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Director's Message
Dear Colleagues,
I am honoured to take on the role of Interim Director during this period of transition for our school. With my move to this role we will need a new Head of the Department of Materials Physics, and an Expression of Interest will be distributed shortly. As I step into these admittedly big shoes, I want to begin by expressing our collective gratitude to Tim for his outstanding leadership, dedication, and service as Director. Tim has strengthened our school in countless ways, and we wish him every success in his new role as PVC REI. The school will remain Tim's academic home for his research and supervision activities.
It’s been a tough few weeks for the ANU and school, with the college change management process underway. I am available to talk with staff and Tim has graciously agreed to assist during the transition.
Also please note that Liudmila Mangos is acting School Manager this week while James is on some very well-deserved leave.
Today also marks the launch of Canvas, our new learning management system here at ANU. I want to express my thanks to all those who have been working hard on their Canvas pages for the past few months and weeks, I know it has been a significant undertaking. I would particularly like to thank our Associate Director Education Ben Buchler and Prof Paul Francis for all their hard work in supporting everyone to get this done.
In all that is happening, it might be easy to overlook the fact that there is a new travel system in place! I had a quick look and was pleased to see there is an option to book flights yourself, which was a concern for many. For approvals and travel bookings, look for the ATPI Travel Hub here.
Finally, thank you for the many kind messages I received when my appointment was announced. I think we will all need all the good wishes as we navigate the weeks and months ahead! And, as we navigate the school with less resources in some areas, I encourage us all to be especially kind and supportive of one another.
Jodie
Interim Director
For the first few weeks, please contact me at jodie.bradby@anu.edu.au and use my Jodie.Bradby calendar. I'll remain in my current office (Level 4 of the Carver Building, room J4-14) during this initial transition period. While I have access to the director.physics@anu.edu.au email and calendar, we need time to sort out the meeting arrangements with Tim and others during the transition. |
NAIDOC Week | 6-13 July |
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This week marks NAIDOC Week. This year's theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy, celebrates the achievements of the past and the bright future ahead. |
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New University Travel Training Sessions
In response to the roll-out of the new travel approval and booking systems, a series of training sessions have been scheduled to support staff in navigating the new tools and updated travel policy and handbook.
Whether you’re a self-booker, travel arranger (organise travel for self + others), or delegate/approver, the training sessions are tailored to meet your specific needs.
Please 'read more' to register for a session. » read more
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Interview With Nobel Laureate Donna Strickland
Join NECTAR for an exclusive interview with Physics Nobel Laureate Professor Donna Strickland, followed by a light lunch and networking session. This event is focused on Early Career Researchers (ECRs) pursuing successful careers in STEM.
Date: Thursday 10 July
Time: 11am - 12:30pm AEST
Location: Finkle Lecture Theatre, JCSMR » read more
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Public Lecture | Professor Donna Strickland
The Australian Academy of Science is delighted to welcome Professor Donna Strickland FAA FRS Nobel Laureate to the Shine Dome during her tour of Australia for the International Year of Quantum.
Professor Strickland will be formally admitted as a Fellow of the Academy, followed by a public lecture about her remarkable work leading to her Nobel Prize in Physics in 2018.
Date: Thursday 10 July 2025
Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm AEST, followed by refreshments
Venue: Shine Dome Canberra, and livestream » read more
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Quantum Future Talent: Open Day & Careers Fair
The Sydney Quantum Academy is hosting a Quantum Careers fair in Sydney on the 15 July. Connect with universities and employers, discover scholarships, internships, and graduate opportunities and gain insights from thought-provoking panel discussions. More information and free registration at this link (spots are limited) |
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MSI | Topological Methods For Time-varying Data: Theory And Applications (Top Time) Workshop
Topological Data Analysis (TDA) is a research area at the intersection of Algebra, Topology, Geometry, Statistics and Machine Learning. While methods from TDA have been applied successfully to data from a variety of domains — from financial mathematics, to materials science, climate science, biomedical imaging, or social science —, there has been less work done on studying in a principled way how such methods can be applied to data that changes dynamically over time. The goal of this workshop is to bring together experts in TDA with experts in application domains in which time-varying data is particularly prevalent. Examples include time series in climate modelling and financial mathematics, as well as dynamic networks in epidemiology and social science modelling.
Date: Mon 27 - Friday 31 Oct 2025
Time: Mon 9am- Fri 5pm
Venue: Seminar Rooms 1.33 & 1.37, Hanna Neumann Building 145
Register » read more
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Agrifood Venture Bootcamp | EoI Now Open
AFII x Farmers2Founders | Agrifood Venture Bootcamp
September 2025
This initiative seeks to support entrepreneurial thinking, idea validation, and early-stage venture creation at the intersection of agrifood innovation and research.
The Bootcamp will be designed as a bespoke event with Farmers2Founders based on EoIs received and will provide hands-on experience exploring pathways to extend the reach and impact of your research. You’ll have the chance to secure up to $20,000 in seed funding to turn your commercialisable research into reality.
Applicants will have the chance to secure up to $20,000 in seed funding to accelerate the progress of commercialisable research.
EoIs now open, closing 22 July 2025.
Submit your EoI now!
Questions? |
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College Hot Desking In Physics
Finance, HR & RM Teams
Thursday Mornings
Lv2 Tearoom, Bldg 160 |
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Staff Movements
Prof Greg Lane will be away 23/6/25 - 14/7/25
AJ Mitchell will be Acting HoD in the period 23/6 - 27/6. Kaitlin Cook will be Acting HoD in the period 30/6 - 14/7 |
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Departmental seminars
Mr Phillip Dowling - 25 July
Control of a Neutraliser-Free Ion Thruster
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Director's Colloquium - 6 August
Investigating superconductivity for computation and communication using magnetism, light and strain - Dr Sol H. Jacobsen » read more
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Know your administrators...
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
Belinda Barbour -
Physics Education Centre admin
C3.02C, Cockcroft bldg (Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri)
pec.physics@anu.edu.au |
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Know your HDR Convenors...
A/Prof Vanessa Robins
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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Free Flu Vaccinations
To provide flexibility for staff in 2025, the University is offering three options for receiving the flu vaccination:
1. On campus at the ANU Medical Centre (appointment bookings are available from the 31 March 2025);
2. On campus at the ANU Pharmacy
3. Off campus by accessing a voucher code to be used at a Terry White Chemist. (available in HORUS from April 2025). » read more
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