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Monthly newsletter | vol 1 no 46 | 1–30 November 2023

 

SAVE the date! RSAA Christmas Party

The RSAA Christmas Party will be held 16 December at WildBark at Mulligan's Flat. 

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In October I travelled to LA for the GMT founders and Board meeting. It was inspiring to learn more about this incredible project. I also took the opportunity to visit old colleagues and give a colloquium at UCLA.

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School Managers Update

Friday before last we said our final farewells to Michelle, who departed for a new career in farming. Congratulations again Michelle, and thank you for your 12 years of service and friendship to MSO.

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New faculty position opening at RSAA

A new continuing academic at level C/D opening at RSAA.

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RSAA Sustainability Update

Before the solar rollout (<2020), our net electricity consumption across Woolley, Duffield, AITC and CSO was 3075kWh per day. In the year to June, we averaged 2266kWh. 

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SSO Update

In the late afternoon of 13 April, one of the studs holding the lower floor to the upper of the AAT Cassegrain cage was found to have cracked. This left the  telescope unusable overnight for fear of more studs coming loose or braking. The next day, the mechanical team rushed to machine a new stud and added safety chains to keep the AAT operational while a permanent solution could be found. Solution found, implemented and completed, all within schedule.

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AITC Update

OzFuel bushfire mitigation mission.

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Personal Story

Thanks for all the warm welcomes I have received since starting and I am looking forward to meeting you all.

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IDEA News

The IDEA committee is excited to announce an upcoming event that promises to be a delightful gathering for our School and College communities.

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Outreach Update

The mostly clear skies this month has meant that despite late starts, we’ve been able to fit lots of private groups in for sessions.  We had about 80 requests alone during the school holiday period at the beginning of the month!

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College of Science Administration

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Contacts

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ANU Purchase Cards

The ANU Purchase Card Policy and Purchase Card Procedures have been reviewed and updated.

 

Bus Timetable

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