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Director's Message
Dear Colleagues,
Over the past two weeks Dr Jimin Yu and I have accompanied a very successful College of Science delegation visit to China to develop research collaborations and student articulations. It is clear the School has much to gain from closer engagement with leading Chinese universities with whom existing links and our reputation are valuable assets.
Closer to home, the highlight of the past week was as described by Rhodri Davies “a humiliating 4-2 defeat of students by the victorious RSES staff football team”. Despite losing star midfielder Malcolm Sambridge early in the match, RSES staff overcame the superior skills, speed and frankly the much more credible appearance of the student team. Match official Eric Ward played an influential but ultimately not decisive role in the outcome, and match manager Geoff Pearson provided vital pre-, in- and post-match support.
Steve Eggins |
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ANU scientists produce best estimate of Earth's composition
Scientists at The Australian National University (ANU) have produced the best estimate of Earth’s elemental composition which will help them understand how the Earth formed 4.6 billion years ago.
“The four most abundant elements – iron, oxygen, silicon and magnesium – make up more than 90 per cent of the Earth’s mass, but working out exactly what the Earth is made of is tricky,” said Dr Lineweaver from the Research School of Earth Sciences and the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics at ANU.
The research is published in the international journal Icarus and is available here and here.
Co-researcher Professor Trevor Ireland from the ANU Research School of Earth Sciences said planetary scientists would find many uses for this new composition record.
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Funding Opportunities:
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Apply now: National Science Week 2018 grants
Draw attention to science—and your exciting project—with funding support of between $2000 and
$20 000. Applications close 5pm AEDT 12 October 2017.
ANU Education Grants scheme.
Applications are now open for Round 1 of the 2018 ANU Education Grants scheme.
Funding is offered for the ANU Vice-Chancellor's Teaching Enhancement Grants (ANUTEG) which support innovative and creative teaching initiatives and projects, and are linked to improving coursework student learning at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
Funding is also offered in this round for the ANU Linkage for Learning and Teaching Grants (ANULLTG) which support strategic connections between ANU and organisations outside of the higher education sector to develop opportunities for ANU coursework students.
A Q&A workshop will be held on Thursday 21 September, 12.30-1.30pm in the CHELT Meeting Room 1.35, Building 10T1. Please register by contacting promotingexcellence@anu.edu.au.
Submit your applications to promotingexcellence@anu.edu.au by 10am, Tuesday 17 October.
2017 Travel Grants for Women in STEM
Opportunity for female academics or HDR students to gain funding for travel to “enrich your area of study or academic work on a trip-of-a-lifetime, wherever your professional interests take you”.
If you are female, employed by an Australian university or a research organisation, or you are a PHD student with a STEM related focus you are eligible to apply for the Campus Travel and Virgin Australia 2017 Travel Grant. Applications close Friday 20 October 2017
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Conferences and Workshops:
ARC Future Fellowship workshop
An ARC Future Fellowship Workshop/Information Session is being organized by the Joint Colleges of Sciences for October 11 from 10am to 12noon. It will include tips from past successful Future Fellows.
The details of this session are being finalized now but please save the date and time in your calendar.
More information on Future Fellowships can be obtained from the ARC website.
Drones and Big Spatial Data workshop
Australian National Data Service (ANDS) workshop 9 October 2017 - Melbourne
2017 WAMSI Research ConferenceThe Western Australian Marine Science Institution’s Research Conference includes sessions from its Dredging Science Node (22-23 November 2017) and Kimberley Marine Research Program (28-30 November 2017). 22-30 November 2017 - Perth
2017 Planetary Frontiers Workshop 16th – 17th November, room E6A 102, Macquarie University.
This two-day - joint #MACPLANET and #SSERVIAUSTRALIA initiative – will showcase the quality and breadth of planetary research in Australia, and beyond. The plenary speaker will be Professor Munir Humuyan, Florida State, on ‘The oldest surface environment of Mars from the Martian meteorite Black Beauty’. This year the Planetary Frontiers Workshop will be held in conjunction with the Australian Space Research Conference, 13 – 15 November at the University of Sydney (see http://www.nssa.com.au/17asrc)
Registrations deadline for the 2017 Planetary Frontiers Workshop: 1 November 2017
For more information: http://goo.gl/Eww7Mx
AMOS-ICSHMO 2018
The Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society and the American Meteorological Society, are holding the Joint 25th AMOS National Conference and 12th International Conference for Southern Hemisphere Meteorology and Oceanography, AMOS-ICSHMO 2018, at UNSW Sydney in February 2018. AMOS-ICSHMO 2018 will bring together experts in meteorology, oceanography and other climate sciences from around the world as well as government representatives, NGOs, businesses and the media to focus on problems specific to the Southern Hemisphere. 5-9 February 2018 - Sydney |
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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is inviting nominations from experts to participate in the development of its Sixth Assessment Report (AR6). The AR6 will be a comprehensive assessment of the state of scientific, technical and socio‑economic knowledge on climate change, its causes, potential impacts and response strategies. It will comprise three Working Group reports, a Synthesis of those reports and Summary for Policy Makers, which will be released over the period 2021‑22. The outline of the Working Group reports are available on the IPCC website. The Department of the Environment and Energy operates as the National Focal Point for IPCC activities and invites Australian experts to nominate to fill the roles required of the writing and review teams. Further information about the nomination process, and subsequent IPCC writing and review processes, can be found here. The due date for applications to the Department is Tuesday 3 October 2017. Applications and questions about this process can be directed to: nationalgreenhouseaccounts@environment.gov.au. |
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Opportunities in Japan in the Origins of Life
The Earth-Life Science Institute, ELSI Origins Network (EON) at Tokyo Institute of Technology offers a range of opportunities for international researchers and students. EON funds support research across a wide range of disciplines within the scope of the following three questions: 1. How did life arise on Earth? 2. How common is life in the Universe? 3. What fundamental principles explain the emergence of life?
Check out the EON seed grants (8 per year at USD50k for interdisciplinary, international projects) and visitor opportunities (1-6 months). EON also hosts workshops with a requirement for interdisciplinary, international speakers and early career researchers are encouraged to attend. Students should watch out for the Summer and Winter student workshops! Penny King was recently invited to present at a workshop on “Cosmic Perspective of Earth: A Planet Permeated and Shaped by Life – Implications for Astrobiology”. Please ask Penny about EON if you are interested! |
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ARC Linkage Projects 2017
- The ARC Linkage Projects 2017 Round 2 for Joint Colleges of Science is happening. Please contact your Research Office (arc.rm@anu.edu.au) if you are planning to apply.
The timeline for Round 2 is as follows:
Budget, Justification and Letter of Support due to CRO -Monday, 9 October 2017
Complete Application due to CRO - Monday, 20 November 2017
Request Not To Assess, ARC Certifications, and CPA Tool Approval Complete -Monday, 4 December 2017
Final Application due to CRO for ARC Submission -Monday, 4 December 2017
- Express Track Service (8-week from NOI to the ARC):
Please contact CRO if you want to submit out of the schedule above, so that a customised express timeline (8 weeks from NOI to Submission to the ARC) will be developed for you.
Note: 23 October 2017 is the last day for NOI for Express Track Service. NOIs received after this date will require School Director and Dean approval to be submitted in the LP17 Round.
Existing NOIs and Projects in RMS
- Ø If you have sent NOIs to CRO in Round 1 but have not been able to put in an application, please confirm with Research Office about your submission plan.
No response by 9 October 2017 will be considered as withdrawn.
- Ø If you have lodged an application in RMS, please contact Research Office to confirm your intention to submit in LP17 Round and to find out a most suitable submission plan.
More information can be found on the Science Intranet: |
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Interested in study / academic work overseas?
Information Seminar: Wednesday 4 October 2017, 3 – 4pm
“Meet the Germans” – Study and Research Opportunities in Germany for Australian Students and Researchers
Speakers:Professor Dr Joybrato Mukherjee & Mr Stefan Bienefeld
Location: The Nye Hughes Room
ANU Centre for European Studies
The Australian National University
Building #67C, 1 Liversidge Street
Acton ACT 2601 >> Map
This event is an excellent opportunity for students, graduates and professionals to learn about the many academic career choices in Germany (graduate studies, doctoral studies, junior researcher, postdoctoral studies, visiting academic, and more).
Find out about:
- Masters and PhD programmes – discover the different paths to achieving your goal
- Grant programmes – find out how you can apply for and receive grants
- Funding opportunities – the good news is there are several options available to you in the German research environment
- Practical advice – all you need to know about moving to and living in Germany
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is the world’s largest funding organisation for the international exchange of students and researchers, funding over 100,000 persons per year. Since its foundation in 1925, DAAD has funded the academic mobility of over 2 million scholars around the globe.
Registration required: >>> Here |
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Data Science:
The Data Surgery session:
J4 Ringwood room -
Tuesday 26th September- 11.30am -12.30pm
Speaker: Oscar Branson and David Heslop (RSES)
Topic: Introductory session
The Data Surgery session will consist of tutorials aimed at helping students and staff soleve Earth science problems with existing data science tools. They aim at improving the awareness and competence of RSES PhD students of all ages in data science. The Group will meet forthnightly with a focus on discussion and improving skills. |
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Publications:
Pownall, J.M., Lister, G.S., and Spakman, W. (2017), Reconstructing subducted oceanic lithosphere by “reverse-engineering” slab geometries: The northern Philippine Sea Plate: Tectonics 36, doi: 10.1002/2017TC004686
Haiyang S.Wang,Charles H.Lineweaver, Trevor R. Ireland, The elemental abundaces (with uncertainties) of the most Earth-like planet. doi.org/10.1016/j.icarus.2017.08.024 |
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New Colombo Plan
Fifteen ANU undergraduates are currently in Japan taking part the field-intensive course "Understanding Geological Hazards". This is a joint venture between RSES and the University of Tokyo funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade through the New Colombo Plan. The course will introduce students to the physical processes that underpin geological hazards and importantly their impact on the peoples and economies of the Indo-Pacific region. Follow #GeoHazardsNCP to keep up to date with the students' activities. |
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Fieldwork Activities:
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Student update from Greece.
The last days of the 2017 Field Camp are drawing to a close. Marnie Forster demonstrating sense of shear on a distant structure to RSES students Nini He, Kristin Marris and Reuben Creighton |
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Communities@work ANU School Holiday Program
ANU is continuing its association with Communities@work, who will run the October 2017 ANU School Holiday Program.
The University has negotiated a 3.5 per cent discount and priority placement for children of ANU staff. To take advantage of the offer staff will need to provide the unique identifier code 23172 when enrolling children.
The program runs from Tuesday 26 September through to Friday 6 October (Monday-Friday excluding public holidays) at North Oval Pavilion and costs $75 per day. Children need to bring a packed lunch and morning tea.
For more information contact the Communities@Work Enrolments Team on 1300 212 273 or see the program flyer on the website. |
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Free Hail & Ride Bus Service
The Campus Traveller will help ease parking congestion by linking car parking areas with a free and convenient all-day shuttle bus
Download the Campus Traveller route map here, visit the website, or check the FAQ's |
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2017 Staff Excellence Awards: nominations open
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Have you, a colleague or your team done an amazing job working on a project for the broader benefit of the University community? If so, you're invited to nominate for the 2017 Staff Excellence Awards. >>> Read More
Nominations close at 5pm on Friday 29 September 2017.
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Carer support for travelling staff members:
Eligible applicants can apply for up to $1000 in funds, once a year. Details of eligibility, assessment criteria and assessment process and the application form can be found here:
Applications should be emailed to staffdiversity@anu.edu.au at least 8 weeks prior to the event.
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Rocktail Party 5th October
Early Bird Tickets: by 25th September Sales close: 28th September
The Premiere event of the year has arrived, the Research School of Earth Sciences GeoBall!!! This year we have chosen to hold a Rocktail party on the 5th of October.⚒️!T
So are you ready to 'rock' out to some great music and celebrate the 'rockin' year that we have had up at the RSES? Prepared to party the night away with fabulous lecturers and equally as fabulous students?
Make sure that you get tickets here >> EMS Qpay Page:
Early bird tickets are available at $65, snatch them up before they disappear! Tickets are available on our qpay account or our facebook page!
Facebook event page:
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Art donation explores connections between geology and weaving
The first scheme of its kind in an Australian university, the Vice – Chancellor’s College Artist Fellows Scheme (VCCAFS) supports interdisciplinary research relationships. It offers an exciting opportunity for creative artists to work with researchers in other fields.
Internationally renowned woven textile specialist, Jennifer Robertson, chose to collaborate with Ian Jackson (RSES) and his scientific research. The results: two exquisite woven textiles: Crystal Imperfections as Agents of Deformation and Tetrahedrons in Olivine.
Jennifer Robertson has very generously donated Crystal Imperfections as Agents of Deformation to RSES for the earth sciences community to enjoy. It is a wonderful example of what can be achieved around interdisciplinary research. >> read more |
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Internship applications and interview skills workshops
Careers Centre will hold two workshops on internship applications and interview skills.
All Science students interested in undertaking an internship program are encouraged to attend and register book online on the ANU Careerhub website.
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