Director's Message

Dear Colleagues,

It is with enormous pleasure to welcome Prof Ben Buchler (QST) into the role of Associate Director for Education. Everyone who knows Ben will understand the passion and care he brings to his teaching. Please congratulate Ben when you see him next. Equally, I remain truly grateful to the commitment, innovation and leadership Prof Joe Hope has demonstrated over the past seven years as AD(E). It has been wonderful working with him and I’d like to recognise his contribution with a School morning tea in the next few weeks. Don’t forget PEC Planning Day is tomorrow (Thursday) at Mt Stromlo. This is one of the most significant dates in the School calendar.

Above, the two MCs for the HIAF 50th Gala, Dr Tom McGoram and Prof Nanda Dasgupta welcome guests, alumni and friends to a spectacular celebration of community. I will always marvel at the brilliant technical innovation which intersects academic excellent within this unique facility. The evening captured beautifully the energy of the community and is something the whole School can be very proud of. My thanks to Tom, Nanda and Alina Bryleva for arranging such a fabulous evening, enjoyed by all. I’ve included just a tiny selection of images below, with a more curated collection to follow. (image credits: Libera Arts Productions).

Your Heads will have been talking to you about the 2024 FRT and Jagadish scholars. They are excellent students and I strongly encourage EMCRs to consider supporting these short-stay research students. Please speak with you Heads asap.  

See you at the PEC Planning Day!
Tim

PEC Planning Day - 14 September

This Thursday 14th September, Mt Stromlo 9am-3:30pm

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The 50th anniversary of the Heavy Ion Accelerator Facility (HIAF) was celebrated via a series of events since 15 August, with the Gala event being held last Thursday, 7 September. Almost 200 people gathered at the National Arboretum for the Gala Dinner to honour and celebrate this milestone. The event provided a unique opportunity to re-engage with the alumni and staff who have helped shape the facility. It was a great night with talks by Professor Chennupati Jagadish, in his capacity as the President of the Australian Academy of Science, and Mike Mores, Vice President of the National Electrostatics Corporations. Mike travelled all the way from the US to celebrate with us, and shared some interesting facts about the unique place HIAF holds amongst the 250+ accelerators the company has built during its almost 60 years of presence on the market. The panel was moderated by Questacon Director, Jo White, who reflected on the role of HIAF in inspiring science students and school teachers, and the transferrable skills learnt at HIAF which alumni apply in their careers outside academia. We had lots of fun and dancing, and as some people said, they look forward to celebrating the 60th anniversary of HIAF in 10 years time!

Josef Richmond who was awarded the Boswell Technologies HDR Award for Space Exploration, Moon and Mars, and Justin Hew who was awarded the Boswell Technologies Grant for Space Exploration, Moon and Mars!

This award and grant supports HDR as well as coursework and undergraduate students undertaking research in the areas of Space Exploration, Moon and Mars, and could be used towards travel, acquiring of equipment or collaboration activities.

EURAXESS Worldwide - Understanding Horizon Europe

We are delighted to share that ANU have been approached to host a talk by the regional co-ordinator for EURAXESS Worldwide.

Understanding Horizon Europe

When: Wednesday 20 September 2023, 10:30am-12pm
Where: Innovations Theatre, Anthony Low Bldg (#124) Garran Road

Admission to this event is free and to reserve a spot, please click on this link.

Please contact the College Research Office if you have any questions.

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The Conference on Optics, Atoms, and Laser Applications (KOALA) is a student only conference, organised by students, and affiliated with both Optica and SPIE. As the most prominent student only conference in Australia and New Zealand for the field of Optics, Atoms, and Laser Applications, it is the perfect opportunity for students to experience a conference surrounded by only their peers. As well as plenary speakers and the opportunity to present research to like-minded students, we have social and industry-focussed events to maximise networking opportunities.

Registration and abstract submission closes 2 October 2023, and includes accommodation for the conference. Travel grants are also available.

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College of Science Writing Workshop - 11-14 Sep

The College of Science is running a Writing Workshop for all members of the College.

This workshop is an opportunity to focus on your writing productivity and research outputs in the supportive company of other researchers.

When: 11-14 September 2023 (afternoon 11 Sep & all day 12-14 Sep)
What: ~13 hrs writing time, ~3 hrs peer review, 2+ hrs of panel sessions

Register at this link by Wednesday, 6 September 2023

For the workshop program, please see the College of Science Writing Workshop Handbook.

For enquiries, please contact eo.cos@anu.edu.au

On Tuesday 12 September, MSI will host a community event for all students, professional staff, and academic staff in the College of Science. The goal is to get to know each other. The mean to do that is, obviously, coffee!

WHERE: outside the Hanna Neumann building (West side, i.e. where the blackboard is).
WHEN: 12 September, 10-11am.
WHAT TO BRING: a cup of coffee and an empty cup (if you drink coffee).

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CoS Panel Event - 'Creating Effective Science Networks' - Fri 22 Sep

In an era where addressing complex challenges is paramount, it is widely recognized that multi-disciplinary teams are crucial. But how do we harness this potential at ANU? How can we foster multi-disciplinary connections to create impactful collaborations?

The College of Science Research Committee is pleased to present: 'Creating Effective Science Networks' – a networking and panel event.

Friday 22 September, 12-1pm (light lunch provided)
Seminar/Function Room (1.33/1.37), Hanna Neumann Building (145)

Please register here by Sunday, 17 September

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InSTEM Registration - Now Open

inSTEM is a networking and career development conference for people from marginalised or underrepresented groups in STEM, and their allies. It is an initiative of the ARC Centres of Excellence.

Date: Tuesday, 19 September – Thursday, 21 September
Location: Storey Hall RMIT University, NAARM/Melbourne

For more information and to register visit www.instem.io

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Staff Movements

Andrew Stuchbery will be away 9/9/23 - 29/9/23
^{Steve Tims will be Acting HoD in this period}

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College Hot Desking In Physics

Finance, HR & RM Teams
Thursday Mornings
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EVENTS

Departmental seminars

Dr Dinesh Venkatachalam - 20 September
Science & Social Impact: Cutting-edge mciro-plasma systems safeguarding more than a million lives
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Dr Sejeong Kim - 26 September
2D materials for quantum integrated photonics
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Director's Colloquium - 11 September

Analytic theories for magnetic skyrmions - Dr Karen Livesey

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AIP WiP - National Lecture Tour - 11 September

Nano-magnets for biomedicine - Dr Karen Livesy 

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WiPEA Gala 2023 - 15 September

11:30am, Mary Reay Teaching center (superfloor)

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John Carver Seminar Series 2023 - 28 September

Physics Auditorium, 10am

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Cooperative Research Centres Projects - Round 15 is Now Open

The Research Management team would like to notify you that the new Australian Government Grant Opportunities (GO) and/or Forecast Opportunities (FO), Cooperative Research Centres Projects Round 15 is now open.

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NISDRG Round 4 - EOI Now Open

The Office of National Intelligence has announced the opening of the NISDRG Round 4 EOI , with a scheduled closing date of Monday, 25 September 2023.

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