| Exploding Stars and the Accelerating Cosmos: Eistein's Blunder Undone | Nov 16, 2009 |
 Recent observations of exploding stars discovered halfway across the universe reveal an astonishing fact: the expansion of the Universe is speeding up.
Robert P. Kirshner is Clowes Professor of Science at Harvard University
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| Climate Change and Global Health | Nov 16, 2009 |
 Climate change raises a number of challenges to human wellbeing, among these is the threat to our health. In combination with climate change, large-scale global environmental changes such as loss of biodiversity, changes in fresh water supplies and stresses on food production systems, have the potential to cause systemic adverse alterations in patterns of health and disease. |
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| Never mind the Bullocks: Now here's the science | Nov 16, 2009 |
 Australia’s favourite scientist answers more curly questions on life, the universe and everything.
No one conveys the excitement and wonder of science quite like Dr Karl. |
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| Science Video Competition | - Nov 11, 2009 |
 Get training and funding to make a video and then win up to $1000!
If you have an idea for an original short video, we’d like to hear from you. Deadline for concepts is now extended to 5pm Wed 11 Nov 2009. |
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| NEW 'Alpine' PhD Scholarship | - Nov 08, 2009 |
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The 'Glenn Sanecki' PhD scholarship award is to support a PhD student undertaking research in the field of the physical or biological sciences in the alpine and sub-alpine areas of Kosciuszko National Park, or in/ partly in, other alpine/sub-alpine areas of Australia. $20,427 per year (tax free) for three years full-time. |
Contact Professor David Lindenmayer (phone 6125 0654)
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| Glenn Sanecki Alpine PhD Scholarship | - Nov 08, 2009 |
 The award is to support a PhD student undertaking research in the field of the physical or biological sciences in the alpine and sub-alpine areas of Kosciuszko National Park, or in/ partly in, other alpine/sub-alpine areas of Australia.
$20,427 per year for three years full-time |
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| Presentation of the Bragg Gold Medal for Excellence in Physics | Oct 29, 2009 |
 The 2008 Bragg Gold Medal for Excellence in Physics and the inaugural AIP Award for Outstanding Service to Physics in Australia have both been won by ANU physicists and will be presented on
Thurs 29 October, 5.30pm |
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| Comedian/activist on ‘Thirsty Work’ | Oct 21, 2009 |
 In an edgy mix of panic and hysteria, Rod Quantock will delve into the physics, chemistry, biology, geology, palaeontology, cosmology and meteorology of climate change - seeking to leave his audience truly understanding the science and current dilemma facing the world. |
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| ACT Mass Spectrometry Symposium | Oct 08, 2009 |
 The meeting will be opened by Professor Margaret Sheil, current head of ARC, who will talk on the outlook for research funding in Australia.
Thur 8th October 2009
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| Weekly weather briefing | Oct 08, 2009 |
 A weekly weather briefing by Clem Davis
Room F103 ANU Fenner School of Environment & Society [bldg 48] (on Linnaeus Way)
Thursdays 12-12:30pm
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| ACT Mass Spectrometry Symposium 2009 | - Oct 08, 2009 |
The Symposium is free on Thursday, 8 October 2009 from 8.55 am to 5.30 pm.
REGISTRATION is essential:
email: hocart@rsbs.anu.edu.au
Please include your name and work address |
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| Fenner School Seminar Series | Oct 02, 2009 |
 Co-presented by Fenner School of Environment & Society, and ANU Climate Change Institute:
"OBSERVING THE GLOBAL HYDROLOGICAL CYCLE: UNCERTAINTIES AND PROJECTIONS"
Dr Phillip A. Arkin from University of Maryland, ESSIC will be giving a seminar.
Fri 2 Oct 2009, 11am-12:00
Fenner School Forestry LT, bldg 48
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| CMBE AND CPS Alumni Dinner in Singapore | Sep 26, 2009 |
 ANU Science, Medicine and Health Academics and representatives visited Singapore twice this year. We wish to thank those ANU Alumni who came to meet us and discuss topics of interest. |
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| 2009 Clay-Mahler Lecture | Sep 22, 2009 |
 "Structure and Randomness in the Prime Numbers."
Presented by Terence Tao, Fields medal winner, 2006.
Tue 22 Sept 2009, 5.30 pm
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| CPAS Weeekly Seminar Series | Sep 17, 2009 |
 "1927 - Physics in revolution, but what of the colonies?"
Prof. John Raynor, Visiting Fellow at the Centre for Public Awareness of Science is giving a seminar.
Thurs 17 Nov 2009, 5.15 pm. |
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Contact Will Grant (phone 6125 0241)
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| Sierra Nevada watershed & climate warming Seminar 17 Sept | Sep 17, 2009 |
 "Sierra Nevada watershed management, regional climate warming and adaptation."
David Rheinheimer from University of California will talk about his and ongoing research at the Davis' Center for Watershed Sciences.
Thu 17 Sept 2009, 1-2 pm |
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| Is there more than one universe? | Sep 02, 2009 |
 Dr Charley Lineweaver of the Research School of Astronomy & Astrophysics and of the Research School of Earth Sciences at ANU is giving a public lecture.
Wed 2nd Sept 2009, 6 pm
Please note change of venue. |
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| Seminar Professor Michael Cates | Aug 26, 2009 |
 Professor Michael Cates from the University of Edinburgh will present a seminar in the RSC Seminar Room.
Wed Aug 26 2009, 11am |
Seminar Title: Dynamics of bacterial suspensions |
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| National Science Week | Aug 15, 2009 - Aug 23, 2009 |
 Sat 15 - Sun 23 August
As a leader in scientific research and discovery, ANU is pleased to offer a full program of exciting and informative Science Week activities. |
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| PUBLIC LECTURE Just add Water | Aug 20, 2009 |
 Chemist Dr Peter Wothers, UK's answer to Dr Karl is coming to the ANU for National Science Week. Dr Wothers will be presenting his thought provoking, energetic and action packed show “Just add Water”.
Thur 20 Aug 7.00-8.00pm |
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| Seminar Dr John Stride | Aug 13, 2009 |
 Dr John Stride from the School of Chemistry, UNSW will present a seminar in the RSC Lecture Theatre.
When: 4 pm Thu 13 Aug |
Seminar Title: New Materials and Novel Chemistry: From Graphene to MOFs |
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| ANU Researchers on 'ABC New Inventors' show | Aug 12, 2009 |
 Alumni and students enjoyed pizza and refreshments before attending a live screening of the 'ABC New Inventors' show profiling the research by the ACQAO Quantum Imaging group. |
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| Science Honours Information Evening | Aug 12, 2009 |
 Discover options for studying Honours, and hear from panel members currently completing their Honours year.
Speak one on one to Honours students and potential supervisors and hear how Honours can help your career
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| Seminar Professor Andrew Torda | Aug 12, 2009 |
 Professor Andrew Torda from the Centre for Bioinformatics at the University of Hamburg will present a seminar in the RSC Lecture Theatre.
When: 4 pm Wed 12 Aug |
Seminar Title: RNA structure, design, mean fields and their abuse |
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| More to climate change than ETS: Experts | Jul 27, 2009 |
 Researchers from all the academic colleges at ANU will take part in the ANU Climate Change Institute Open Day.
WHEN: 9am – 3.30pm, Monday 27 July 2009. |
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| Black Holes and Galaxies | Jul 27, 2009 |
 Evidence has been accumulating for several decades that many galaxies harbor central mass concentrations that may be in the form of black holes with masses between a few million to a few billion time the mass of the Sun. |
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| PUBLIC LECTURE Voyages to the Bottom of the Sea | Jul 21, 2009 |
 Tony Rathburn, Associate Professor of Indiana State University will talk about his Voyages to the Bottom of the Sea Methane Seeps: Oases on the Seafloor Tue 21 July, 5:30 - 6:30 pm |
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| Physics and Astronomy Master Class | Jul 02, 2009 - Jul 04, 2009 |
 Domestic students, who are in the final two years of an undergraduate program, or doing Honours in a relevant discipline, are invited to participate in this three-day Master Class, which will include interactive seminars and sessions showcasing important research work in the fields of Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics at the ANU. |
Thu 2 July to Sat 4 July, 2009 |
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| A Weather Briefing 2nd July | Jul 02, 2009 |
 A weather briefing by Clem Davis
Thur 10:30 - 11:00am
Fenner School
Rm F102 Forestry building [48] (on Linnaeus Way) |
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| Three Public Oceanography Talks | Jun 01, 2009 |
 "Microfauna in the Deep Sea: Ecological and Geochemical Responses to Modern and Ancient Enviromental Change"
When: Monday 1 June, starting at 2pm.
Dr Tony Rathburn, a visitor in the Earth Environment Group at RSES, will give a series of three talks showing some amazing photos and a short film clip featuring a diving trip down to the abyss. |
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| Origin of the Elements of Life | May 27, 2009 |
 Timothy C. Beers, University Distinguished Professor of Astronomy, Michigan State University, will be giving a talk about the Origin of the Elements of Life.
When: 6-7 pm on Wednesday, 27 May 2009 |
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| An evening of Science theatre | May 26, 2009 |
 ANU Presents an evening of Science theatre to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy.
"Spectacle on the Life and Science of Galileo" presented by Professor Mike Gore and Patrick Helean.
"Current Mysteries of the Cosmos" presented by Professor Brian Schmidt.
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Contact Maxine Whittaker (phone 6125 7676)
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| Skymapper Telescope Launch | May 25, 2009 |
 Australia’s newest telescope, SkyMapper, is the first ever to conduct a full digital survey of the southern skies. The telescope will be launched with concurrent ceremonies at Mount Stromlo Observatory in Canberra and its physical location at Siding Spring Observatory near Coonabarabran, NSW. |
Monday 25 May, 10.30am |
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| The Science of Climate Feedbacks | May 11, 2009 |
 Climate Action Canberra are hosting a public lecture featuring Janette Lindesay, Deputy Director of the Fenner School for Environment and Society, and Steven Lade, Nonlinear Physics Centre, both at ANU. |
Monday, 11 May 2009 from 6 pm - 7.15 pm. |
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| Evolution of the Universe, planets, life and thought | May 08, 2009 |
 The Australian Academy of Science will be holding a symposium on Friday 8 May called ‘Evolution of the Universe, the planets, life and thought’ as part of the Academy’s peak annual event. |
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| 2009 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes | - May 01, 2009 |
 Are you a scientist, school kid, journalist, science teacher, young film maker, innovator, researcher, leader, educator, communicator, environmentalist or photographer? If so, you can enter the 2009 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes. |
There is something for everyone with 18 prizes worth over $180,000 up for grabs!
Entries close midnight Friday 1 May 2009. |
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| Public Talk: Stars and Galaxies | Apr 24, 2009 |
 The Spanish Embassy in Canberra and Mt Stromlo Observatory have organized a public talk followed by an amateur observation about "Stars and Galaxies". Spanish astronomer, Dr. Angel R. Lopez-Sanchez (CSIRO /ATNF), will give a multi-coloured vision of how stars are born and die in the galaxies of the Local Universe.
When: Friday, April 24 at 5.15 pm. |
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| Public Lecture: Solar Thermal Concentrators | Apr 07, 2009 |
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A public lecture entitled 'Solar Thermal Concentrators: capturing the sun for large scale power generation and energy export' will be given by Associate Professor Keith Lovegrove, Solar Thermal Group Leader, Department of Engineering, ANU.
6-7 pm on Tuesday 7 April 2009 |
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| Antimatter - Does it matter? | - Mar 31, 2009 |
 CPAS Masters Student, Ms Tegan Donald, working with The Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Antimatter – Matter Studies (CAMS) has created a fascinating exhibit about Antimatter, hosted by Questacon, the National Science and Technology Centre until the end of March. |
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| Earth Hour | Mar 28, 2009 |
On Saturday 28 March from 8:30 to 9:30pm people around the world will participate in Earth Hour by switching off the lights to raise awareness of the link between energy consumption and climate change. |
ANU staff and students are invited to mark the occasion by enjoying a free barbecue dinner and all are welcome to the music, dancing, drumming performances and fire show on Chifley Meadow (next to Fellows Oval) from 6pm. |
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| Black Holes at the LHC? | Mar 18, 2009 |
 A lecture brought to you by the Black Hole Society and Australian Institute of Physics.
Guest Speaker: Dr Elizabeth Winstanley, Professor of Mathematical Physics at the University of Sheffield. |
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| O WEEK Introductory Lectures | Feb 16, 2009 - Feb 20, 2009 |
 Orientation aims to provide you with essential information that will facilitate your academic success, help you avoid common pitfalls and make the most of your university experience.
During O week the ANU College of Medicine, Biology & Environment and ANU College of Physical Sciences have many introductory lectures giving you essential information about the areas you will study. |
The following Lectures will be held:
- Introduction to Biology
- Medical School Orientation
- Climate Change, Environment & Sustainability at ANU
- Introduction to Science@ANU
- Introduction to Physics and Astrophysics
- Introduction to the research school of Earth Sciences & the Fenner School of Environment and Society
- Introduction to Chemistry
- Introduction to Psychology
- Mathematics, Majors & Interdisciplinary Opportunities
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| PEA DAY | Feb 15, 2009 |
 Pre-Enrolment Advice Day 2009
2pm to 5pm
Sunday 15 February 2009
Burton & Garren Hall - Function Room
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If you are joining us at ANU to study either an Arts or Science degree, or a degree combined with Arts or Science, we want to make sure you make the right course choices.
Come and talk to our staff advisors about planning your degree.
It is important that you bring your enrolment registration form with you on the day.
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For more information please contact:
ANU College of Medicine, Biology & Environment
ANU College of Physical Sciences
T: 02 6125 2809
E: science.enquiries@anu.edu.au
W: http://science.anu.edu.au |
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| Pre-Enrolment Advice Day 2009 | Feb 02, 2009 |
Come and talk to our academic staff and advisors about planning your degree.
10am to 3pm
Monday 2 February 2009
ANU Melville Hall |
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| Australia Talks - Dark Energy | Nov 27, 2008 |
 On Thu 27 Nov, ABC Radio National’s Australia Talks program tackles Dark Energy – how does it relate to the big bang – what is current research telling us – is it matter, is it vacuum, is it a constant – and whatever happened to the theory of everything?
Leading Australian astronomers, Brian Schmidt and Charley Lineweaver from the ANU Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics will be on hand to discuss their work on Dark Energy. |
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Undergraduate
Student Resources
Ecology and environmental policy: never the two shall meet? Sponsored by the Fenner School. 
The International Year of Astronomy, 2009, is a worldwide, public celebration of astronomy, held to mark the 400th anniversary of Galileo turning a telescope to the sky. The Year has been endorsed by UNESCO.