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The Australian Institute of Physics @aip.org.au · 6d

JOB: Senior/Research Associate with @ozgrav.bsky.social at Uni of Adelaide.

Develop new instrumentation and techniques that ensure quantum enhancements of the world's most sensitive detectors (including LIGO) realise their full potential.

$102-136k + 17% super. Apply by 27 Oct: www.aip.org.au/Jobs

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physicsanu.bsky.social @physicsanu.bsky.social · 7d

Growing crystals for lasers, rather than sculpting them, has yielded a record efficiency for nanolasers, and could transform technology such as AR goggles.
Great work out of @tmos-arc.bsky.social and EME Dept
physics.anu.edu.au/news_events/...
@scienceanu.bsky.social @aip.org.au @anff.org.au

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The Australian Institute of Physics @aip.org.au · 13d

JOB: Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics, UNSW Canberra.

Design curriculum & course delivery, build a vibrant research portfolio, share your expertise through high-quality publications.

$155k – $204k, closes 2 Oct: www.aip.org.au/Jobs

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The Australian Institute of Physics @aip.org.au · 22d

AIP NSW celebrated achievements at the 2025 Awards. Winners: Community Outreach: Dr Danielle Holmes/UNSW; Bragg PhD: Claudia Reyes/UNSW, David Sweeney & Fang Zeng/ @sydney.edu.au; Laby: Marko Beocanin/UNSW, Anna Carpenter/Uni_Newcastle, Rhys Mackintosh/ @sydney.edu.au

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The Australian Institute of Physics @aip.org.au · 23d

The registration deadline for the NUPP summer school has been extended until the end of this week. See indico.global/event/15102/ for details and to apply.

2026 NUPP summer school

Approximately 15-20 years ago, NUPP leaders in academia hosted an annual Summer School for PhD students that rotated between hosts and venues across the country. The NUPP community came together at th...

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The Australian Institute of Physics @aip.org.au · 28d

AI is transforming how we work, create & learn. Hear leading AI expert & author Scientia Professor @tobywalsh.bsky.social
explore its impact on science at the AIP Summer Meeting. Free public lecture, 1 Dec, Wollongong. Register: aip.org.au/event-6288185

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

Call for Year 12 Physics submissions! The AIP will publish 1–2 outstanding student articles in the Oct–Dec 2025 Australian Physics Magazine. Deadline: 19 Sept. Need inspiration? Read Jeslyn Tan's (Barker College) 2024 piece. Pg 13: aip.org.au/page-18272. Email [email protected].

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The Australian Institute of Physics @aip.org.au · Sep 2

The 2025 Year 12 Physics Participation Report Card, released today by AMSI and the AIP, reveals a decline in high school physics enrolments across Australia, and persistent gender gaps.

Media release: www.aip.org.au/resources/Do...

Full report: www.aip.org.au/resources/Do...

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The Australian Institute of Physics @aip.org.au · Aug 31

Congrats Dr Karelle Siellez, the 2026 Women in Physics lecturer. Karelle is an accomplished astrophysicist at @utas.edu.au and has communicated her research through public talks, music, painting & more. We will feature her work in the October bulletin. Subscribe here: www.aip.org.au/News

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The Australian Institute of Physics @aip.org.au · Aug 28

The AIP would like to express their deep concerns about the news that the leadership of the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has temporarily suspended enrolments into the Physics major in the Bachelor of Science.

Our Open Letter to the UTS VC is available to read here: aip.org.au/News/13535994

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The Australian Institute of Physics @aip.org.au · Aug 27

JOB: Lecturer in Applied Plasma Physics and Biointerface Engineering at @sydney.edu.au. Establish an ambitious research program in plasma science & biomed tech with SMART CRC, Soft Electronics Alliance & Plasma Hub Aus.

Full-time, ongoing. $127,436 - $207,069 pa
Apply by 21 Sep: www.aip.org.au/Jobs

The Australian Institute of Physics @aip.org.au · Aug 22

Accelerating science with AI: Laureate Fellow & AI author, @tobywalsh.bsky.social, is giving the public lecture for the Summer Meeting, presenting on the impact AI will have on research.

Abstract deadline extended to 1 Sep.
Early bird discount extended until 24 Sep.

www.aip-summer-meeting.com

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Tara Murphy @taramurphy.bsky.social · Aug 21

Quantum #Physics in the Pub!

It’s the International year of Quantum, and researchers will be at the pub to tell you about the quirks of quantum physics: its history, its behaviour, and even its taste!

6:30pm, Tues. 26th Aug, Abercrombie Hotel.
events.humanitix.com/physics-in-t...

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Physics in the Pub - Sydney - August 26

It’s the International year of Quantum Science and Technology, so come to the pub and talk about it!

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The Australian Institute of Physics @aip.org.au · Aug 21

Abstract deadline for the 16th Asia Pacific Physics Conference (APPC6) extended to 31 August! APPC brings together physicists across the region to share frontier research, foster collaborations, and strengthen the Asia-Pacific physics community. appc16.scimeeting.cn

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The Australian Institute of Physics @aip.org.au · Aug 19

JOB: Lecturer, Applied Maths @murdoch.edu.au
>>Teach undergraduate, honours & postgraduate
>>Supervise honours, Masters & HDR students
>>Make an independent contribution to research in Applied Maths
Full-time, ongoing. $111,026 – $131,518 p.a. + 17% super.
Apply by 23 September: www.aip.org.au/Jobs

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The Australian Institute of Physics @aip.org.au · Aug 12

The AIP Nuclear and Particle Physics (NUPP) topical group is organizing a summer school for postgraduate students in nuclear and particle physics in January 2026. See indico.global/event/15102/ for details and to apply.

2026 NUPP summer school

Approximately 15-20 years ago, NUPP leaders in academia hosted an annual Summer School for PhD students that rotated between hosts and venues across the country. The NUPP community came together at th...

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The Australian Institute of Physics @aip.org.au · Aug 12

High school physics teachers: gain practical strategies to apply in the classroom & learn the vital role of maths in healthcare, government, community services, and labs.

AMSI Industry Days are free PD events.

28 Aug Mildura: amsi.org.au/events/event...

9 Sep Bendigo: amsi.org.au/events/event...

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

Congrats to our Marie Curie Lecturers @spintronicmum.bsky.social and Danielle Holmes, who were presented with their Women in Physics Lecturer medals by past WiP Lecturer Susanna Guatelli at the University of Wollongong

Next stops: Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane! Get tickets at: bit.ly/MarieCurieLe...

Susanna Guatelli, Danielle Holmes, Sol H. Jacobsen

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The Australian Institute of Physics @aip.org.au · Aug 7

Congrats to Prof Yuerui Lu, Dr Claudia Reyes, Dr Sam Scholten, and Josh Green for being recognised with AIP Awards for outstanding accomplishments in research.

Read about awardees: www.aip.org.au/News/13528317

These will be presented at the AIP Summer Meeting in Dec: www.aip-summer-meeting.com

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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...

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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 ...

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Sol H. Jacobsen @spintronicmum.bsky.social · Aug 5

"Your Quantum Future" is heading to #ANU Canberra tonight (5th Aug, 17:30)! Register here: aip.org.au/event-6234700 #Quantum #IYQ2025 #WomenInSTEM @aip.org.au

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The Australian Institute of Physics @aip.org.au · Aug 4

The AIP's Marie Curie Lecturers are visiting Canberra, Newcastle and Wollongong this week - get your tickets at bit.ly/MarieCurieLe...
Catch Dr Danielle Holmes and @spintronicmum.bsky.social in conversation on ABC Radio National's Sunday Extra bit.ly/40QVp8J

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The Australian Institute of Physics @aip.org.au · Aug 1

Marie Curie Lectures sneak preview: Listen to Sol H. Jacobsen aka @spintronicmum.bsky.social talk about investigating quantum phenomena as part of her new project, SuperFlex, on ABC Hobart Afternoons. ab.co/4l4k40E

Book your tickets here: bit.ly/MarieCurieLe...

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The Australian Institute of Physics @aip.org.au · Aug 1

Dr Sol H. Jacobsen has kicked off her national tour with her first Marie Curie Lecture at her alma mater, @utas.edu.au

Next stops for Sol are Canberra (5 August), Wollongong (7 August), Adelaide (11 August) and Brisbane (14 August).

Book your tickets here: bit.ly/MarieCurieLe...

Dr Sol H. Jacobsen presents her lecture, Your Quantum Future

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