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Director's Message
Dear Colleagues,
Hope you had an enjoyable weekend. With the warmer weather we’ve had some curious visitors to the School. This echidna was found snuffling around the Cockcroft bike rack which I hope didn’t result in too many flat tires. (photo credit: Graeme Cornish).
May Day – This is the first reminder that May 1st is our annual School census date for PDRs, essential training and inductions. An important inclusion this year is that Tier 3 inductions will gradually become a critical element in maintaining your cardax access into hazard areas. Dr Rick Walsh (School WHS Manager) sent an email on Friday afternoon that gives directions to a new training status tool he’s developed. Please take a look, it gathers information from several ANU sources for your convenience.
On Thursday morning the School Executive will meet for the first time this year. If you have topics to raise please contact your representatives or Heads.
After an incident last year we are taking an additional step in laser safety signage. The WHS Team have produced the stickers (below) which are to be adhered on all table-top enclosures for your laser optics setups. Sticker can be obtained from the WHS Team, or from your Head of Department.
Have a good week,
Tim |
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WHS Training Plan
As part of the implementation of the University WHS Management System the School WHS Team have developed some tools to assist you in meeting the RSPhys WHS Training Plan.
These tools allow you to easily see which WHS training modules are relevant to your work. They also allow you to review your training completions and when you need to refresh any training.
You can find these tools on the Training page of the School’s WHS SharePoint. » read more
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PhB Mentors Needed
This year we have 9 first-year Physics students in the PhB program, some of the smartest high-school graduates from across the country.
Each student is to be assigned an academic mentor for their time at ANU, and we would like to make a call for people willing to take on this role.
This typically involves 1-2 meetings per semester to provide advice regarding their degree. All students should do research projects and also enter the Honours Program, so this is an excellent opportunity to expand your research groups with extra hands.
Please contact us to express your interest., and 'read more' for further details about the program.
James Sullivan and Yuri Kivshar
PhB Physics discipline coordinators » read more
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Call For New Members – Physics Equity and Diversity Committee |
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The Physics equity and diversity committee welcomes new members from both staff and students. The committee is structured so that you can get involved at the level that suits you in a variety of areas including Gender equity, First nations engagement, LGBTIQ* issues as well as in Strategy and Communication. How to join? You can talk to the current co-chairs Mary Gray and James Sullivan or contact them by email (James & Mary). |
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WiPAE Event - 'In Conversation 2 - Women* In Leadership'
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In Conversation 2 gives the floor to four amazing women from RSPhys, RSAA and CECC to talk about women in leadership. It will be followed by a light lunch to give you the opportunity to meet our speakers in person.
When: Wed March 8th, 10:30-12pm
Where: Physics Auditorium, 60 Mills Road » read more
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Australian Science Policy Fellowship - 2023-24 Round Open |
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The Australian Science Policy Fellowship Program is an initiative of the Office of the Chief Scientist that gives scientists the opportunity to work in a policy role in an Australian Government department for up to 12 months. The program seeks to strengthen the science-policy interface by bringing science and technology expertise into public policy processes and bringing experience of government processes and policymaking into academia. » read more
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L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women In Science Fellowships
Applications for the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Australian & New Zealand Fellowships are now OPEN, closing on Monday 6 March 2023. Five $25,000 fellowships will be awarded, please 'read more' for further infomation.
Please contact the college research office ASAP if you intend to apply. » read more
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IWD 2023 Science In The Pub - Call For Presenters |
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RSPhys is sponsoring International Women's Day Science in the Pub - the call for presenters is now open. If you'd like to share your research and your experiences as a women* in science, please email philuponscience@gmail.com. Free presenter training available too!
When: 7 PM Tuesday 7th March, 2023
Where: Smiths Alternative, 76 Alinga St, Civic
How Much: Free! With thanks to our sponsors; ANU Physics, ANU CGA, CSIRO and TMOS. » read more
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Oxford PhD Exchange - 2023-2024 Round
The Australian National University (ANU) has been invited to nominate up to three Higher Degree Research (HDR) candidates for the 2023-2024 round of the Oxford PhD Exchange (ANU to Oxford University).
The Oxford PhD Exchange is a graduate candidate exchange program between Oxford University and the ANU. The exchange aims to enable excellent PhD scholars to enrich their research in an international setting.
Applicants can apply for an exchange period of one academic year, or one or two academic terms. » read more
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2023 Wall Planners
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2023 wall planners are available now at the Physics Store. |
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Need to Edit a Requistion?
If you are new or old to the RSPhys online requisition system, 'read more' for time saving tips when editing a requisition with a mistake. » read more
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Processes to consider when purchasing
1. All IT equipment through SCU
2. All electrical items must be tested & tagged before use
3. UPS require RCD on device side. See this procedure (PDF, 28kB)
4. Chemicals require WHS pre approval before purchase
5. Use Mandatory/Preferred suppliers where appropriate
Please also note that purchases made through Officeworks will not be reimbursed. » read more
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Departmental seminars
Professor Volodymyr I. Chegel - 28 February
molecular plasmonics – new field in sensing and material science
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Professor Catalina Curceanu - 3 March
Quantum Cats and Neutron Stars: from Exotic Atoms Studies to Impossible Atoms Hunting
» read more
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Know your administrators...
L-R: Belinda Barbour, Sonia Padrun, Petra Rickman, Nikki Azzopardi, & Julie Arnold » read more
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Know your student admin...
Liudmila (Luda) Mangos -
Higher Degree Research admin
C3.02C, Cockcroft bldg (Thurs 9:30-5pm) hdr.physics@anu.edu.au
Siobhan Ryman -
Physics Education Centre admin and HDR
1.05, Bldg 38A (Tues 8.30-4pm) ; C3.02C, Cockcroft bldg (Mon,Thurs-Fri 8.30-4pm) pec.physics@anu.edu.au |
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National Space Qualification Network (NSQN) Industry Workshop - March 15 & 16
Registration is now open for the NSQN Industry Workshop
Date: 15-16 March 2023
Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Where: ANU Research School of Physics, 160 Mills Road, Acton, ACT 2601
REGISTER NOW: https://buff.ly/3Y0f6rb » read more
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What To Do If You Test Positive For COVID-19
If you test positive to COVID-19, please:
1. Register your positive result with ACT Health using this online form, or with the state/territory health authority where you are located.
2. Alert the University through this online form.
3. Inform your supervisor or course convenor. » read more
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