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Director's Message
Dear Colleagues,
A big thank you to everyone who submitted an Expression of Interest for the current ARC Discovery Projects round - over 30 submissions from across the school is something to be genuinely proud of. I'm sorry to those who didn't make the cut this round (my own EoI missed out, so I feel your pain!), and all the very best to those moving on to full proposals. A reminder that all grant applications should involve the Research Management team as early as possible. Grants should not be submitted without their involvement and the sign-off of the university.
This week's research highlight comes from a collaboration between Emeritus Professor Anatoli Kheifets and colleagues at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, published in Physical Review Letters. By shaping an ultrashort laser pulse, the team was able to probe deep into atomic structure and uncover features previously inaccessible to other experimental techniques.
A reminder that Dr Vincent Daria has kindly agreed to run another advanced laser safety course this week. RSPhys staff and students attend free of charge and there are still places available, please contact Vincent directly if you're interested or register here.
Our next School Executive meeting is on Wednesday 10th March, so if you have items for the agenda please reach out to your Head of Department or representative.
Finally, we're looking for volunteers for ANU Open Day on Saturday 28th March. It's always a great day and a wonderful chance to chat with prospective students and I always enjoy the buzz on campus on that day. Also if you have ideas for the Physics display please contact me – I am keen we put on a good show!
Jodie |
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ANU Open Day Volunteers Wanted | Mar 28
We’re seeking Academic and Student representation for the Physics booth at ANU Open day, Saturday March 28th between 9am - 3pm.
Please email pec.physics@anu.edu.au if you are available for an hour or two. |
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MSI Seminar| Jan 29
The Mathematical Data Science Centre seminar series
'Mini-course on Discrepancy Theory - Lecture 1'
Gleb Smirnov, Australian National University
Date: Thurs 5 Mar 2026
Time: 1-2pm
Location: Seminar Room 1.33, Hanna Neumann Bldg 145 » read more
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Equity in Science Breakfast | Mar 11
Join us to hear Victoria Haritos speak on her scientific career. Once a CSIRO employee (14 years), now a Monash academic, Victoria made the late change to go back to academia. Hear the challenges she faced, the horror stories and the lessons she’s learnt as a supervisor while also staying relevant in the field of bioengineering.
Date: March 11th 2026
Time: 7:45 – 10:00 am
Venue: CSIRO Discovery Café, N Science Rd, Acton 2601
Price: $25 Adult, $15 Uni Student
Register
Free parking, barista made coffee, breakfast included!
Sponsored by John Morris Group
*This is an approved ANU HDR Annual Supervision Renewal Activity* |
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2026 Young Achiever Awards NSW/ACT | Nominations Open Now
Across New South Wales and the ACT, young people are making a real difference - in their workplaces, communities, schools, businesses and beyond.
The 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards for NSW/ACT exist to recognise, encourage and celebrate these individuals, aged 30 and under, who are creating positive change and helping shape the future of NSW and the ACT. Nominations close 10th April, 2026.
Nominate Now » read more
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Funding Opportunity | Rio Tinto Centre for Future Materials
The Rio Tinto Centre for Future Materials is a global research centre, of which ANU is the only Australian partner. At it's core are Rio Tinto, one of the world’s largest and most influential mining and materials companies and Imperial College London– a global top ten university.
The Centre’s purpose focuses on the fundamental question: how do we deliver the materials the world needs for the energy transition at pace and in a safe and responsible way?
Expressions of Interest are open for project proposals aligned to Grand Challenge 2: Circularity of Energy Storage Materials
EoI deadline 17 April 2026. » read more
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Scholar in Residence 2026-27
Collaborate. Co-Teach. Co-Create at CHRIST University
CHRIST University has opened its Scholar-in-Residence program for 2026-27. This program supports visiting faculty for 40 to 90 days to co-teach courses, establish collaborative research, and deliver joint publications with a host counterpart.
This is an excellent chance for to work in a dynamic city environment, with campus locations in Bangalore, Delhi, or Pune. The program is hosted on a beautiful, modern campuses and includes comprehensive on-campus cafeteria meals.
Application Deadline: 01 June, 2026 » read more
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2026 Young Tall Poppy Science Awards | Nominations Open Now
Nominations for the 2026 Young Tall Poppy Science Awards are now open (20th of February - 20th of April).
This year marks an exciting evolution for the program. Alongside the traditional state‑based Young Tall Poppy Awards, we’re introducing two new national awards recognising excellence in First Nations science and industry‑based research.
We invite you to nominate outstanding early‑career researchers and STEM professionals who are making a meaningful impact through both their science and their communication.
Further Young Tall Poppy information (such as eligibility criteria and the nomination portals) can be found on the website. » read more
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College Hot Desking In Physics
HR & RM Teams
Thursday Mornings
Lv2 Tearoom, Bldg 160 » read more
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University Travel
- When booking travel for any type of University business, it is mandatory to use ATPI - » read more
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2026 Wall Planners
2026 wall planners are available now at Reception (C3.07). |
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Departmental seminars
Mr Oleg Kameshkov - 4 March
Terahertz Polarization Elements
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Professor Johan Engblom - 13 March
From Bricks and Mortar to the Vast Abundance of Individual Ceramides Now Discovered in Human Skin and Their Effects on Extracellular Lipid Structuring
» read more
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International Women's Day Morning Tea | Mar 11
10am, Bldg. 160 Foyer |
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Know your administrators...
Nikki Azzopardi, Belinda Barbour, Petra Rickman & Michelle Bettanin » read more
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Know your HDR Convenors...
A/Prof Vanessa Robins
Dr Michaela Froehlich
HDR Convenors
Prof Vince Craig
Associate Director HDR |
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HR Support For CoSM SharePoint
The People and Culture division have re-aligned work within functional teams to improve consistency and quality of advice across the University.
This includes re-aligning recruitment support to the People and Culture recruitment team for CoSM. Information to assist CoSM Schools and areas, and to provide some clarity on who to contact for support, can be found at the HR Support for CoSM SharePoint. » read more
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