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Director's Message
Dear Colleagues,
It is a pleasure to welcome Prof John Close (QST) to the School Executive as the new Associate Director (Research). John brings a depth of experience to the group having served at that level before as Head of Department and Associate Director (Education). When you see him next please welcome him into the role, and please share with him your thoughts about how our research environment might be improved.
Last week we received the Italian Scientific Attaché, Dr Marco Lazzarino, seen above with Em/Prof David Hinde (NPAA) in the Heavy Ion Accelerator Facility. Marco is relatively new in post and keen to connect Italian researchers with the School. If you have an interest or have existing Italian collaborations please let me know and we will arrange a morning tea with Marco to explore possibilities.
Last week our School signed an Memorandum of Understanding with the ACT Government to combine our focus on engagement with the Canberra Innovation Network (CBRIN). The MoU will help bring a greater regional focus on our translational activities and will include investment showcases, training and workshop support.
You will have just seen the CoS Research Management team has details for the next ARC Industry Transformation Research Platforms. We are gaining some experience in this scheme within the School so please reach out to John Close, RM or me if you have interest.
Last week H/Prof Dick Henley was honoured with the 2022 Haddon Forrester King career medal from the Academy of Science (below). He delivered a great lecture to a full theatre under the dome, found here.
Finally, since we started the campaign to increase training currency we have better than doubled our compliance. I am very grateful to all those who have attended to this, however it still leaves about one third our the School without the demonstrable training to retain access to their laboratories. Can you please endeavour to review your access and associated training (here) by May 1st. Please discuss with your Head if there are difficulties with completing your WHS training before this date.
Best regards,
Tim |
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From The Equity & Diversity Committee... |
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Women and Leadership Australia are providing partial scholarships for women in the education sector of $1000-$5000 for leadership courses across Australia
Courses are available for women at all levels. » read more
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Safety Awareness
The University has released a new Safety awareness on Laser Safety and the Importance of Laser Safety Goggles.
All users of Lasers in the School, please read through this safety awareness, consider the information it contains and follow relevant directions. » read more
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Bangla New Year! |
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Victoria, Raghda and Yiyi (NPAA/CDM) all dressed up in their national dress for Bangla new year!
14th April, 2023 marks the first day of the Bangla year: 1st Baishakh, 1430. Baishakh is the first month of the Bangla year. Apart from Bangladesh, various parts of India, Thailand, Laos, Mayanmar (and more) celebrate their cultural new year around the same time (13 to 15 April). » read more
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Environmental Research Opportunity - EoI Now Open
There are grants of up to $200,000 for collaborations undertaking applied research in priority environmental themes.
ANU is allowed 2 EOIs per priority area (4 EOIs in total); the priority areas for this scheme are:
- addressing climate change impacts on the natural environment – both mitigation and adaptation
- supporting threatened species recovery
EOIs are due to the funder by 15 May 2023, kindly advise the College Research Office if you are interested by 28 April 2023 in the event that a ranking process is required. » read more
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2023 Scholarship AINSE ANSTO French Embassies (SAAFE) - Applications Open Now
AINSE, in partnership with ANSTO, the Embassy of France in Australia and the Embassy of France in New Zealand, are delighted to announce that applications for the 2023 Scholarship AINSE ANSTO French Embassies (SAAFE) Program are now open, for international travel in the period 1st October 2023 – 31st December 2024.
Applications close 11.59pm 1st July 2023 (AEST) » read more
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Suicide Prevention Australia Research Fund And Conference Update
Further funding has been received for the Suicide Prevention Research Fund. In the coming months, dates for applications will be released.
Suicide Prevention Australia are hosting a National Suicide Prevention Conference next month in Canberra exploring the theme of “Reconnect, Reform, Reshape”. » read more
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Australia India 'Unnati' Research Collaboration - Grants Now Open
To register for the Webinar Information Session held on Thursday 27 April 2023 at 4pm, see here.
For further information about the Unnati Research Collaboration Grants, please see the ARCH-India platform via this link.
Please contact the College Research Office if you intend to apply. Closing 15 May 2023. |
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DArT PhD Internship Opportunities
Canberra-based genotyping company Diversity Arrays Technology (DArT) is a global leader in DNA sequencing, genome profiling and biological data management. They work with thousands of organisms/species of plants, animals and microbes providing services to thousands of customers from around 70 countries.
DArT is looking for PhD students to undertake a fully-funded 6 month internship with a total support package of $20,000 to help them develop new and exciting products and services across their areas of operation.
Applications close 12 May 2023 » read more
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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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Measuring Metabolism Across Scales RFA - Now Open
The Measuring Metabolism Across Scales RFA will support two-year collaborative research projects focused on measuring and understanding metabolism across organelles and cells.
The maximum (total costs) budgets for the proposed projects are $500,000 for Expanded Projects and $250,000 for Focused Projects. All project awards will be for a 24 month duration.
Please contact the College Research Office if you intend to apply. Closing 1 June 2023. |
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EoI: Singapore-funded Space, Quantum & Cyber CREATE Centre - InSpace
The ANU has an opportunity for significant funding of $12-16 million per year for five years through a Singapore funded CREATE Centre. ANU InSpace is seeking expressions of interest for participation in a space, quantum and cyber themed CREATE Centre. » read more
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Preparing Competitive Tenders For Industry And Government
Thu, 25th May 2023, 3:00pm–4:00 pm
This information session for ANU research, academic and professional staff provides an introduction to tendering, including finding out about tender opportunities for Category 2 and Category 3 research funding.
Register here » read more
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Circular Economy Round Table - Call For EoI
Transitioning to a circular economy is of growing interest to governments and industry around Australia. Please join an ANU Circular Economy Round Table to explore how researchers in this field can capitalize on this emerging opportunity. ACT NoWaste and CSIRO have been invited to deliver the Round Table opening remarks that highlight the role for research based solutions in the achievement of their visions. We will then move into an internal discussion that will facilitate informal conversations with and between researchers about the value they would derive from a concerted effort to engage around a circular economy theme. The Round Table will be preceded by refreshments and the opportunity to network with colleagues.
The event will be held at the aMBUSH Gallery on 5 June 2023. » read more
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2023 NSW Community Outreach To Physics Award
The Australian Institute of Physics in New South Wales has instituted this annual award as a means to recognise the work of individuals for community outreach to the discipline of physics. This Award now in its 10th year, seeks to acknowledge an individual, with a clearly notable record of work in contributing to outreach, physics education, and has demonstrated passion for the study of physics in New South Wales.
Nominations for this Award will close on 7th October 2023 » read more
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Research Funding Opportunity: (Kraft Heinz) Barrier Solutions For Sustainable Food Packaging
The funding is proposal-dependent starting with proof-of-concept, typically ranging from $25,000 to $100,000 for a six month length project with the potential for expansion based on results and opportunities. The deadline to submit a proposal is 31 May 2023.
Interested researchers can register for a webinar on 1 May here.
Please contact the College Research Office if you intend to apply. » read more
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ANZAC Day
Tuesday April 25th |
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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 by May 1st. » 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
Professor Rob Elliman - 26 April
Materials science applications of ion-accelerators
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School Seminar Program - 2 May
Energy dissipation outside the capture barrier: Rethinking our picture of nuclear fusion - Dr Kaitlin Cook » read more
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Know your administrators...
Julie Arnold, Nikki Azzopardi, Belinda Barbour, & Petra Rickman » 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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Mindfulness Practice For ANU Staff And Students
ANU Counselling and Wellbeing are running weekly 20-minute mindfulness practice sessions that are open to all staff and students.
Register here » read more
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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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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
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. » 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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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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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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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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