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Karen Livesey @karenlivesey.com · Sep 8

Thanks to the AIP for speaking about worrying trends at our university and others.

The Australian Institute of Physics @aip.org.au · Sep 8

The AIP has expressed their deep concerns about proposed changes which would see Physics removed as a stand-alone discipline at the University of Newcastle.

Our Open Letter to Prof. Alex Zelinsky AO, UON Vice-Chancellor and President, is available to read here: aip.org.au/News/13539814

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Karen Livesey @karenlivesey.com · Aug 3

Definitely the rebranding has appealed to a wider audience! Also, Karen S has done a lot of work so I can submit media pitches all over the place. Plus partnerships with unis and museums seem key.

Karen Livesey @karenlivesey.com · Aug 3

The publicity this year has really kicked off! We have had lots of radio interest. ❤️

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Karen Livesey @karenlivesey.com · Aug 3

Listen to the @aip.org.au 2025 Marie Curie lecturers, Dr Danielle Homes and Dr Sol Jacobsen (@spintronicmum.bsky.social), speak with Julian Morrow today on ABC Radio National.
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

#Quantum @scienceau.bsky.social #Physics

Marie Curie lectures to focus on quantum physics - ABC listen

2025 is UNESCO's International Year of Quantum Science and Technology and so the annual Marie Curie lecture series is being given by two women who have already made their mark in the world of quantum ...

www.abc.net.au

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Karen Livesey @karenlivesey.com · Jul 25

Tonight in Melbourne!

Friday 25 June.
Get along for a great talk and night out.

The Australian Institute of Physics @aip.org.au · Jul 24

Why do stars shine? How do migratory birds navigate? Danielle Holmes talks on the quantum century 6pm tomorrow at University of Melbourne, kicking off the 2025 Marie Curie Lectures.

After, meet Danielle & other physicists at a reception in the Ed Muirhead Museum.

Register: aip.org.au/event-6166667

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Karen Livesey @karenlivesey.com · Jul 9

I discussed the future of transport, AI and some industry in the Hunter on ABC Newcastle on Monday.

44 min in: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

Drive - ABC listen

Drive home with all the news, conversation and information you need, from 3pm to 6pm weekdays

www.abc.net.au

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Karen Livesey @karenlivesey.com · Jun 20

The Marie Curie Lecture tour by @aip.org.au is happening late July & August!

The lecturers for 2025 are Dr Sol Jacobsen & Dr Danielle Holmes.

Check out the dates in major cities below and register for a ticket! All welcome to these public events.

www.aip.org.au/Women-in-Phy...

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Karen Livesey @karenlivesey.com · Mar 9

@drreneegoreham.bsky.social and I learning about the women scientists who Prof Marie Curie inspired!

And lowering the average participant age at the writers festival by a considerable margin.

#SuperstarsOfSTEM @scienceau.bsky.social #NewyPhysics

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Karen Livesey @karenlivesey.com · Feb 18

It was fun to chat to @donnadlu.bsky.social from @australia.theguardian.com about electricity and humans for this article out today.

#SuperstarsOfSTEM @scienceau.bsky.social #NewyPhysics @ausphysics.bsky.social

Donna Lu @donnadlu.bsky.social · Feb 18

Antiviral, our column that fact checks health and wellness claims, is back! New from me: ‘Grounding’ proponents say it helps us realign with the Earth’s electric charge – but the claims don’t land www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

‘Grounding’ proponents say it helps us realign with the Earth’s electric charge – but the claims don’t land | Antiviral

Experts say the few scientific papers published about grounding – which can include walking barefoot outdoors or lying on the ground – lack scientific rigour

www.theguardian.com

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Karen Livesey @karenlivesey.com · Jan 13

A beautiful day on Sunday at North Sydney oval for an ashes clash. A sell out crowd too!

View of Australian female cricketers playing on an oval, seen from some wooden bench seats and over the heads of other spectators.

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Karen Livesey @karenlivesey.com · Dec 12

Secret Santa, take note of Taylor's wishes!

Karen Livesey @karenlivesey.com · Dec 12

YUM!

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Karen Livesey @karenlivesey.com · Dec 12

Congratulations to my #NewyPhysics colleague, Dr Renee Goreham, who is 1 of 60 announced yesterday as #SuperstarsOfSTEM by @scienceau.bsky.social.
#UniversityOfNewcastleAU

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