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Director's Message
Dear Colleagues,
I hope you had a relaxing four-day break.
My thanks and appreciation to the “Easter bunny” who dropped off traditional hot cross buns last Thursday (above).
Hon/Prof Richard Henley (DMP) will be giving his Haddon Forrester King lecture at the Academy on 18th April. All are very welcome, details below.
It was a pleasure to see Em/Prof Ken Baldwin (QST) present to industry representatives, ACT and Federal government officials at the AECOM Climate Breakfast (below). Ken excelled in capturing the audience with sobering statistics and refreshing solutions.
Finally, I draw your attention to the Australian Science Policy Fellowship scheme, detailed in the right-hand column. Dr Ed Simpson (NPAA) greatly enjoyed his fellowship and I know would recommend it for bringing new perspectives on the machinery of government, as well as underscoring the vital role technical experts play in setting policies.
Best,
Tim |
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WHS Training
A reminder for everyone in the school to review and complete any outstanding WHS training that has been assigned to you.
The School WHS Training Plan can be found on the School WHS SharePoint.
The Director has indicated that from May 1st those without current training will have their access restricted until the training is complete. Please talk to your Head of Department if this timeframe poses specific issues for you and we will attempt to accommodate. |
College of Experts information webinar
The ARC will be holding an Information Webinar for potential ARC College of Experts nominees on Tuesday 18 April 2023, from 12:30 pm – 2pm.
The session will provide general information about the nomination requirements and the ARC’s expectations of its new College members. It will also provide the opportunity for any potential nominees to ask questions related to the nomination process and College membership.
If you are interested and available to join the Webinar, please contact the College Research Office science.jaeger.rm@anu.edu.au as soon as possible together with your email and preferred telephone contact. The College Research Office will need to send the details to preaward.ris@anu.edu.au by no later than 12:00 pm, Friday 14 April 2023. The information received will then be submitted to the ARC by their deadline (Monday 17 April 2023). |
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Haddon Forrester King Lecture by Professor Richard Henley
The simple physics of the world’s most deadly volcanoes
The Australian Academy of Science is hosting the 2022 Haddon Forrester King Lecture at the iconic Shine Dome in Canberra. Delayed from last year, Professor Richard Henley will give his lecture on Tuesday 18 April 2023.
Those guests who can join us in Canberra are invited to join for the lecture, followed by refreshments. The lecture will also be livestreamed for those wishing to view from elsewhere.
Date: Tuesday 18 April 2023 Time: 5.30pm – 6.30pm for the lecture, 6.30pm – 7.30pm for refreshments Venue: The Shine Dome and online livestream Booking and online livestream: here |
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The Boswell Technologies HDR Award
Applications are being sought for the Boswell Technologies HDR Award for Space Exploration, Moon and Mars. This award is intended to aid higher degree research students undertaking research in the area of Space Exploration, Moon and Mars.
Funding is provided by the Boswell Technologies Endowment fund, established by Prof Roderick Boswell.
The award could be used towards travel, acquiring of equipment or collaboration activities. The value of the award is up to $4000 that can be shared between more than one recipient.
Students enrolled in the undergraduate and Masters programs can also apply here.
All applications should be emailed to hdr.physics@anu.edu.au by the closing date of 30 April 2023. |
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Department of Education’s AEA Seed Grants Tranche 2 - Applications Now Open
The Department of Education have opened the call for submissions to Tranche 2 of the Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) Seed Grants which will close 5:00 pm (AEST) on Friday 5 May 2023.
All documentation for this grant opportunity is available on The Department of Education’s website. » read more
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L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science
The For Women in Science (FWIS) program was founded in 1998 with a simple aim; to ensure that women are fairly represented at all levels in science.
For its sixth year, L'Oréal Australia and New Zealand will connect the current L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Fellows with passionate and ambitious female PhD students as part of their mentoring scheme.
We are pleased to let you know that the 2023 applications for the mentoring scheme are now open through our website – www.forwomeninscience.com.au.
Applications will be closing soon at 11.59pm Friday 28th April 2023 (AEDT). » read more
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2024 Australian Academy of Science Awards & Opportunites
The 2024 Australian Academy of Science Awards and Opportunities are now open for nominations.
Please 'read more' below for further details including closing dates:
Please contact the College Research Office if you have any questions. » read more
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Janet Elspeth Crawford Postgraduate Leadership Prize for 2023
Nominations due by 17 April 2023
We are calling for nominations for the Janet Elspeth Crawford Postgraduate Leadership Prize for 2023.
The objective/s of the prize are to recognise a postgraduate student who has demonstrated significant leadership and outstanding academic achievement. Available each year to a student who is enrolled in or has completed a program leading to the award of a Graduate Coursework Degree or Higher Degree by Research in the ANU College of Science. » read more
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2024 Schmidt Science Fellows Program
Applications for the 2024 Schmidt Science Fellows program are now open.
The Schmidt Science Fellows program provides the world’s best emerging scientists with new skills and perspectives to develop novel solutions to society’s challenges, become scientific and societal thought leaders, and accelerate ground-breaking discoveries. » read more
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Mindfulness practice for ANU staff and students
ANU Counselling and Wellbeing for a weekly 20-minute mindfulness practice open to all staff and students. This weekly facilitated 20-minute mindfulness practice is open to all staff and students. The group runs on a drop-in basis & is open to all staff and students with an interest in mindfulness. The facilitator will be available after the practice if members of the group would like to ask questions or discuss aspects of mindfulness.
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Call for Nominations (ASPIRE) Prize 2023
Closing date for nominations is Wed. 17 May 2023. Nominations must be received by the College Research Office science.jaeger.rm@anu.edu.au as self-nominations will not be accepted by the Australian Academy of Science. » read more
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CoS I.D.E.A. Website
Browse I.D.E.A.'s knowledge repository here. |
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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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Departmental seminars
Dr Kasimir P Gregory - 5 April
Nonaqueous electrolytes in two-dimensions & Modelling the thermodiffusion of lone cations and anions in dilute aqueous solutions
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School Seminar Program - 4 April
Energy dissipation outside the capture barrier: rethinking our picture of nuclear fusion - Dr Kaitlin Cook » read more
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ANU Industry Engagement for Researchers - Community of Practice
All are welcome to join. We meet virtually on Microsoft Teams, from 1:30 – 2:30pm on the fourth Monday of the month. » 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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Australian Science Policy Fellowship
2023-24 Round Open 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. » read more
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Free Flu Vaccinations
To provide more flexibility for staff in 2023, the University is offering three options for receiving the free flu vaccination:
1. On campus at the ANU Medical Centre;
2. On campus at the ANU Pharmacy; and
3. Off campus by accessing a voucher code to be used at a Terry White Chemist (various locations throughout Australia). » read more
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TechDev
The Fusion Manufacturing challenge
- Innovative new joining/bonding technologies for dissimilar materials, and
- Cutting-edge, non-destructive testing equipment to verify and inspect those bonds
- Neutron degradation materials
- Computation modeling for materials design and understanding
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What To Do If You Test Positive For COVID-19
If you test positive to COVID-19, please:
1. Inform your supervisor or course convenor.
2. Alert the University through this online form.
3. It is no longer required to report positive RAT tests to ACT Health, however it is strongly encouraged to do so, using this online form. |
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