The Women in Physics Lecture Tour - this year rebranded as the Marie Curie Lectures, is coming to Canberra on 5 and 6 August.

Join us to hear Dr Sol Jacobsen describe Your Quantum Future at the public lecture on 5 August, and talk about her research at the Joint AIP-RPHys Director's Colloquium on 6 August, both at ANU.

Follow the links below for more information and registration:

Marie Curie Lecture - 5 Aug 

AIP-RPhys Director's Colloquium - 6 Aug

Dive into the strange and fascinating world of quantum physics with some of Australia’s leading scientists at “Quantum Physics in the Pub” — hosted at Smith’s Alternative.

More information and registration

Join local experts as they unravel the mysteries of the quantum realm in a fun, relaxed, and entertaining setting. Whether you're intrigued by a wave-particle duality or still wondering if Schrödinger’s cat is dead or alive, this event blends science with storytelling for an unforgettable night.

Grab a drink, meet like-minded curious minds, and enjoy lively, accessible talks where complex ideas are served in bite-sized, equation-free pieces. No background in physics is needed — just bring your curiosity!

This is a FREE event! 

The ACT Branch of the Australian Institute of Physics is once again inviting photographers of all levels to participate in our photography competition celebrating the awe-inspiring beauty of physics.

Winners of the 2024 competition and the physics behind each image can be viewed here.

Grand prize goes to Margaret Wegener for "Doubling Up: Reflection and Refraction".

Second prize was awarded to Jayne Ion for the image entitled "Laser Cavities for Quantum Science".

And the secondary sector award goes to David Stewart for the image "Surface tension".