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Director's Message
Dear Colleagues,
Please join me in congratulating Dr Michaela Froehlich (NPAA) on receiving the 2023 Environmental Chemistry Medal Award from the Analytical & Environmental Chemistry Division of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute. The award comes in recognition of more than ten year’s work developing methods for using trace level actinide radionuclides as environmental tracers, especially uranium-236 that dates from atomic tests in the nineteen-fifties. Details of her award lecture are here.
Above, the two winning memes from Founder’s Day. Thanks to all the entrants.
Last week, as part of the ACT Government team I spent three days at the biennial Indo-Pacific Defence conference in Sydney. I was joined by Prithvi Reddy and Mahasen Sooriyabandara from Thaum on the Physics stand (below). I used this opportunity to explore the sense of having a bigger presence at these events and I was pleasantly surprised by the interest generated at our tiny stand. Exhausting, but well worth it and the ACT team were fantastic to work with. I welcome any bright ideas of real items to showcase on future stands. An actual demo of a real quantum phenomena would be fantastic to draw people in. Happy to help fund a show-stopper demo, please reach out.
I can warmly encourage supervisors to attend graduation of their students, please register here. REGISTER FOR THE ACADEMIC PROCESSION
Have a good week,
Tim |
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Janet Elspeth Crawford Postgraduate Leadership Prize for 2023
We are calling for nominations for the Janet Elspeth Crawford Postgraduate Leadership Prize for 2023. Apologies for the short turnaround!
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.
Selection is made on the basis of academic achievement and leadership with a particular focus on gender equity. Other factors such as study in an area where females are under-represented may also be taken into account. Preference may be given to a female student.
Nominations can be made by the supervisors, Heads of Departments or students can nominate themselves.
Please return all nominations and supporting documentation to hdr.physics@anu.edu.au by Thursday 16 November 2023 for endorsement by the Associate Director HDR. » read more
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International Day of LGBTQIA+ People Morning Tea - Nov 17
The Physics Equity and Diversity Committee have organised a school-wide morning tea to celebrate the International Day of LGBTQIA+ People in STEM.
Please join us to celebrate the International Day of LGBTQIA+ People in STEM on Friday November 17, at 10.30am in the Oliphant Tea Room. All welcome! |
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AMSI Summer School
Join other honours and postgraduate students, early career researchers and industry professionals in Canberra from 8 January - 2 February for the 22nd AMSI Summer School, hosted by the Australian National University (virtual participation also available).
Connect with peers, researchers and potential future employers while developing your maths, stats and data science skills. » read more
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College of Science Community Event Series - 24 November
Join us for a delightful gathering as part of the IDEA CoS community events! The RSAA invites all students, professional, and academic staff to a BBQ with a twist, in line with the CoS event theme. We'll have a fantastic spread of BBQ treats and, to keep things inclusive, a selection of refreshing non-alcoholic beverages.
Date: Friday, November 24th
Time: 12:30 PM
Location: RSAA, CSO Courtyard
If you drive here, ample parking is available just a short stroll away. So, come on up the mountain, bring your friends, and mingle with fellow community members. We kindly request that you register here by Mon 20 Nov, to help us plan for the event. We look forward to seeing you at RSAA! |
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Fusion for Energy Transition: Science Challenges and Future Directions
A public lecture by Professor of Experimental Physics Piero Martin from the Department of Physics and Astronomy G. Galilei, University of Padova (Italy). Hosted by the Mathematical Sciences Institute, the Institute of Climate, Energy and Disaster Solutions, the Italian Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Italian Embassy in Canberra. Light refreshments will be served afterwards.
Date: Thurs 16th November
Time: 5:30 - 6:30pm
Venue: Room 1.33/1.37 Hanna Neumann Building 145
Register » read more
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CGA is Walking 35km in The Bloody Long Walk! |
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CGA is walking 35km in The Bloody Long Walk to help Australians living with mitochondrial disease.
Mito is a notorious disease that robs the body’s cells of energy, causing multiple organ dysfunction or failure. It can affect anyone at any age.
Please sponsor our walk to fund research into desperately needed treatments and cures for this devastating disease. Every dollar will make a difference. |
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ASCA Website
For those interested in defence related research, the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) website has gone live https://www.asca.gov.au/. The website provides information about ASCA’s approach to problem solving through missions, innovation incubation and emerging and disruptive technologies. |
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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. |
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Research Fest - Dec 1 |
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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 » read more
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Maitri Scholarships opportunity for Indian students in STEM-related fields
A generous scholarship opportunity is availble for Indian students, for commencement between February and December 2024.
It is a highly competitive program and there are 6 scholarships available nationally, to ‘attract and support top Indian students to complete postgraduate HDR.
Please address any questions to hdr.physics@anu.edu.au in the first instance. » read more
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New Reimbursement Process
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Staff Movements
Jodie Bradby will be away 2/11/23 - 12/11/23
Cedric Simenel will be away 20/11/23 - 31/1/24
Yuri Kivshar will be Acting HoD in this period
Lan Fu will be away
17/11/23 - 9/12/23
Andrey Sukhorukov will be Acting HoD in this period |
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CoS I.D.E.A. Website
Browse I.D.E.A.'s knowledge repository here. |
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College Hot Desking In Physics
Finance, HR & RM Teams
Thursday Mornings
Bldg 160 |
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Departmental seminars
Professor Valeska Ting - 15 November
Hydrogen behaving oddly: Confinement of hydrogen in nanoporous materials as a route to superconductive energy storage
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Mr Mohsen Mahmoudi - 20 November
Charge modulation for efficient CO2 capture and reduction reactions: an integrated ab-initio and numerical methods approach
» read more
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Save the Date - 15 December
Vice-Chancellor's End of Year Garden Party » read more
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Know your administrators...
Julie Arnold, Nikki Azzopardi, Belinda Barbour, James Campbell & 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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Know your Student Reps...
Elizaveta Melik-Gaykazyan, Logan Davis, Yosri Ben Aicha, Victoria Bashu, Aditya Babu
hdrsreps.physics@anu.edu.au |
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College of Science Awards 2023
The College of Science Awards for Service recognise the achievements, successes and contributions of our colleagues to celebrate the positive impact individuals and teams have on the School, College and University community. » read more
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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. » read more
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New Round of ANU Impact Fund Grants Are Open
ANU Research & Innovation Services (RIS) has announced a new round of the ANU Impact Fund grants.
Ready to make a real-world impact with your research? Apply now for the $50,000 ANU Impact Fund! » read more
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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
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ANZCOP-AIP Summer Meeting 2023
The ANZCOP-AIP Summer Meeting 2023 will take place at the Research School of Physics, ANU on December 3-8, 2023.
The meeting showcases the work of Australia and New Zealand’s physics and photonics community.
For further information please the website, or contact anzcop.aip@gmail.com. |
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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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