Director's Message

Dear Colleagues,

Thank you all so much for making Founder’s Day one of the best e-v-e-r. The presentations were all truly excellent and spoke volumes to the diversity of high quality research done in our school. Above, Dr Phil Dooley takes us out to “Quantum Paradox”. Oh, so memorable. Thanks Phil.

As foreshadowed at Founder’s Day the announcements of the remaining AIP awards were indeed imminent (and eminent as auto-correct suggests to me).  The 2023 Bragg Gold Medal for Excellence in Physics for the most outstanding PhD thesis in physics or its applications by a student from an Australian University has been awarded to DR Kirill Koshelev (NLPC/FTP).  And, the The 2023 TH Laby Medal for Excellence in Physics for the most outstanding Honours or Masters thesis in physics by a student from an Australian University has been to Martha Reece (NPAA).  My heartfelt congratulations to Martha and Kirill. Outstanding work.  My thanks also to their supervisors and the nominators.  

Everyone is very welcome to join in a special school “thank you” to Prof Joe Hope for his extraordinary efforts as our Associate Director (Education) on Friday, 1030 in the foyer of the new building. There will be cake, specially selected as Joe’s favourite!!  

As part of a new pathway to increased Defence innovation the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator will hold an in-person information session on November 29th at ANU. Register here.

The ANU Impact Fund, formally known as the Discovery Translation Fund, is now open for proposals until 22nd November. This is a great scheme and has helped a number of our most successful translational research programs over the years, in fact ALL of them. Up to $50k can be awarded to successful teams and I encourage both HDR students and EMCRs to apply. Details: ANU Impact Fund (ANU IF) - Staff Services - ANU.

Have a great week,
Tim

The Future of Sustainability 2023 Conference - Attend for free!

Whether you're a sustainability professional, educator, or simply passionate about sustainability, this virtual event, hosted by Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS), will inspire, educate, and empower you. With four non-consecutive days of virtual sessions and expert speakers, you’ll access the latest sustainability trends and best practices in tertiary education sustainability.   

Save the dates!  

• November 2 - Progress & Innovation  
• November 8 - Leading the Transition  
• November 14 - Transformational Campuses  
• November 16 - Carbon & Climate.   

ANU staff and students can register for free! Read more about the conference schedule here. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with champions from campus communities across Australasia.  

Dominik Koll (NPAA) who received the Best Presentation Award of this years HZDR's DocSeminar in the name of HZDR's director Prof. Dr. Schmidt.

This is a seminar for all PhD students of HZDR in the form of a several days long retreat and topics such as cancer therapy, extreme fields, plasma wake acceleration, energy storage and resource ecology were presented besides others.

His talk "Stardust on Earth and on the Moon" was voted by a vast majority of participants as "Best Presentation".

During our 2023 National Staff Forum, our staff who work across 21 institutional hubs gathered together at the Australian Synchrotron as a single community - the #ANFFNetwork.

Our dedicated staff are the driving force behind our organisation's cutting-edge research and innovation, making them invaluable contributors to our mission of advancing micro- and nanofabrication and advanced manufacturing for a brighter future. 

Celebrating the creativity and innovation of HDR researchers

Research Fest is a day to think and play in a creative environment, try new ideas and connect with your fellow HDR travellers.

Date: Friday 1st December
Time: 9:00am — 3:00pm

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Ivan Toftul (FTP) for winning the AIP 2023 Photo Competition Grand Prize with his photograph 'Birefringence'!

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NSW Smart Sensing Network - Calls for Proposals Now Open

The NSW Smart Sensing Network (NSSN) is partnering with at the NSW Connectivity Innovation Network (CIN) to offer funding to support projects that develop innovative disaster sensing technologies in the fields of physical and information sciences and engineering.  Example areas include, but not limited to are: 

• Robotics  
• AI 
• Signal processing  
• Low-cost radar &  
• Internet of Things (IoT)  

All CIN and NSSN members are eligible to apply with applications closing Tuesday, 31st October 2023.

Please contact the College Research Office if you have any questions or intend to apply.

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ANU Solar Oration 2023: Generation Change – and the Role of Solar PV

Australia’s commitment to net zero emissions by 2050 will see a transformation in our energy system from households to power stations and across the grids that connect them. At the same time, the global commitment to reduce emissions will see a change in Australia’s economy and exports.

Date: Thursday 9 Nov 2023
Time: 5.30–7.30pm
Location: T2, Upper Level, Kambri Cultural Centre, Kambri Precinct

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Carers' Career Development Assistance Fund

The University recognises that many staff have caring responsibilities that may limit their access to opportunities for the development of their careers. To ameliorate the impact of this, grants up to a maximum of AUD$2000 and are available for costs related to alternative care when it is required in order for the staff member to participate in activities that contribute to their career developlent. The sort of costs covered include;

• childcare costs for dependent children;
• care costs for dependents other than children, or
• airfares for the dependent to accompany the staff member.

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ACT ASCA Forum 2023 - Nov 29

ACT ASCA Forum, November 29 @ ANU
Date: 29th November 2023
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Australian Centre on China in the World, bldg 188, ANU

Register

New Reimbursement Process

Staff Movements

Andrew Stuchbery will be away 15/10/23 - 26/10/23
^{Steve Tims will be Acting HoD in this period}
Ben Coombes will be away 15/10/23 - 26/10/23

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College Hot Desking In Physics

Finance, HR & RM Teams
Thursday Mornings
^{Bldg 160}

EVENTS

Departmental seminars

Professor Raymond Volkas - 26 October
The quest for physics beyond the Standard Model: facts, fancies and opinions”
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Australian Academy of Science - Call for Applications now open (Theo Murphy Initiative Australia)

The Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia) grant funding to support career development opportunities is now open for applications.  There are three streams of funding available, 'read more' for further information.

Closing 5pm, 6 November 2023.

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Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator Forum 2023 - Information Sessions (Reminder)

The College Research Office would like to inform you of the following session on the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator Forum 2023 which may be of interest.

'Read more' for further information.

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