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Director's Message
Dear Colleagues,
It’s nice to be back home.
My thanks to all the 3MT speakers this week. Another great showcase of research talent. Well done to Victoria Bashu, Bryan Teo, Tony Tran and Daniel Lee for their great presentations. Congratulations to the winners of the RSPhys 3 MT heat - Victoria Bashu (NPAA) – first prize, and Bryan Teo (MP) – Runner-up and People’s choice prizes. Thanks also to the judges – Dr Daria Smirnova, Dr Logan Davis and Ms Siobhan Ryman and to our MC, Ash Pascale (MP). All our students will appear in the CoS 3 Minute Thesis on Tuesday 25 June at 10 am in the China and the World.
One last plug for our Physics team sleeping out on TONIGHT to raise support to help Canberra’s homeless. All donations greatly appreciated.
It has been a pleasure to co-sponsor Dr Temilade Sesan (University of Ibadan, seen below with Dr Phil Dooley) with the Australian Science Communicators for their annual conference in Perth last week. If you’d like to see Temilade speak please join us at the Centre for the Public Awareness of Science, Green Couch Room Building 42a or online on Friday 21 June 12.00 – 1.00 (“Innovating toward contextually relevant practices of science, technology and development in Africa” - Password: cpasbb2024).
Keep warm,
Tim |
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Welcome!
The RSPhys HDR team are delighted to welcome two new HDR convenors – Dr Michaela Froehlich and A/Prof James Sullivan! » read more
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EOFY Sale: Discounted Tickets To The National Youth STEM Summit
For a limited time only, students can secure tickets to the National Youth STEM Summit for only $100!
In recognition of the Australian National University's ongoing support as a partner of the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF), from now until the end of June students at the Australian National University can secure tickets to the National Youth STEM Summit for only $100! To sweeten the deal, we're throwing in free tickets to the Welcome Networking Event AND NYSF's 40th Anniversary Gala Dinner!
That's over 75% off regular registration!
This offer is limited to the first 100 tickets and will expire at 11:59pm AEST on 30/06/2024. » read more
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Calling All Physics Academics!
In preparation for the 2024 Summer Research Scholarship program and the 2024 Project Market Day (date to be advised) we will once again be ensuring that the available student projects are up to date.
We have been advised that the Summer Research Scholarship applications will open on 1 July 2024.
Summer Research Scholarship program will run from 25th November to 24 January 2025.
If you would like to work with a summer scholar between November and January and would like your projects to be included for the Project Market Day, please ensure that they are current by 30 June. To update (or add) projects, follow the following steps:
- To edit your available student projects visit: https://physics.anu.edu.au/intra/database/my_student_projects
- Click the “Bump 2024” button for any projects you want to roll over
- Edit, delete or add any other projects
If you are a co-supervisor on any projects owned by someone else, please prompt them to update the project for inclusion in this year’s Project Day booklet and on the list of available summer projects.
If you are having any difficulties with updating your projects online please contact Martin on it.physics@anu.edu.au. |
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Falling Walls Lab Sydney - Applications Close 2nd July
Will your big idea break down walls and change the world?
Applications are now open for researchers and innovators to present their ‘big idea’ in five Falling Walls Lab (FWL) Australia heats.
The Lab is a fast-paced and exciting event that provides a platform for young researchers to share their research, business model or initiative to an eminent jury comprising academia, business and government.
Winners from the heats get to compete at the FWL Australia Finale on Friday 30 August at the Australian Academy of Science’s iconic Shine Dome in Canberra. » read more
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Post-PhD Employment Opportunity With SIG (Sydney)
Quantitative Researcher with Susquehanna Pacific Pty Ltd (SIG)
- Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Full-time, permanent role at a competitive salary
- Expected commencement date is 01/09/2024
Find out more including on how to apply for the role here. » read more
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ARC Scheme Calendar - NoI Form Open
The ARC has published their 2024-2025 NCGP Scheme Calendar which can be accessed via ARC Grants Calendar.
The CoS Research Office are seeking NOIs for the below schemes:
- 2024 ARC Linkage Projects Round 2 (LP24 R2)
- 2026 ARC Centres of Excellence (CE26)
- 2025 ARC Australian Laureate Fellowship (FL25)
- 2025 ARC Future Fellowship (FT25)
- 2025 ARC Early Career Industry Fellowships (IE25)
- 2025 ARC Mid-Career Industry Fellowships (IM25)
- 2025 ARC Industry Laureate Fellowships (IL25)
- 2025 ARC Industry Transformation Research Program (IC25 & IH25)
- 2026 ARC Discovery Projects (two stage EOI process)
- 2026 ARC Discovery Indigenous (IN26)
If you intend to apply for any of the above schemes, please complete our NOI form, one for each application you are involved in, both led by ANU or externally led.
If you have any questions, please contact the College Research Office. |
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Westpac Research Fellowship 2025 - EoI
Please be advised that the Westpac Research Fellowships for 2025 will soon be open for applications. The application period is from 4 July to 28 August 2024 5:00pm AEST.
If you are interested in applying please let the Research Management office know as soon as possible.
The Westpac Research Fellowship is an exciting opportunity for Early Career Researchers, providing a minimum of $400,000 of flexible funding over five years. For more information, please see Westpac Research Fellowship - ANU. » read more
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Built in quality control to make quantum tech more reliable
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One of quantum technology’s most powerful tools is interference, in which two or more identical particles interact in surprising ways – sometimes adding together, but sometimes subtracting from each other.
This property can be used for quantum computing, communication and encryption, but only if the interacting particles are identical - but achieving that can be a significant challenge.
Thanks to ANU physicists, a new technology reported in Optica is set to effectively address this challenge, making light-based quantum technologies more accurate and efficient. » read more
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Call For Applications The Boswell Technologies HDR Award For Space Exploration, Moon and Mars
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 and technology, 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.
Applications closing date:
15 July 2024 - applications should be emailed to hdr.physics@anu.edu.au. » read more
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Mahler Public Lecture: The Theory of Numbers, From Ancient Greece To The 21st Century
Date: Thurs 4 July 2024
Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Join MSI for a Mahler public lecture from Professor Matthew Emerton from the University of Chicago.
Light refreshments will be served afterwards. » read more
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National Measurement Institute Awards 2024
Applications for the annual Measurement Awards are now open.
There are 4 measurement awards recognising outstanding achievements in measurement science from early career researchers to established researchers.
Winners will be announced at a special online event during National Science Week on Friday 18 August.
Each winner will receive a trophy and a prize ranging in value from $500 to $2000.
Nominate someone or apply for an award now!
Applications close 5pm AEST on Friday 28 June 2024 » read more
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The Science Comedy Program Is Coming To CANBERRA!
The Science Comedy program combines theory with practical concepts. The program culminates in a 10-minute talk that is 80% science and 20% humour in August ahead of Science Week.
If you’re interested in being shortlisted for the program, please fill out the EOI today. It only takes 60 seconds and is available here. » read more
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College Hot Desking In Physics
Finance, HR & RM Teams
Thursday Mornings
Lv2 Tearoom, Bldg 160 |
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Departmental seminars
Professor Peter Gill - 17 June
How delocalized are delocalized electrons?
» read more
Mr Sujan Das - 18 June
V3O5 as a Potential Material for Oscillator-based Solid-State Neurons
» read more
Professor Florence Elias - 19 June
Marine foam: capture of phytoplankton in foam
» 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 (Mon-Fri 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 HDR Convenors...
A/Prof Vanessa Robins
A/Prof Vladimir Mangazeev
A/Prof James Sullivan
Dr Michaela Froehlich
HDR Convenors
Prof Vince Craig
Associate Director HDR |
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Know your Student Reps...
Aditya Babu, Victoria Bashu, Jessica Wierbik, Hendrik Heimes & Elizaveta Melik-Gaykazyan
hdrsreps.physics@anu.edu.au |
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Launch of The ANU Industry PhD Framework & Q&A Session On Industry PhDs
Date: Thursday 18 July 2024
Time: 10-11:30am
Location: RSSS Auditorium, 146 Ellery Crescent » read more
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Lunchtime Yoga
Lunchtime yoga sessions for 2024 are back! Every Thursday from 12:00 to 12:45 PM in the Conference Room (4.03), Level 4 of the new building. » read more
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National Youth STEM Summit - 17-19 Aug 2024
The STEM Summit offers a dynamic three-day conference-style experience tailored for young Australians deciding what to do next after completing their first STEM degree or training.
When: 17-19 August 2024
Where: ANU campus
Register here » read more
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ANFF Microengineering Winter School 2024
ANFF-SA’s FREE four-day Microengineering School provides students, researchers, academics and industry with a fascinating introduction to the design and fabrication of microfluidic/electronic, MEMS, optical and sensing chips.
When: Tues 2 July - Friday 5 July 2024
Where: In-person & Online
Register » read more
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8th HIA Symposium 11-13 Nov - Save The Date
The Heavy Ion Accelerator Symposia (HIAS) series has been organised at the ANU since 2012, and we look forward to bringing you its 8th edition in 2024. It is hosted by the Department of Nuclear Physics and Accelerator Applications at the Research School of Physics together with the Heavy Ion Accelerators (HIA) project funded through the Australian Government’s National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS). » read more
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Free Flu Vaccinations
To provide more flexibility for staff in 2024, the University is offering three options for receiving the flu vaccination:
1. ANU Medical Centre (by appointment – available from 2 April)
2. University Pharmacy (walk-in – available now)
3. Off campus by accessing a voucher code to be used at a Terry White Chemist in Canberra and interstate » 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.
It is no longer required to report positive RAT tests to ACT Health » read more
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