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Director's Message
Dear Colleagues,
It is wonderful to announce that A/Prof Vanessa Robins will be taking on the role of Associate Director HDR. Thank you to Prof Vince Craig for doing such an outstanding job in the role, and we will arrange a morning tea to thank Vince properly in the coming weeks.
Talking of morning teas, it was lovely to see so many of you at the International Women's Day event last Wednesday. Thank you to everyone who came along and made it such a nice occasion and to James who picked up the bakery items, to Nikki who arranged the cake and to Sue and all who helped with the event. A photo below.
A quick but important reminder for all staff: Step 1 of the ANU Focus performance and development cycle, Goal Setting, is due to be completed by the end of March. If you haven't yet had a chance to sit down with your supervisor to set your goals for the year, now is the time. More information can be found here.
Those with an interest in the intersections between art and science might enjoy a floor talk at the ANU School of Art and Design Gallery on Tuesday 24th March from 1pm. Artist Harriet Schwarzrock will speak about her PhD research, which spans blown glass, neon fabrication, and plasma physics. Her glass forms illuminate through the presence and touch of a viewer, making visible the kinds of electromagnetic relationships that will feel familiar to many of us. The exhibition runs until 27th March and is also open on ANU Open Day on Saturday 28th March. Details can be found here.
Finally, I would particularly encourage our students and early and mid-career researchers to send in submissions for the research highlight. Every publication represents so much hard work, and it is a pleasure to share those stories with the school. Submissions can be made here, or feel free to email me directly.
Jodie
For meeting requests for the Director please use the jodie.bradby@anu.edu.au calendar |
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IT Service Desk Changes
As part of the change to the new ANU Connect service desk portal there is a push to turn off the email to ticket gateways. You are encouraged to start using the portal to generate support tickets.
The following are a couple of tips that can ease this process.
- Filter to "Requests" after selecting a topic or performing a search to hide the knowledge base articles and show only the available request forms.
- If a request is for is a lab or self-managed machine and needs local IT support rather than the central service desk you can start your request with "attn Research IT Support" to speed up the triaging process.
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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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Pint of Science Festival | May 18-20
The Pint of Science festival, held annually in May, offers researchers the opportunity to engage with their local community and share their recent work in a relaxed and casual pub environment.
We love having researchers from all discipline areas and levels of experience and want the community where you work or live, to hear and learn about what you do!
To express your interest in being a speaker, please 'read more'. » read more
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The Brian Robson Award | Applications Open Now
Each year the Research School of Physics may offer one or more awards known as the Brian Robson Award. Funding for this Award has been provided by an endowment made to The Australian National University in 2025 by Emeritus Honorary Professor Brian Robson.
The objective of the Award is to assist international or domestic Honours students, postgraduate research candidates and early career researchers (ECR) working in the area of Theoretical Physics in the Research School of Physics to attend a conference or workshop, make a collaborative visit to an overseas institution or in an Australian university, host a collaborator, or organise a scientific event (workshop, summer school). It is the intention of the Research School and the donor, that the Award is used to enhance career opportunities and experience of ECRs and students in theoretical physics, preferably in the research area of nuclear and particle physics.
For eligibility and how to apply, please 'read more'.
Applications close April 1st. » read more
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TOP 5 – ABC Media Residency Program 2026
The ABC TOP 5 is for early-career PhD scholars with a passion for communicating their work to non-academic audiences, and the five winners in each category get the opportunity to spend two weeks at the ABC learning about the media and developing new communication skills.
Applications for 2026 are open from 9am (AEST) Tuesday March 3 through to 11.59 (AEST) Monday April 6. » read more
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Psychological Safety – Beyond the Buzzword | Mar 19
Join the Safety and Wellbeing team for Psychological Safety – Beyond the Buzzword, an interactive Community of Practice session exploring what psychological safety is (and isn’t), why it matters in complex university environments, and how it can be intentionally cultivated. Designed for academic and professional staff, the session blends evidence-informed insights with practical strategies to help foster more inclusive, open and high-trust working environments across ANU.
Date: Thurs 19 March 2026
Time: 12-1pm
Venue: JCSMR Finkel Theatre
Register |
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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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Call For Application For the Robert and Helen Crompton Award 2025
We are seeking applications for the Robert and Helen Crompton Award, valued up to $15,000.
This generous award is funded by The Robert and Helen Crompton Endowment Fund. Emeritus Professor Robert Crompton, an ANU physicist for over 40 years, and his wife Helen established this Endowment to provide support for outstanding physics students. It is the intention of the Research School and the Crompton family that the fund is used to enhance career opportunities and experience of students.
This award enables RSPhys HDR students to undertake part of the research program overseas or make a collaborative visit to an overseas institution, for 3 to 6 months.
Please refer to the Conditions of Award for eligibility details. Nominations may be made by the students, supervisors or Heads of Departments.
Complete applications should be emailed to hdr.cosm@anu.edu.au
Applications closing date is 22 March 2026 » 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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College Hot Desking In Physics
HR & RM Teams
Thursday Mornings
Lv2 Tearoom, Bldg 160 » read more
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Staff Movements
Prof Greg Lane will be away 18/3/26 - 25/5/26
AJ Mitchell will be Acting HoD in this time |
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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
Dr Larissa Huston - 27 March
Contactless magnetoresistance and magnetic hysteresis sensor for measuring minerals in industrial applications
» read more
Ms Laura Valencia Molina - 8 April
Optical nanoantennas and metasurfaces for infrared upconversion to the visible
» read more
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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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Invitation To Participate In A Study - Female Physics Doctoral Candidates
Dr Jessy Abraham (Western Sydney University) and Associate Professor Helen Georgiou (University of Wollongong), are currently conducting a research study exploring the lived experiences of women doctoral candidates in Physics programs in Australia. » 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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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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