies that make a real difference to women’s career experiences in academia. She will be joined by ARC Laureate Fellows Professor Tessa Morris-Suzuki (Australian National University) and Professor Sundhya Pahuja (The University of Melbourne) for a thoughtful conversation on how academic policies, practices and culture can better support women researchers.
Date: Thursday 13 November 2025
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm AEDT*
*Please note the webinar start time will differ according to each state
Location: Microsoft Teams webinar
Cost & Register: Free (Registration is essential) » read more
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IR Spectroscopy Workshop | Nov 21
An Introduction to Spectral Analysis and Tools
This one-day workshop will provide an introduction to rapid, spectroscopic methods for identifying and characterising materials. It will focus on visible, near-infrared and mid-infrared light measurements of minerals and glasses found in rocks. Participants will learn about laboratory spectrometers, micro-spectroscopy (fast and high-resolution instruments), portable spectrometers, nano-scale spectroscopy, and HyLogger instruments for analysing drill core. Hands-on exercises will allow participants to test their skills at analysis, quantify light molecules in materials (e.g., OH and H2O) and learn about spectral analysis tools for modal mineralogy.
This workshop will be run jointly by Penny King (ANU) and Jessica Stromberg (CSIRO), Jon Huntington (Emeritus CSIRO) and is supported by AuScope.
When: Fri 21st Nov
Register: https://www.auscope.org.au/auscope2025 (under 'Pre-conference Workshops') |
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CGA Summer Program
The ANU Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics hosts a Summer Research Program at its HQ at The Australian National University. The program runs over 9 weeks from 1st December 2025 until 30th January 2026 and best suits third-year, Honours and Masters students in Physics, Astrophysics and Engineering, currently enrolled at all universities across the country.
The students will be supervised by our world-class academics, work closely with the Gravitational Wave Laboratory – where some of the most amazing recent research breakthroughs have been initiated – and interact with our bright HDR students.
There is a generous allowance of up to $500/week on offer, in addition, students currently enrolled at interstate universities can apply for travel and accommodation assistance.
To apply
- Fill out the registration form via this link,
send your CV and your most recent academic transcript to cga@anu.edu.au.
- Applications close on 17 November at 11:55pm. Successful applicants will be informed in late November.
For further information, please contact cga@anu.edu.au. » read more
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Start-up Journey: From Research To Business | Nov 13
ANU Agrifood Innovation Institute (AFII) is delighted to be hosting a panel event with established entrepreneurs who will share insights into their startup journeys and discuss highlights and challenges of shifting from a research mindset to a business-focused approach. The event will be facilitated by Danielle Neale, who as the Head of Commercialisation and IP at ANU, leads the strategy and operations to accelerate research translation, support academics in their journey to impact and brings a wealth of knowledge to anyone interested in taking the next step in their start up or entrepreneurial journey.
There will be a dedicated Q&A session, that offers attendees the chance to engage in open, inclusive, and informative discussions, with light refreshments and networking opportunities.
Date: Thurs 13th Nov
Time: 11am-12.30pm
Location: ANU Agrifood Innovation Institute Hub, Gould bldg 116 Daley Road
Register here by Monday 10th November. |
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Wildfires And Threats In The Sights - Microfocussing System Set To Transform Infrared Detectors
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Researchers have developed a highly sensitive method for detecting hotspots in the environment, such as bushfires or military threats, by harnessing the focussing power of meta-optical systems.
The key to the approach is innovative lens technology thinner than a human hair, which can collect and process infrared radiation from fires and other heat sources with much improved efficiency. Crucially it does not need cryogenic cooling, unlike current sensors.
The result is sensor technology that promises to enhance devices in both the civilian and military spheres, said Dr Tuomas Haggren, lead researcher on the project. » read more
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College Hot Desking In Physics
Finance, HR & RM Teams
Thursday Mornings
Lv2 Tearoom, Bldg 160 |
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Staff Movements
Prof Jodie Bradby will be travelling from 31/10/25 - 10/11/25 inclusive
Prof Vince Craig has kindly agreed to serve as Acting Director during this period |
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The Physics Stores Opening Hours
The Stores has shifted it's 'opening hours' to 8:30am to 3:30pm
Please see the Stores team for further details. |
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Departmental seminars
Dr Igor Ivanov - 25 November
Tunneling ionization time delay under relativistic kinematics
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Quantum Science Open Day - 29 November
Quantum Science Open Day 2025 - Bldg. 160 » read more
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Know your administrators...
Nikki Azzopardi, Belinda Barbour & Petra Rickman » read more
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Know your HDR Convenors...
A/Prof Vanessa Robins
Dr Michaela Froehlich
HDR Convenors
Prof Vince Craig
Associate Director HDR |
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The History and Mystery Series
The ASA ECR Chapter's online talk series "The History and Mystery Series" aims to explore aspects of astronomy (e.g., social, political, geographical, and historical perspectives) that are usually not covered in conventional scientific talks. The talks are open to all, please register here. » read more
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ANU Futures Workshop: Recent Progress of Harmonic Analysis in General Relativity & Quantum Information
A workshop introducing researchers with some background in harmonic analysis and dispersive partial differential equations to some open problems in general relativity and quantum information.
Date: Mon 17 Nov - Sat 22 Nov 2025
Time: 9am (Mon) -1pm (Sat)
Location: Seminar Rooms 1.33 & 1.37, Hanna Neumann Bldg #145 » read more
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Level Up Your LinkedIn: A Practical Workshop
Bring your laptop and join Franklin Women for a hands-on, 2-hour workshop where you’ll refresh your LinkedIn profile and learn top tips to use the platform more strategically in your career.
Date: Thurs 20 Nov
Time: 2-4:30pm
Location: Clive Price Suite, University of Canberra
Tickets: Purchase your tickets here (get in quick as they are limited!)
- Member $40
- Non-member $79
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LGBTIQA+ Ally Training
Upcoming Ally Training
- 13 November
- 20 November » read more
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