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• International Symposium on Cosmology & Particle Astrophysics 2026 and 13th Australasian Conference on General Relativity & Gravitation

  • Start
    5 Jul 2026
  • End
    9 Jul 2026
  • Location
    University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand

  International Symposium on Cosmology & Particle Astrophysics 2026 and 13th Australasian Conference on General Relativity & Gravitation

  Join us for a stimulating conference in beautiful Christchurch, New Zealand.

  The International Symposium on Cosmology and Particle Astrophysics (CosPA2026) and the 13th Australasian Conference on General Relativity and Gravitation (ACGRG13) will be held jointly, bringing together two complementary scientific communities. CosPA2026 is part of an annual conference series organized in the Asia-Pacific region under the Asia Pacific Organization of Cosmology and Particle Astrophysics (APCosPA), while ACGRG13, convened by the Australasian Society for General Relativity and Gravitation, is a biennial forum for regional researchers in all areas gravitational physics from mathematical relativity to experimental gravitational wave detection.

  Together, these meetings aim to unite theorists, experimentalists, and observers working across gravitation, particle physics, cosmology, astrophysics, and astroparticle physics. Participants will engage in discussions on the latest observations, theoretical developments, and emerging directions in these intersecting fields.

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  Key areas of focus include:

  • Classical and Quantum Theories of Gravity
  • Cosmology
  • Radio Astronomy
  • Gravitational Waves
  • Dark Matter
  • Neutrino Physics
  • Relativistic Astrophysics
  • Mathematical and Numerical Relativity

  Invited Speakers include

  • Nicole Bell (U Melbourne)
  • Krzysztof Bolejko (U Tasmania)
  • Torsten Bringmann (U Oslo)
  • Richard Easther (U Auckland)‡
  • Roy Kerr (U Canterbury)*
  • Jun Luo (Sun Yat-sen U)
  • Jiwoo Nam (National Taiwan U)
  • Kenny Ng (Chinese U of Hong Kong)
  • Jade Powell (Swinburne U)
  • Misao Sasaki (Tokyo U)
  • Volker Schlue (U Melbourne)
  • Seon-Hee Seo (Fermilab)
  • Arman Shafieloo (KASI)
  • Hirotaka Takahashi (Tokyo City U)
  • Bin Wang (Yangzhou U & Shanghai Jiao Tong U)

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• AMSI Winter School

  • Start
    6 Jul 2026
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  • End
    17 Jul 2026
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  • Location
    University of Queensland

  Applications are now open for the AMSI Winter School 2026

  Applications are now open for AMSI Winter School 2026 on Geometric Analysis, AMSI’s flagship two-week national research training program. The 2026 School marks the 20th edition of Winter School and will be hosted by The University of Queensland from 6–17 July 2026.

  This year’s program provides a scaffolded introduction to Geometric Analysis, exploring the intersection of differential geometry, global analysis, differential equations, and mathematical physics. Participants will engage with leading national and international experts through lectures, tutorials, participant talks and networking activities.

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• Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australia Conference

  • Start
    6 Jul 2026
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  • End
    9 Jul 2026
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  • Location
    National University of Singapore

  In a time when higher education is evolving faster than ever, this year’s theme – Re-envisioning Higher Education for Tomorrow’s Learners – invites educators, leaders, and policymakers to come together to explore, question, and reimagine the future of learning. Through critical reflection on current teaching practices and bold exploration of innovative pedagogies, we’ll shape a path forward that meets the needs of a rapidly changing world.

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• 2026 Joint Annual Conference of Physical Societies in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area

  • Start
    14 Jul 2026
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  • End
    17 Jul 2026
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  • Location
    The University of Hong Kong

  The Physical Society of Hong Kong, Physical Society of Hong Kong, Guangdong Physics Society, and the Physical Society of Macau are pleased to announce that the 2026 Joint Annual Conference of Physical Societies in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area will be held at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) from July 14 to 17, 2026. This conference aims to promote academic exchanges and collaborations among physics professionals within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, providing a premium platform for researchers, students, and corporate representatives to discuss the latest advancements in physics and related disciplines.

  Abstract submissions for oral or poster presentations are welcome in the following session topics:

  1. Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Quantum Physics
  2. Condensed Matter Physics and Statistical Physics
  3. Materials Physics and Engineering Physics
  4. Biophysics and Soft Matter
  5. Astrophysics and Cosmology
  6. Scattering, Particle, Nuclear and Plasma Physics
  7. Interdisciplinary and Applied Physics
  8. Physics Education

  Abstract submissions and early bird registration close 20 June.

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• Physics in the Pub

  • When
    14 Jul 2026
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    6:45 PM
  • Location
    Smith's Alternative, 76 Alinga St, Canberra ACT 2601

  Physics in the Pub - Black Holes, Quantum Myths and Minecraft

  It’s the season for Physics in the Pub! The lineup for our 14 July event is announced below.

  Can a black hole be donut shaped? Are we all quantum software? And how is a climate model like Minecraft? These are the things that physicists wonder, out loud on the stage at Smiths Alternative.

  Join us for their ponderings, on a great night of physics and relaxing beverages, in July. Local physicists giving lightning talks that will inspire and amuse, sponsored by the ACT branch of the Australian Institute of Physics.

  MC Dr Phil Dooley will make sure we don’t get bogged down in the heavy stuff so settle in for a fun night. Be early to get the best seat!

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  This is a FREE event thanks to the ACT Branch of the Australian Institute of Physics.

  If you want a taste of the event - you can view 2025’s show on YouTube, or find us on Facebook or LinkedIn.  Any questions, please email Phil Dooley 

  THE LINE UP

  Dr Rowina Nathan (ANU Centre for Gravitational Astro) studies black holes eating each other, and is going to teach us all how to weigh a black hole with your ears.

  There are plenty of myths around quantum technology. Rajiv Shah (MDR Quantum) is going to bust eight of them, in eight minutes.

  Can a black hole be in the shape of a donut? Tony Cooke says yes, and better still it eliminates singularities (about time someone did.)

  Professor Joe Hope (ANU Physics) has an amazing insight: if we are all software then quantum mechanics will make so much more sense. He will be ably assisted by Professor Cedric Simenel (guitar) and Dr Nathalie Amar (accordion).

  If you don’t understand climate modelling it’s because you haven’t had it explained to you using Minecraft and an acrostic poem. Katja Curtin (ANU Earth Science) is going to fix that.

  When Lakshmi Raja’s (ANU Physics) supervisor told her her PhD was full of holes, she wasn’t upset: they are what she uses to filter out and identify markers for neurodegenerative diseases from blood.

  The key to new quantum physics is lasers, says Dr Zain Mehdi (ANU Physics).

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• Our Quantum Future - Panel Event

  • When
    21 Jul 2026
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    The Precinct, Stair Stadium Fortitude Valley QLD, Australia

  Quantum technologies have enormous potential from accelerating drug discovery and optimising power grids for renewable energy, to advancing artificial intelligence. And this is no longer a distant prospect: these technologies have attracted large investments and are becoming increasingly commercially viable.

  With this comes questions about public trust, ensuring this innovation serves our society, and the kinds of policy we need to reflect this.

  Join Protocol, a youth-led tech policy lab, and the ARC Centre of Excellence in Quantum Biotechnology (QUBIC) for an evening of open, expert-led conversation about quantum innovation including its extraordinary potential, risks, and the responsibilities that come with this technological development.

  Our panellists bring perspectives from across industry, academia and government:

  • Dr Justine Lacey, CSIRO Principal Research Scientist and expert in Responsible Innovation
  • Dr Jorge Campos, Chief Investigator at the ARC Centre of Excellence in Quantum Biotechnology (QUBIC).
  • Alejandra Cau Cattan, Queensland Department of Environment, Tourism, Science, and Innovation (Quantum & Advanced Technologies Strategy)
  • Professor Tom Stace, Co-founder and CEO of Analog Quantum Circuits.

  This event is open to all, including young people, curious members of the public and those in the quantum industry, who want to learn more about one of the most potentially consequential technologies of our time and how it will impact our society.

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• 2026 AMSI Industry Days for Teachers

  • Start
    23 Jul 2026
  • End
    10 Sep 2026
  • Location
    Sydney and Melbourne

  AMSI's Industry Day for Teachers is set to go interstate for the first time, with three events across Victoria and NSW from July to September 2026. And you're invited!

  The free events seek to bridge the gap between school mathematics and career opportunities. By bringing secondary mathematics and STEM teachers and careers advisers together with industry professionals and tertiary educators, the program aims to help teachers better understand the scale of mathematics‑dependent career pathways available to their students.

  Events

  • Thurs 23 July - USYD/UNSW - The University of Sydney Camperdown campus
  • Thurs 30 July - Swinburne University Hawthorn campus
  • Thurs 10 Sept - La Trobe University Albury-Wodonga campus

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• Girls in Physics Breakfast (VIC) | Melbourne

  • When
    24 Jul 2026
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    8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Kensington Town Hall, 30 – 34 Bellair St, Kensington

  

  The VicPhysics Teachers' Network are hosting a Girls in Physics Breakfast for students from Years 10 to 12 featuring the AIP's 2026 Marie Curie Lecturer. Students share a table with two or three women who are either in a career in physics or engineering, or are at university as an undergraduate or a postgraduate. The students have a chance to ask questions about their careers and what study at university is like. 

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  Talk title: Painting the Universe: A Visual and Musical Exploration of Space-Time

  Brief outline: In this lecture, Dr Karelle Siellez weaves together sound, art, and astrophysics to explore the story of gravitational waves and the collisions that create the elements we are made of. Through “multi-messenger” signals like kilonovae and gamma-ray bursts, we’ll uncover how the cosmos communicates its most violent events. Blending scientific insights with creative expression, this journey reveals how listening to the Universe—and protecting its silence—can connect science, nature, and humanity.

  Presenter: Dr Karelle Siellez is an astrophysicist and lecturer at the University of Tasmania. A specialist in multi-messenger astronomy, she contributed to the first detection of a gamma-ray burst and gravitational waves from the same cosmic event, recognised with the 2017 Breakthrough Prize. She is also an award-winning science communicator who integrates art, sound, and storytelling into her work, making complex astrophysics accessible and inspiring. Karelle has lived and worked in France, the USA, and now Tasmania—where she divides her time between telescopes, classrooms, and the wilderness of sea and forest.

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  Are you interested in attending this event as a guest to share your knowledge and passion for the sciences and answer the students' questions about university and/or working as a professional in the field of science or engineering?

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• Painting the Universe - Dr Karelle Siellez | 2026 Marie Curie Lecture Series - Melbourne

  • When
    24 Jul 2026
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    University of Melbourne, Carillo Gantner Theatre (Sidney Myer Asia Centre, B02), Parkville, Vic 3010

  

  Painting the Universe: A Visual and Musical Exploration of Space-Time

  Dr Karelle Siellez
  University of Tasmania

  Join us at the University of Melbourne for this free public lecture is part of the 2026 July Lectures in Physics and is presented by the Australian Institute of Physics's 2026 Women in Physics Lecturer as part of the Marie Curie Lectures.

  Tickets are FREE but registration is essential. Refreshments will be served after the lecture in the Ed Muirhead Museum, School of Physics. 

  Register here!

  In 2017, the Universe spoke in waves and light—ushering in a new era of astronomy. In this lecture, Dr Karelle Siellez weaves together sound, art, and astrophysics to explore the story of gravitational waves and the collisions that create the elements we are made of. Through “multi-messenger” signals like kilonovae and gamma-ray bursts, we’ll uncover how the cosmos communicates its most violent events. Blending scientific insights with creative expression, this journey reveals how listening to the Universe—and protecting its silence—can connect science, nature, and humanity.

  Dr Karelle Siellez is an astrophysicist and lecturer at the University of Tasmania. A specialist in multi-messenger astronomy, she contributed to the first detection of a gamma-ray burst and gravitational waves from the same cosmic event, recognised with the 2017 Breakthrough Prize. She is also an award-winning science communicator who integrates art, sound, and storytelling into her work, making complex astrophysics accessible and inspiring. Karelle has lived and worked in France, the USA, and now Tasmania—where she divides her time between telescopes, classrooms, and the wilderness of sea and forest.

  

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• 2026 Einstein Lecture: Does God Play Dice? (Macquarie University, Sydney)

  • When
    4 Aug 2026
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    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    12 Wally's Walk, Macquarie Park NSW 2113 (Sydney)

  In the lead up to National Science Week, join us for the 16th annual AIP NSW Einstein Lecture.

  
  

  Albert Einstein famously wrote to fellow physicist Max Born: “I, at any rate, am convinced that God is not playing at dice.” A century later, physicists regularly invoke chance and randomness to explain the natural world. What does this mean? Has physics resolved whether the universe fundamentally operates by chance? This talk explores these deep questions at the intersection of physics, cosmology, and philosophy.

  This free event is presented by the Australian Institute of Physics (NSW Branch) and Macquarie University. 

  Tickets are FREE but must be booked from 30 June 2026 at: https://www.mq.edu.au/faculty-of-science-and-engineering/events/events/2025-einstein-lecture/

  Doors Open 6pm with light refreshments served
  Lecture 6.30pm
  
  

  About the Speaker:
  Dr Luke A. Barnes is a theoretical astrophysicist, cosmologist, and Senior Lecturer in Physics at Western Sydney University. He received his PhD in Astronomy from the University of Cambridge in 2009 and is a John Templeton Fellow.

  His research focuses on cosmology, galaxy formation, and the fine-tuning of the universe for life. He has modelled galaxy formation using supercomputer simulations, linking theory with observations through radiative transfer modelling, including Lyman-alpha emission and absorption, and realistic IFU observations. His work also explores the effects of alternative physics on stars, the cosmological constant, and the conditions necessary for intelligent life.

  Dr Barnes has contributed to the philosophy of science, particularly in examining how multiverse theories can be tested using probability. He is the co-author (with Professor Geraint Lewis) of A Fortunate Universe: Life in a Finely-Tuned Cosmos and The Cosmic Revolutionary’s Handbook, both published by Cambridge University Press.

  
  

  The Einstein Lecture is an annual public event that showcases world-leading experts and explores topics inspired by Einstein’s ideas and their impact on modern science and technology. Previous lectures have covered areas from quantum computing to plasma physics and astrophysics, aiming to inspire curiosity and excitement about the universe.

  
  

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• 2026 Einstein Lecture: Does God Play Dice? (Lake Macquarie)

  • When
    5 Aug 2026
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    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Warners Bay Theatre, baramayiba, 39 Lake Street, Warners Bay, 2282

  In the lead up to National Science Week, join us for the 16th annual AIP NSW Einstein Lecture—presented in the Hunter region for the first time.
  

  
  

  Albert Einstein famously wrote to fellow physicist Max Born: “I, at any rate, am convinced that God is not playing at dice.” A century later, physicists regularly invoke chance and randomness to explain the natural world. What does this mean? Has physics resolved whether the universe fundamentally operates by chance? This talk explores these deep questions at the intersection of physics, cosmology, and philosophy.

  This free event is presented by the Australian Institute of Physics (NSW Branch) and Lake Mac Libraries. 

  Tickets are FREE but must be booked at: https://www.lakemac.com.au/Events-directory/Eventbrite/The-Einstein-Lecture-2026-Does-God-Play-Dice-Dr-Luke-Barnes-1990147091524#

  Doors Open 6pm
  Lecture 6.30pm

  There will be a bar open with wine, beer and snacks available to purchase using EFTPOS only.

  
  

  About the Speaker:
  Dr Luke A. Barnes is a theoretical astrophysicist, cosmologist, and Senior Lecturer in Physics at Western Sydney University. He received his PhD in Astronomy from the University of Cambridge in 2009 and is a John Templeton Fellow.

  His research focuses on cosmology, galaxy formation, and the fine-tuning of the universe for life. He has modelled galaxy formation using supercomputer simulations, linking theory with observations through radiative transfer modelling, including Lyman-alpha emission and absorption, and realistic IFU observations. His work also explores the effects of alternative physics on stars, the cosmological constant, and the conditions necessary for intelligent life.

  Dr Barnes has contributed to the philosophy of science, particularly in examining how multiverse theories can be tested using probability. He is the co-author (with Professor Geraint Lewis) of A Fortunate Universe: Life in a Finely-Tuned Cosmos and The Cosmic Revolutionary’s Handbook, both published by Cambridge University Press.

  
  

  The Einstein Lecture is an annual public event that showcases world-leading experts and explores topics inspired by Einstein’s ideas and their impact on modern science and technology. Previous lectures have covered areas from quantum computing to plasma physics and astrophysics, aiming to inspire curiosity and excitement about the universe.

  
  

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• INTER-NOISE 2026

  • Start
    9 Aug 2026
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  • End
    12 Aug 2026
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  • Location
    Adelaide Convention Centre

  On behalf of the Australian Acoustical Society (AAS) and the International Institute of Noise Control Engineering (I-INCE), we are pleased to invite you to Adelaide, South Australia, for the 55th INTER-NOISE Congress, to be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre from 9–12 August 2026.

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  The theme for the Congress, “From the outback to the ocean,” reflects the breadth of topics to be covered — from core issues in noise and vibration control to applications and challenges that are characteristic of remote areas. The program will feature oral and poster presentations, keynote and plenary addresses by leading researchers, and provide ample opportunity for thoughtful discussion with peers, catching up with friends and meeting new people.

  
  

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• CCP2026 - XXXVII IUPAP Conference on Computational Physics

  • Start
    9 Aug 2026
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  • End
    14 Aug 2026
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  • Location
    Sejong University Convention Centre, Seoul, Korea

  CCP2026 is an official international conference approved by the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP) and organized under the auspices of the IUPAP Commission on Computational Physics (C20). The conference is jointly hosted by The Korean Physical Society (KPS) and IUPAP, in collaboration with local organizing institutions. As part of the long-standing CCP conference series, which rotates annually among continents, CCP2026 continues the tradition of bringing together the global computational physics community.

  We look forward to welcoming a large and diverse international community of researchers. The conference will highlight recent advances across the broad spectrum of computational physics, ranging from fundamental theoretical developments to industrial and interdisciplinary applications, as well as emerging directions across modern computational science.

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• ICPS2026 – The 37th International Conference on the Physics of Semiconductors

  • Start
    16 Aug 2026
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  • End
    21 Aug 2026
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  • Location
    Tokyo, Japan

  The 37th International Conference on the Physics of Semiconductors will be held in Tokyo, Japan, from August 16–21, 2026.

  We warmly encourage you to contribute your latest research results and to participate in this premier international conference on semiconductor physics.  Information on the abstract submission is indicated below.

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  Conference home page:
  https://icps2026.jp
  
  Abstract submission site:  
  https://icps2026.jp/abstract-submission/

  Abstract Submission Deadline:
  March 15, 2026, 23:59 PDT (UTC−07:00)

  Submission Guidelines, Templates, and Submission Portal:
  https://icps2026.jp/abstract-submission/

  
  

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• Painting the Universe - Dr Karelle Siellez | 2026 Marie Curie Lecture Series - Canberra (Attend in Person)

  • When
    17 Aug 2026
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    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Australian National University, Physics Lecture Theatre, New Physics Building 160, Mills Road, Acton

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  Painting the Universe: A Visual and Musical Exploration of Space-Time

  Dr Karelle Siellez
  University of Tasmania

  Join us at the Australian National University for this free public lecture presented by the Australian Institute of Physics's 2026 Women in Physics Lecturer as part of the Marie Curie Lectures.

  Tickets are FREE but registration is essential. Doors open 5:30 pm. Lecture and livestream begin 6:00pm. Lecture duration is approximately 1 hour. Lecture venue map reference.

  Register to attend in person

  Register to watch the livestream

  In 2017, the Universe spoke in waves and light—ushering in a new era of astronomy. In this lecture, Dr Karelle Siellez weaves together sound, art, and astrophysics to explore the story of gravitational waves and the collisions that create the elements we are made of. Through “multi-messenger” signals like kilonovae and gamma-ray bursts, we’ll uncover how the cosmos communicates its most violent events. Blending scientific insights with creative expression, this journey reveals how listening to the Universe—and protecting its silence—can connect science, nature, and humanity.

  Dr Karelle Siellez is an astrophysicist and lecturer at the University of Tasmania. A specialist in multi-messenger astronomy, she contributed to the first detection of a gamma-ray burst and gravitational waves from the same cosmic event, recognised with the 2017 Breakthrough Prize. She is also an award-winning science communicator who integrates art, sound, and storytelling into her work, making complex astrophysics accessible and inspiring. Karelle has lived and worked in France, the USA, and now Tasmania—where she divides her time between telescopes, classrooms, and the wilderness of sea and forest.

  

  

  This Inspiring Australia initiative is supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week.

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• Painting the Universe - Dr Karelle Siellez | 2026 Marie Curie Lecture Series - Canberra (Livestream)

  • When
    17 Aug 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Online Livestream

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  Painting the Universe: A Visual and Musical Exploration of Space-Time

  Dr Karelle Siellez
  University of Tasmania

  Join us online for this free public lecture livestreamed from the Australian National University and presented by the Australian Institute of Physics's 2026 Women in Physics Lecturer as part of the Marie Curie Lectures.

  Tickets are FREE but registration is essential. Livestream begins 6:00pm. Please note the livestream link will be sent via email to registered attendees approximately 1 week before the event. Lecture duration is approximately 1 hour. 

  Register to watch the livestream

  Register to attend in person
  

  In 2017, the Universe spoke in waves and light—ushering in a new era of astronomy. In this lecture, Dr Karelle Siellez weaves together sound, art, and astrophysics to explore the story of gravitational waves and the collisions that create the elements we are made of. Through “multi-messenger” signals like kilonovae and gamma-ray bursts, we’ll uncover how the cosmos communicates its most violent events. Blending scientific insights with creative expression, this journey reveals how listening to the Universe—and protecting its silence—can connect science, nature, and humanity.

  Dr Karelle Siellez is an astrophysicist and lecturer at the University of Tasmania. A specialist in multi-messenger astronomy, she contributed to the first detection of a gamma-ray burst and gravitational waves from the same cosmic event, recognised with the 2017 Breakthrough Prize. She is also an award-winning science communicator who integrates art, sound, and storytelling into her work, making complex astrophysics accessible and inspiring. Karelle has lived and worked in France, the USA, and now Tasmania—where she divides her time between telescopes, classrooms, and the wilderness of sea and forest.

  

  

  This Inspiring Australia initiative is supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week.

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• Painting the Universe - Dr Karelle Siellez | 2026 Marie Curie Lecture Series - Wollongong

  • When
    19 Aug 2026
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    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    UOW Science Space, Puckey Avenue, Innovation Campus, University of Wollongong

  

  Painting the Universe: A Visual and Musical Exploration of Space-Time

  Dr Karelle Siellez
  University of Tasmania

  Join us at the University of Wollongong's Science Space for this public lecture presented by the Australian Institute of Physics's 2026 Women in Physics Lecturer as part of the Marie Curie Lectures.

  Doors open 6:00 pm. Lecture begins 6:30pm. Lecture duration is approximately 1 hour. Tickets $5 with a free drink on arrival.

  Register here

  In 2017, the Universe spoke in waves and light—ushering in a new era of astronomy. In this lecture, Dr Karelle Siellez weaves together sound, art, and astrophysics to explore the story of gravitational waves and the collisions that create the elements we are made of. Through “multi-messenger” signals like kilonovae and gamma-ray bursts, we’ll uncover how the cosmos communicates its most violent events. Blending scientific insights with creative expression, this journey reveals how listening to the Universe—and protecting its silence—can connect science, nature, and humanity.

  Dr Karelle Siellez is an astrophysicist and lecturer at the University of Tasmania. A specialist in multi-messenger astronomy, she contributed to the first detection of a gamma-ray burst and gravitational waves from the same cosmic event, recognised with the 2017 Breakthrough Prize. She is also an award-winning science communicator who integrates art, sound, and storytelling into her work, making complex astrophysics accessible and inspiring. Karelle has lived and worked in France, the USA, and now Tasmania—where she divides her time between telescopes, classrooms, and the wilderness of sea and forest.

  

  

  This Inspiring Australia initiative is supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week.

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• Painting the Universe - Dr Karelle Siellez | 2026 Marie Curie Lecture Series - Sydney

  • When
    20 Aug 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    University of Technology Sydney (Vicki Sara Building - CB07.02.025), 67 Thomas St, Broadway, NSW 2007

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  Painting the Universe: A Visual and Musical Exploration of Space-Time

  Dr Karelle Siellez
  University of Tasmania

  Join us at the University of Technology Sydney for this free public lecture presented by the Australian Institute of Physics's 2026 Women in Physics Lecturer as part of the Marie Curie Lectures.

  Tickets are FREE but registration is essential. Doors open 6:30 pm with light refreshments available. Lecture begins 7:00pm.

  In 2017, the Universe spoke in waves and light—ushering in a new era of astronomy. In this lecture, Dr Karelle Siellez weaves together sound, art, and astrophysics to explore the story of gravitational waves and the collisions that create the elements we are made of. Through “multi-messenger” signals like kilonovae and gamma-ray bursts, we’ll uncover how the cosmos communicates its most violent events. Blending scientific insights with creative expression, this journey reveals how listening to the Universe—and protecting its silence—can connect science, nature, and humanity.

  Dr Karelle Siellez is an astrophysicist and lecturer at the University of Tasmania. A specialist in multi-messenger astronomy, she contributed to the first detection of a gamma-ray burst and gravitational waves from the same cosmic event, recognised with the 2017 Breakthrough Prize. She is also an award-winning science communicator who integrates art, sound, and storytelling into her work, making complex astrophysics accessible and inspiring. Karelle has lived and worked in France, the USA, and now Tasmania—where she divides her time between telescopes, classrooms, and the wilderness of sea and forest.

  

  

  This Inspiring Australia initiative is supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week.

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• Painting the Universe - Dr Karelle Siellez | 2026 Marie Curie Lecture Series - Newcastle (Attend in Person)

  • When
    21 Aug 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:45 PM
  • Location
    Newcastle Museum, 6 Workshop Way, Newcastle NSW 2300

  

  Painting the Universe: A Visual and Musical Exploration of Space-Time

  Dr Karelle Siellez
  University of Tasmania

  Join us at the Newcastle Museum for this public lecture presented by the Australian Institute of Physics's 2026 Women in Physics Lecturer as part of the Marie Curie Lectures. Hosted in collaboration with the City of Newcastle and the School of Science, University of Newcastle.  

  Doors open 6:00 pm for light refreshments. Lecture and livestream begin 6:30pm. Lecture duration is approximately 1 hour.  Tickets $5 for adults, FREE for under 18s.

  Registration to attend in person coming soon!

  Register to watch the livestream

  In 2017, the Universe spoke in waves and light—ushering in a new era of astronomy. In this lecture, Dr Karelle Siellez weaves together sound, art, and astrophysics to explore the story of gravitational waves and the collisions that create the elements we are made of. Through “multi-messenger” signals like kilonovae and gamma-ray bursts, we’ll uncover how the cosmos communicates its most violent events. Blending scientific insights with creative expression, this journey reveals how listening to the Universe—and protecting its silence—can connect science, nature, and humanity.

  Dr Karelle Siellez is an astrophysicist and lecturer at the University of Tasmania. A specialist in multi-messenger astronomy, she contributed to the first detection of a gamma-ray burst and gravitational waves from the same cosmic event, recognised with the 2017 Breakthrough Prize. She is also an award-winning science communicator who integrates art, sound, and storytelling into her work, making complex astrophysics accessible and inspiring. Karelle has lived and worked in France, the USA, and now Tasmania—where she divides her time between telescopes, classrooms, and the wilderness of sea and forest.

  

  

  This Inspiring Australia initiative is supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week.

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• Painting the Universe - Dr Karelle Siellez | 2026 Marie Curie Lecture Series - Newcastle (Livestream)

  • When
    21 Aug 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
  • Location
    Online Livestream

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  Painting the Universe: A Visual and Musical Exploration of Space-Time

  Dr Karelle Siellez
  University of Tasmania

  Join us onine for this free public lecture livestreamed from the Newcastle Museum and presented by the Australian Institute of Physics's 2026 Women in Physics Lecturer as part of the Marie Curie Lectures. Hosted in collaboration with the City of Newcastle and the School of Science, University of Newcastle.  

  Tickets are FREE but registration is essential. Livestream begins 6:30pm.  Please note the livestream link will be sent via email to registered attendees approximately 1 week before the event. Lecture duration is approximately 1 hour 15 mins. 

  Register to watch the livestream

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  In 2017, the Universe spoke in waves and light—ushering in a new era of astronomy. In this lecture, Dr Karelle Siellez weaves together sound, art, and astrophysics to explore the story of gravitational waves and the collisions that create the elements we are made of. Through “multi-messenger” signals like kilonovae and gamma-ray bursts, we’ll uncover how the cosmos communicates its most violent events. Blending scientific insights with creative expression, this journey reveals how listening to the Universe—and protecting its silence—can connect science, nature, and humanity.

  Dr Karelle Siellez is an astrophysicist and lecturer at the University of Tasmania. A specialist in multi-messenger astronomy, she contributed to the first detection of a gamma-ray burst and gravitational waves from the same cosmic event, recognised with the 2017 Breakthrough Prize. She is also an award-winning science communicator who integrates art, sound, and storytelling into her work, making complex astrophysics accessible and inspiring. Karelle has lived and worked in France, the USA, and now Tasmania—where she divides her time between telescopes, classrooms, and the wilderness of sea and forest.

  

  

  This Inspiring Australia initiative is supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week.

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• Abstract submission close for Wagga 2027

  • When
    23 Aug 2026
  •  
    9:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

  

  The 49th Annual Condensed Matter and Materials Conference ("Wagga2027"), hosted by the CMM group of the Australian Institute of Physics, will be held in February 2027. It will be co-located with the 12th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology (AMN12) in Auckland, New Zealand. Dedicated condensed matter sessions will be included in the wider nanotechnology and materials programme. Wagga2027 attendees are invited to enjoy the entire AMN12 conference.

  Abstract submission closes 23 August 2026.
  See: https://iconevents.eventsair.com/amn12/wagga2027

  Up to 10 awards are available for student/ECR attendees based in Australia to attend, with applications accepted when submitting an abstract.

  The great tradition of a trivia night will be continued.

  
  

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• Painting the Universe - Dr Karelle Siellez | 2026 Claire Corani Memorial Lecture as part of the Marie Curie Lecture Series - Adelaide (Attend in Person)

  • When
    24 Aug 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Adelaide University, City Campus East, North Terrace, Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre

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  Painting the Universe: A Visual and Musical Exploration of Space-Time

  Dr Karelle Siellez
  University of Tasmania

  Join the South Australian Branch of the Australian Institute of Physics  at Adelaide University for the Claire Corani Memorial Lecture. This free public lecture is presented by the Australian Institute of Physics's 2026 Women in Physics Lecturer as part of the Marie Curie Lectures.

  The Claire Corani Memorial Prize in Physics will be presented at this event after the public lecture.

  Doors open 6:00 pm. Lecture and livestream begin 6:30pm. Lecture duration is approximately 1 hour. 

  Register to attend in person 

  Register to watch the livestream

  In 2017, the Universe spoke in waves and light—ushering in a new era of astronomy. In this lecture, Dr Karelle Siellez weaves together sound, art, and astrophysics to explore the story of gravitational waves and the collisions that create the elements we are made of. Through “multi-messenger” signals like kilonovae and gamma-ray bursts, we’ll uncover how the cosmos communicates its most violent events. Blending scientific insights with creative expression, this journey reveals how listening to the Universe—and protecting its silence—can connect science, nature, and humanity.

  Dr Karelle Siellez is an astrophysicist and lecturer at the University of Tasmania. A specialist in multi-messenger astronomy, she contributed to the first detection of a gamma-ray burst and gravitational waves from the same cosmic event, recognised with the 2017 Breakthrough Prize. She is also an award-winning science communicator who integrates art, sound, and storytelling into her work, making complex astrophysics accessible and inspiring. Karelle has lived and worked in France, the USA, and now Tasmania—where she divides her time between telescopes, classrooms, and the wilderness of sea and forest.

  

  This Inspiring Australia initiative is supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week.

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• Painting the Universe - Dr Karelle Siellez | 2026 Claire Corani Memorial Lecture as part of the Marie Curie Lecture Series - Adelaide (Livestream)

  • When
    24 Aug 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Online Livestream

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  Painting the Universe: A Visual and Musical Exploration of Space-Time

  Dr Karelle Siellez
  University of Tasmania

  Join us online for the Claire Corani Memorial Lecture livestreamed by the South Australian Branch of the Australian Institute of Physics from Adelaide University. This free public lecture is presented by the Australian Institute of Physics's 2026 Women in Physics Lecturer as part of the Marie Curie Lectures.

  The Claire Corani Memorial Prize in Physics will be presented at this event after the public lecture.

  Tickets are free but registration is essential. Livestream begins 6:30pm. Please note the livestream link will be sent via email to registered attendees approximately 1 week before the event. Lecture duration is approximately 1 hour.

  Register to watch the livestream

  Register to attend in person

  In 2017, the Universe spoke in waves and light—ushering in a new era of astronomy. In this lecture, Dr Karelle Siellez weaves together sound, art, and astrophysics to explore the story of gravitational waves and the collisions that create the elements we are made of. Through “multi-messenger” signals like kilonovae and gamma-ray bursts, we’ll uncover how the cosmos communicates its most violent events. Blending scientific insights with creative expression, this journey reveals how listening to the Universe—and protecting its silence—can connect science, nature, and humanity.

  Dr Karelle Siellez is an astrophysicist and lecturer at the University of Tasmania. A specialist in multi-messenger astronomy, she contributed to the first detection of a gamma-ray burst and gravitational waves from the same cosmic event, recognised with the 2017 Breakthrough Prize. She is also an award-winning science communicator who integrates art, sound, and storytelling into her work, making complex astrophysics accessible and inspiring. Karelle has lived and worked in France, the USA, and now Tasmania—where she divides her time between telescopes, classrooms, and the wilderness of sea and forest.

  

  This Inspiring Australia initiative is supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week.

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• Painting the Universe - Dr Karelle Siellez | 2026 Marie Curie Lecture Series - Brisbane (Attend in Person)

  • When
    26 Aug 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Queensland University of Technology, Gardens Point campus, Gibson Room (Level 10, Z-Block)

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  Painting the Universe: A Visual and Musical Exploration of Space-Time

  Dr Karelle Siellez
  University of Tasmania

  Join us at the Queensland University of Technology for this public lecture presented by the Australian Institute of Physics's 2026 Women in Physics Lecturer as part of the Marie Curie Lectures.

  Tickets are FREE but registration is essential. Doors open 6:00 pm. Lecture and livestream begin 6:30pm. Lecture duration is approximately 1 hour. 

  Register to attend in person

  Register to watch the livestream

  In 2017, the Universe spoke in waves and light—ushering in a new era of astronomy. In this lecture, Dr Karelle Siellez weaves together sound, art, and astrophysics to explore the story of gravitational waves and the collisions that create the elements we are made of. Through “multi-messenger” signals like kilonovae and gamma-ray bursts, we’ll uncover how the cosmos communicates its most violent events. Blending scientific insights with creative expression, this journey reveals how listening to the Universe—and protecting its silence—can connect science, nature, and humanity.

  Dr Karelle Siellez is an astrophysicist and lecturer at the University of Tasmania. A specialist in multi-messenger astronomy, she contributed to the first detection of a gamma-ray burst and gravitational waves from the same cosmic event, recognised with the 2017 Breakthrough Prize. She is also an award-winning science communicator who integrates art, sound, and storytelling into her work, making complex astrophysics accessible and inspiring. Karelle has lived and worked in France, the USA, and now Tasmania—where she divides her time between telescopes, classrooms, and the wilderness of sea and forest.

  

  

  This Inspiring Australia initiative is supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week.

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• Painting the Universe - Dr Karelle Siellez | 2026 Marie Curie Lecture Series - Brisbane (Livestream)

  • When
    26 Aug 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Online Livestream

  Register

  

  Painting the Universe: A Visual and Musical Exploration of Space-Time

  Dr Karelle Siellez
  University of Tasmania

  Join us online for this free public lecture livestreamed from the Queensland University of Technology and presented by the Australian Institute of Physics's 2026 Women in Physics Lecturer as part of the Marie Curie Lectures.

  Tickets are FREE but registration is essential. Livestream begins 6:30pm. Please note the livestream link will be sent via email to registered attendees approximately 1 week before the event. Lecture duration is approximately 1 hour.

  Register to watch the livestream 

  Register to attend in person

  In 2017, the Universe spoke in waves and light—ushering in a new era of astronomy. In this lecture, Dr Karelle Siellez weaves together sound, art, and astrophysics to explore the story of gravitational waves and the collisions that create the elements we are made of. Through “multi-messenger” signals like kilonovae and gamma-ray bursts, we’ll uncover how the cosmos communicates its most violent events. Blending scientific insights with creative expression, this journey reveals how listening to the Universe—and protecting its silence—can connect science, nature, and humanity.

  Dr Karelle Siellez is an astrophysicist and lecturer at the University of Tasmania. A specialist in multi-messenger astronomy, she contributed to the first detection of a gamma-ray burst and gravitational waves from the same cosmic event, recognised with the 2017 Breakthrough Prize. She is also an award-winning science communicator who integrates art, sound, and storytelling into her work, making complex astrophysics accessible and inspiring. Karelle has lived and worked in France, the USA, and now Tasmania—where she divides her time between telescopes, classrooms, and the wilderness of sea and forest.

  

  

  This Inspiring Australia initiative is supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week.

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• Girls in Physics Breakfast (QLD) | Brisbane

  • When
    27 Aug 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    Global Change Institute Building, The University of Queensland, St Lucia QLD 4067
  • Spaces left
    91
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  

  The University of Queensland invites female high school students and their teachers to a breakfast hosted by the Queensland Branch of the Australian Institute of Physics. 

  Join women physicists across all levels for an opportunity to chat, network, and learn about careers in physics. We will be joined by members of the Brisbane physics community and hear from the 2026 Women in Physics Lecturer as part of the Marie Curie Lectures. For those unable to attend in person, a livestream will be available.

  Register to attend in person here!

  Livestream registration coming soon

  Painting the Universe: A Visual and Musical Exploration of Space-Time

  Dr Karelle Siellez
  University of Tasmania

  In 2017, the Universe spoke in waves and light—ushering in a new era of astronomy. In this lecture, Dr Karelle Siellez weaves together sound, art, and astrophysics to explore the story of gravitational waves and the collisions that create the elements we are made of. Through “multi-messenger” signals like kilonovae and gamma-ray bursts, we’ll uncover how the cosmos communicates its most violent events. Blending scientific insights with creative expression, this journey reveals how listening to the Universe—and protecting its silence—can connect science, nature, and humanity.

  Dr Karelle Siellez is an astrophysicist and lecturer at the University of Tasmania. A specialist in multi-messenger astronomy, she contributed to the first detection of a gamma-ray burst and gravitational waves from the same cosmic event, recognised with the 2017 Breakthrough Prize. She is also an award-winning science communicator who integrates art, sound, and storytelling into her work, making complex astrophysics accessible and inspiring. Karelle has lived and worked in France, the USA, and now Tasmania—where she divides her time between telescopes, classrooms, and the wilderness of sea and forest.

  

  This Inspiring Australia initiative is supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week.

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• Particle Physics and Cosmology 2026 (PPC 2026)

  • Start
    31 Aug 2026
  • End
    4 Sep 2026
  • Location
    UNSW Sydney

  The XIX International Conference on Interconnections between Particle Physics and Cosmology (PPC2026)/4th Gordon Godfrey Workshop on Astroparticle Physics took place on 31 August - 4 September 2026 at The University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, Australia, hosted by the Sydney Consortium for Particle Physics and Cosmology.  It will bring together a wide range of theorists and experimentalists to discuss current ideas on models of the dark sector of the Universe and to relate them to ongoing and future experiments.

  The meeting will feature invited plenary talks covering topics of recent interest, as well as a number of parallel sessions to provide an opportunity for junior scientists to present their work.

  See https://indico.global/event/15267/ for further details and to register.

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• Australian Conference on Science and Mathematics Education

  • Start
    1 Sep 2026
  • End
    3 Sep 2026
  • Location
    University of New South Wales

  2026 ACSME theme: Innovating Teaching to Equip Impact-Driven Graduates

  How do we redesign curricula, assessments and partnerships so graduates are ready to create measurable benefit? Which teaching innovations cultivate the mindsets, skills and ethical compass needed to turn insight into impact?

  As we move through a period defined by disruption and possibility, we will examine our responsibilities as STEM educators, to our students, our communities and the planet. What evidence shows these approaches work, and for whom? How might we scale what matters, phase out what does not, and build inclusive, authentic learning that connects classrooms with real-world change?

  We look forward to testing ideas, sharing practice and charting pathways that equip graduates to tackle the challenges that matter most at ACSME 2026.

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• ARPS 2026 Annual Conference

  • Start
    20 Sep 2026
  •  
  • End
    24 Sep 2026
  •  
  • Location
    Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre

  
  

  The Australasian Radiation Protection Society warmly invites you to attend the 2026 Annual Conference, taking place from Sunday 20 to Thursday 24 September 2026 at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, in Christchurch, New Zealand.

   

  Since its establishment in 1975, ARPS has evolved into a respected professional association representing more than 250 specialists committed to promoting best practice in the management and safe application of both ionising and non-ionising radiation. Our members contribute across a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, research, industry, and mining.

   

  The 2026 conference theme, “From Rutherford to Tomorrow: Kaitiakitanga in Radiation Protection”, recognises the foundations of our discipline while embracing the responsibilities and opportunities that lie ahead. It highlights stewardship, innovation, and the shared obligation to protect people and the environment as the field continues to advance.

  We invite you to join us in Christchurch for what promises to be an outstanding conference experience. Register early to secure your place and be part of ARPS 2026. Please visit: https://arpsconference.com.au/registration/

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• 2026 Workshop on Fundamental Problems in Subatomic Physics

  • Start
    23 Sep 2026
  •  
  • End
    27 Sep 2026
  •  
  • Location
    Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

  The aim of this workshop is to bring together people working on challenges at the frontier of subatomic physics from a variety of different directions. Over the past 30 years, the CSSM has held more than 40 workshops and conferences, and the cross-fertilisation of ideas in a collegial environment has often led to unexpected advances.

  In this workshop the topics covered will range from lattice QCD to perturbative QCD, from models of the QCD vacuum to QCD phenomenology and experiments, from effective theories to physics beyond the Standard Model, especially the nature of dark matter and its detection. The scope of the conference also includes the interface between QCD, nuclear physics and astrophysics, nuclear structure and reactions, hadron structure and spectroscopy (including DIS, GPDs and TMDs), as well as the application of new tools, such as AI, across these fields.

  While the genesis of the workshop was the celebration of many years of scientific cooperation between Australia and Japan, and especially 25 years since CSSM hosted the first workshop outside of Japan on the physics of what was to become J-PARC, we look forward to a multi-national exchange of ideas which will help to drive our field forward.

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• Painting the Universe - Dr Karelle Siellez | 2026 Marie Curie Lecture Series - Hobart (Attend in Person)

  • When
    1 Oct 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    University of Tasmania, Physics Lecture Theater 1 (LT1), Physics building, Clark Road, Sandy Bay, 7005

  Register

  

  Painting the Universe: A Visual and Musical Exploration of Space-Time

  Dr Karelle Siellez
  University of Tasmania

  Join us at the University of Tasmania for this free public lecture presented by the Australian Institute of Physics's 2026 Women in Physics Lecturer as part of the Marie Curie Lectures.

  Tickets are FREE but registration is essential. Doors open 5:30 pm with refreshments available in the foyer. Lecture and livestream begin 6:00pm. Lecture duration is approximately 1 hour. 

  Register to attend in person

  Register to watch the livestream

  In 2017, the Universe spoke in waves and light—ushering in a new era of astronomy. In this lecture, Dr Karelle Siellez weaves together sound, art, and astrophysics to explore the story of gravitational waves and the collisions that create the elements we are made of. Through “multi-messenger” signals like kilonovae and gamma-ray bursts, we’ll uncover how the cosmos communicates its most violent events. Blending scientific insights with creative expression, this journey reveals how listening to the Universe—and protecting its silence—can connect science, nature, and humanity.

  Dr Karelle Siellez is an astrophysicist and lecturer at the University of Tasmania. A specialist in multi-messenger astronomy, she contributed to the first detection of a gamma-ray burst and gravitational waves from the same cosmic event, recognised with the 2017 Breakthrough Prize. She is also an award-winning science communicator who integrates art, sound, and storytelling into her work, making complex astrophysics accessible and inspiring. Karelle has lived and worked in France, the USA, and now Tasmania—where she divides her time between telescopes, classrooms, and the wilderness of sea and forest.

  

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• Painting the Universe - Dr Karelle Siellez | 2026 Marie Curie Lecture Series - Hobart (Livestream)

  • When
    1 Oct 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Online Livestream

  Register

  

  Painting the Universe: A Visual and Musical Exploration of Space-Time

  Dr Karelle Siellez
  University of Tasmania

  Join us at the University of Tasmania for this free public lecture presented by the Australian Institute of Physics's 2026 Women in Physics Lecturer as part of the Marie Curie Lectures.

  Tickets are FREE but registration is essential. Livestream begin 6:00pm. Please note the livestream link will be sent via email to registered attendees approximately 1 week before the event. Lecture duration is approximately 1 hour. 

  Register to watch the livestream

  Register to attend in person

  In 2017, the Universe spoke in waves and light—ushering in a new era of astronomy. In this lecture, Dr Karelle Siellez weaves together sound, art, and astrophysics to explore the story of gravitational waves and the collisions that create the elements we are made of. Through “multi-messenger” signals like kilonovae and gamma-ray bursts, we’ll uncover how the cosmos communicates its most violent events. Blending scientific insights with creative expression, this journey reveals how listening to the Universe—and protecting its silence—can connect science, nature, and humanity.

  Dr Karelle Siellez is an astrophysicist and lecturer at the University of Tasmania. A specialist in multi-messenger astronomy, she contributed to the first detection of a gamma-ray burst and gravitational waves from the same cosmic event, recognised with the 2017 Breakthrough Prize. She is also an award-winning science communicator who integrates art, sound, and storytelling into her work, making complex astrophysics accessible and inspiring. Karelle has lived and worked in France, the USA, and now Tasmania—where she divides her time between telescopes, classrooms, and the wilderness of sea and forest.

  

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• 21st Patras Workshop on Axions, WIMPs and WISPs

  • Start
    9 Nov 2026
  • End
    13 Nov 2026
  • Location
    The University of Western Australia, Crawley campus

  From the Standard Model of particle physics to concordance cosmology, many of the most compelling ideas about how the universe works now point toward a rich and elusive dark sector. The 21st Patras Workshop on Axions, WIMPs and WISPs, hosted by The University of Western Australia at its Crawley campus on the banks of the Swan River in Perth, will be held from 9–13 November 2026, and will gather leading experts and emerging researchers to probe this frontier.

  Workshop website

  Continuing a distinguished series that began at CERN in 2005, the workshop will focus on innovative theoretical developments, laboratory and astrophysical searches for dark matter and dark energy, and state-of-the-art efforts to uncover new weakly interacting particles and constrain their properties. This edition will highlight the growing Australian and Asia–Pacific contributions to dark sector physics, drawing on UWA’s strong ecosystem in precision measurement, quantum technologies and astroparticle physics.

  The workshop will delve into the physics of axions, WIMPs and WISPs in all their facets: direct and indirect detection strategies, novel detector concepts and readout schemes, astrophysical and cosmological probes, and the latest theoretical frameworks that knit these approaches together. By bringing together diverse communities, from quantum sensing and precision metrology to gravitational waves, cosmology and particle theory, the Patras Workshop in Perth aims to spark new ideas, forge fresh collaborations and accelerate progress toward unveiling the dark sector.

  Information on previous workshops can be found here.

  
  

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• KOALA 2026 – The 17th Conference on Optics, Atoms, and Laser Applications

  • Start
    30 Nov 2026
  • End
    4 Dec 2026
  • Location
    University of Sydney

  

  KOALA is a unique, non-profit, “for students, by students” event. The conference began in 2008 to give undergraduates and Higher Degree Research students in optics, photonics, quantum, and laser applications a platform to present research and network with peers and industry leaders. With around 100 attendees in recent years, KOALA is now the leading student conference in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. 

  KOALA 2026 will feature:

  • Plenary talks from industry and academic leaders
  • 40+ student talks and 50 poster presentations
  • An industry engagement night
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and careers panels

  To make the conference as accessible as possible, for those that attend and present at KOALA the conference registration is an all-inclusive fee, covering all programmed conference activities, as well as accommodation with a light breakfast.

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• AIP Congress 2026

  • Start
    7 Dec 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    11 Dec 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Belinda Hutchinson Building, University of Sydney, NSW
  • Spaces left
    1477
  • Registered
    17 registrants

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  The Australian Institute of Physics Congress

  7 - 11 December 2026, University of Sydney

  Register Here

  AIP & ANZOS Congress

  The Australian Institute of Physics (AIP) and The Australian and New Zealand Optical Society (ANZOS) are co-hosting, AIP Congress 2026, is the premier gathering of physicists from across Australia, New Zealnd and around the world. This event will bring together researchers, educators, and industry professionals to share the latest advances in physics, foster collaborations, and inspire the next generation of scientists.

  The program features keynote presentations, focus sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities, highlighting cutting-edge research and innovation across all fields of physics.

  
  

  Congress website

  Plenary Speakers

  Go to our website to view all speakers

  Members of the AIP and our cognate and reciprocal societies receive discounted registration rates. If you are a member of a cognate or reciprocal society, but not a member of the AIP, please register your cognate/reciprocal membership here to enable access to the discounted rates.

  Important Dates

  24 April	Abstract submissions opens
  24 April	Call for focused sessions
  May 2026	Registration opens
  03 July	Abstract and Focus Sessions submission closes
  10 July	Focus sessions outcomes announced
  14 August	Abstract reviews outcomes announced
  28 August	Early bird registrations closes
  20 November	Registrations close

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Cancellation Fee and Refund Policy

  For delegate registrations:

  • Up to  6^th November 2026: Full refund minus $50 administration fee.
  • From  7^th November 2026: 50% of payment refunded.
  • From 23^rd November 2026: no refund.

  For accompanying person registrations:

  • Up to 22^nd November 2026: Full refund minus $50 administration fee.
  • From 23^rd November 2026: no refund.

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• Wagga 2027 at AMN12 in Auckland, NZ

  • Start
    8 Feb 2027
  • End
    12 Feb 2027
  • Location
    Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, New Zealand

  

  The Annual Condensed Matter and Materials Conference, hosted by the CMM group of the Australian Institute of Physics is traditionally held in Wagga Wagga.

  However, the 49th Wagga conference in February 2027 will be co-located with the 12th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology (AMN12) in Auckland. Dedicated condensed matter sessions will be included in the wider nanotechnology and materials programme. Wagga2027 attendees are invited to enjoy the entire AMN12 conference.

  The conference will showcase research across areas such as condensed matter physics, superconductivity, magnetism, photonics, and advanced electronic materials. Financial AIP members receive a discount on registration.

  In addition to its technical programme, Wagga conferences are well known for their strong community culture. This includes the traditional trivia night, a focus on equity, and ensuring a diverse group of speakers. 

  Up to 10 awards are available for student/ECR attendees based in Australia to attend, with applications accepted when submitting an abstract.

  Abstract submission closes 23 August 2026.
  See: https://iconevents.eventsair.com/amn12/wagga2027

  Please spread the word and we hope to see you in Auckland in February.
  
  Best wishes,
  Karen Livesey and Simon Granville
  Wagga2027 chairs

  
  

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