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Weekly newsletter | vol 49 no 44 | 11–15 November 2024

 

Director's Message

Dear Colleagues,

I hope everyone has had a good week.  

I would like to start by thanking all those who have focussed on completing the few remaining risk assessments. I’m so pleased to report that as of today we have completed 97.5% of our training requirements. This is outstandingly high, thank you all for taking safety so seriously. 

Last week I had the pleasure of attending the 2024 Korean-Australian Quantum Forum held in our school. The day of science was sponsored by the Korean Institute of Science and Technology and the Korean Embassy. Mr. Jimin Kim, Minister of the Korean Embassy opened the event is seen above, on my left. I am particularly grateful to and congratulate the primary organisers; Dr. Yong-su Kim (Quantum Information Society of Korea, on my right), Dr Jie (Sophie) Zhao (DQST, far right front row) and Dr Duk Choi (DQST, on Dr Kim’s right).  

Hope you have a relaxing weekend.
Tim

 

End Of Year Finance Cut Off Dates

  • Friday 22 November - Last day to submit invoices for payment where the Supplier is new, or requires amendment, if payment is due in 2024
  • Wednesday 11 December - Last day to submit Self Service Reimbursement requests for payment in 2024
  • Wednesday 11 December - Last day to submit invoices for existing Suppliers, if the payment is due in 2024
  • Monday 16 December - Last day for Financial Delegates to approve invoices and reimbursements in ES Financials for payment in 2024
  • (10pm) Monday 30 December - Last day to approve an expense claim in Concur to ensure the transactions post to ES Financials in 2024

 

Building Partnerships Outside Academia Through Industry PhDs

Supervising an Industry PhD offers a great opportunity for early to mid- career researchers to work at the interface of academia and industry while building their supervision skills.

Presented by Dr Ulrike Proske, ANU Higher Degree Research Industry Engagement Consultant, this info session will discuss the different Industry PhD programs, their administrative workflows and the support available at ANU.

WHEN | 25 November, 10 – 11:30 am

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College of Science - 'Leading A Research Group' Series

Leading a research group brings with it many challenges, and academic staff receive little, if any training in this critical aspect of their job. The College is presenting a series of informal conversations with successful research group leaders from across the College, about the approaches that they take to running their own groups.

These sessions will offer a valuable opportunity for early and mid-career academics who are leading their own research groups to gain insights into the strategies used by some of the College’s successful research leaders.

In the third and final session of the series (Wednesday, 13 November from 12.00pm), Kiaran Kirk will be in conversation with Professor Naomi McClure-Griffiths (RSAA) and Professor Andy Hogg (RSES).

Session 3
Date: Wednesday, 13 November
Time: 12.00pm – 1.30pm
Location: Slatyer Seminar Room

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Psychosocial Training For ECRs

Starting work as an Early Career Researcher can be challenging, particularly when it comes to navigating one's rights and responsibilities within the university. To introduce you to some of these concepts, you are invited to attend this session on understanding psychosocial hazards, safety, and duty of care in the workplace.

This session will be facilitated by Ingrid Krauss - Manager Injury, Prevention & Wellbeing, People and Culture Division.

WHEN | 10 December, 10 am – 12 pm

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CSIRO Alumni Scholarship In Physics 2025

The CSIRO Alumni Scholarship in Physics is a postgraduate scholarship of $6000, which will be used to fund travel costs to visit and/or conduct research in an overseas or interstate institution such as a university or research establishment of international standing in the field of proposed research. 

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Amelia Earhart Fellowship

Amelia Earhart Fellowship applications are now open.

Zonta International offers Amelia Earhart Fellowships to promote more women in the field of aerospace science and engineering. The Fellowships, of US$10,000, are awarded annually to 30 talented women, pursuing PhD/doctoral degrees in aerospace-applied science or aerospace-applied engineering around the globe.

More information and application forms are available on our website. The application deadline is 15 November 2024.

Please contact Dr Susan Riding if you require further information, or would like to discuss potential candidates and the eligibility of PhD topics.

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New Reimbursement Process

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College Hot Desking In Physics

Finance, HR & RM Teams
Thursday Mornings
Lv2 Tearoom, Bldg 160

 

EVENTS

 

Departmental seminars

Ms Ruotong Huang - 20 November
Impact of Heterogeneity and Miscibility On Supercritical CO2 Drainage Flow Patterns
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Director's Colloquium - 18 November

Nuclear fusion, from Oliphant to today’s quest for controlled fusion energy - Dr Mark B. Chadwick

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Know your administrators...

Julie Arnold, Nikki Azzopardi, Belinda Barbour & Petra Rickman

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Know your school team...

Joseph Hong -
Stores/Purchasing Team Leader

Goran Radovanovic -
Stores Services  

Patrick Romero - Stores/Purchasing Services 

purchasing.physics@anu.edu.au

Purchasing - RSPhys Intranet
Stores - RSPhys Intranet

 

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

 

Know your school team...

Phil Dooley -
Manager, Marketing and Communications (part time)
phil.dooley@anu.edu.au
0414 945 577

Got a story idea? Info on ANU Physics Sci Comm is here

 

Know your HDR Convenors...

A/Prof Vanessa Robins
A/Prof James Sullivan
Dr Michaela Froehlich
HDR Convenors

Prof Vince Craig
Associate Director HDR

 

Know your Student Reps...

Aditya Babu, Victoria Bashu, Jessica Wierbik, Hendrik Heimes & Elizaveta Melik-Gaykazyan

hdrsreps.physics@anu.edu.au

 

Know your school team...

Rick Walsh -
WHS Manager

Huma Latif -
WHS Officer

whs.physics@anu.edu.au 

 

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. 

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WHS SharePoint

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Physics @ ANU

 

 


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