Published in the Research School of Physics Event Horizon
Vol45 Issue16 20–24 April 2020

Research
Aim
We can use this time to be productive - work on manuscript drafts, thesis chapters, read things in-depth or learn something new. Please stay in touch with your colleagues and your supervisor, and most importantly be positive and plan for the future.
Contacts
Updates
- Mentor early-career researchers through this challenging year. They need your help to refocus, re-scope and restart. You can gain a better understanding of the issues people face. One way you can do that is to enroll in the ANU NECTAR Mentoring Program which is funded by all ANU Colleges. We have 132 mentees and 80 mentors so far. Enroll as a mentor here, by end of April. We would also welcome you to invite your alumni and collaborators who have moved into non-academic spheres to be mentors.
- Safe spaces for ANU staff and students - We have all been affected by the work and study from home arrangements. It is possible that during these uncertain times that some staff or students in your areas may be at heightened vulnerability or risk and requiring additional support. Please read the email provided here from the Director of HR.
- The atomic, molecular and optical physics community in the US has begun a Virtual AMO Seminar series. Given the timezone differences, in the likely event you cannot attend the seminars live, they will be available after the event on YouTube. The organisers are also accepting nominations for speakers (you can self-nominate) for those interested in presenting and capable of doing so at an ungodly hour. https://sites.google.com/stanford.edu/virtual-amo-seminar
- Research - Working Party Terms of Reference - coming soon
Digest of past updates
Research Updates @ 13 April