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Research School of Physics

 

Weekly newsletter | vol 51 no 22 | 8–12 June 2026

 

Director's Message

 

Teaching Opportunity: Life Physics (PHYS1004)

PHYS1004 is a flipped course that's intended to provide non-physics students with an introduction to the fundamental concepts of physics in the context of biological, medical and environmental examples. It runs in semester 2 with about 30 students. It's a rewarding course to teach since the students are a diverse and engaged bunch, and for many this is their only experience of physics. In the long term we're looking for a convenor, but the role this year can be minor.

An overview of the material covered is https://bit.ly/phys1004.

Contact Adrian Sheppard for more information.

 

ANU Staff Card Printing And Collection

New and replacement staff cards will now be printed and collected from different locations.

New staff cards are printed and collected from the Provisioning Team at Chancelry 10B (Lower Ground Floor) by appointment.

Replacement cards are printed and collected from ANU Security in the Fulton Muir Building (Building 95). Staff can just drop-in.

For building access enquiries, please email security@anu.edu.au.

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Ideas On Tap | June 18

A night of big ideas and great conversations

Ideas on Tap is a relaxed, cross‑sector pitching and networking event bringing together researchers, manufacturers and industry organisations working at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 2–5 across space, quantum and cyber. The event focuses on early‑to‑mid stage ideas with clear potential for collaboration, translation or commercial impact. This event is perfect for researchers, industry advocates and working professionals to meet and connect in a laid-back atmosphere.

Date: Mon 18 June 2026
Time: 4:30-6:30pm
Location: Work Club Two24 Bunda, 224 Bunda Street #Lvl 13

Register

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Defence Trailblazer | Commercialisation Bootcamp

As part of the DINAMIC Innovation Program from Defence Trailblazer, applications are now open for live Commercialisation bootcamps.

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Call For Presenters - College of Science & Medicine 3MT Competition 2026

Take your research to the College, the University and the world!

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is an international competition for HDR candidates to showcase their research. Using plain language and with only a single PowerPoint slide, candidates have three minutes to present to a non-specialist audience on what their research is and why it is important.

3MT is a great opportunity for you to develop presentation skills that are crucial for your future careers, regardless of whether they are inside or outside of academia.

Eligibility
To participate in this competition, please check if you meet the following criteria:

  • You have completed your Confirmation of Candidature (CoC) or Thesis Proposal Review (TPR). If you are unsure, please contact our office on hdr.cosm@anu.edu.au
  • You haven't won the CoSM 3MT Competition in the past.
  • You are available to present at the COSM 3MT event, Wednesday 25 June, 10.00–12.00pm, noting this is an in-person event and there is no option to present virtually.

It’s a great opportunity to showcase your thesis in just 3 minutes! 

If you are interested in participating in this competition, please speak to your primary supervisor before registering your interest here

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College Hot Desking In Physics

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

 

University Travel

- When booking travel for any type of University business, it is mandatory to use ATPI -

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RSPhys Executive Meeting Minutes

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EVENTS

 

Director's Colloquium - 17 June

Using plasmas to protect the ozone layer and reduce global warming - Dr Tony Murphy

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Know your administrators...

Nikki Azzopardi, Belinda Barbour, & Petra Rickman

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Know your school team...

Joseph Hong -
Stores/Purchasing Team Leader

Goran Radovanovic -
Stores Services  

Patrick Romero - Stores/Purchasing Services 

purchasing.physics@anu.edu.au

Purchasing - RSPhys Intranet
Stores - RSPhys Intranet

 

Know your student admin...

Liudmila (Luda) Mangos -
Higher Degree Research admin
C3.02C, Cockcroft bldg
hdr.cosm@anu.edu.au

pec.physics@anu.edu.au

 

Know your school team...

Phil Dooley -
Manager, Marketing and Communications (part time)
phil.dooley@anu.edu.au
0414 945 577

Got a story idea? Info on ANU Physics Sci Comm is here

 

Know your HDR Convenors...

Dr Michaela Froehlich
Dr Lilli Sun
HDR Convenors

A/Prof Vanessa Robins
Associate Director HDR

 

Know your Student Reps...

Lingxiao Li, Lakshmi Raja, Jessica Wierbik, Sheil Sequeira, Luke Johnstone & Taskil Dastoor

hdrsreps.physics@anu.edu.au

 

Know your school team...

Rick Walsh -
WHS Manager

Huma Latif -
WHS Officer

whs.physics@anu.edu.au

 

HR Support For CoSM SharePoint

The People and Culture division have re-aligned work within functional teams to improve consistency and quality of advice across the University. 

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ANU LGBTIQA+ Ally Network

Upcoming Events & Ally Training

June 17 | Ally Training

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Free Flu Vaccinations

The University is committed to supporting staff health and wellbeing during the upcoming flu season. Free vaccinations are available this year, with three options to choose from: 

1. On campus at the ANU Medical Centre (appointment bookings are available from 31 March 2026)

2. On campus at the ANU Pharmacy – book via the QR code on the Safety and Wellbeing webpage or attend as a walk-in

3. Off campus at a Terry White Chemist. Access the TWC voucher code in HORUS (valid until Friday 31 July)

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WHS Sharepoint

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Physics @ ANU

 

 


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