Dear {Contact_First_Name},
The year is off to a flying start with the first 2025 Australian Physics magazine out, nominations for a number of awards open, Quantum Year events flowing through, the next Wagga Condensed Matter conference being augmented with AC2MP, and the exciting news that Prof Donna Strickland will be touring Australia for the AIP in July. Prof Strickland’s tour is still coming together. We will announce talk dates and locations soon.
I encourage all AIP members to submit a response to the ARC Review of National Competitive Grants Program. Submissions close 13 April. Or email the AIP your thoughts for inclusion in our submission: aip@aip.org.au.
Finally, for our student members, please consider one of our student travel grants to help you attend a conference. This year’s AIP Summer Meeting will have practical sessions and workshops to help you build your careers, making it an excellent choice to spend your grant on!
Until next time,
Stu Midgley
President, Australian Institute of Physics
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Australian Physics magazine: The first edition of 2025
“Ocean temperatures and stored heat are rising at an accelerating rate, which cannot be explained by current climate models. However, quantum-thermal physics provides a mechanism to explain this acceleration. This mechanism predicts that the total stored heat and near surface temperatures will cease rising at ever faster rates only once the greenhouse gas content of the atmosphere stabilises.”
This is an excerpt of an article by Emeritus Professor Geoff Smith in the next edition of Australian Physics, on its way to Member’s mailboxes next week.
There is another excerpt about the state of Australia’s condensed matter research here.
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Schools exploring quantum physics this National Science Week
The school theme for National Science Week in August 2025 is ‘Decoding the Universe – Exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language’.
Students and teachers are invited to delve into the mysteries of the Universe by exploring the fundamental languages of nature.
Aligned with Quantum Year and the 2025 International Mathematical Olympiad, which is being hosted in Australia, the theme serves as a bridge between basic science education and the exploration of specialised topics.
Read more about resources and ideas for National Science Week here.
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Wagga condensed matter conference joined by Asia-Pacific delegation
The Australian-New Zealand Annual Condensed Matter and Materials Conference, colloquially known as “Wagga”, has been held almost annually at the Charles Sturt University Conference Centre, Wagga Wagga, NSW, since 1977.
In February 2026, Wagga will join with the AAPPS Condensed Matter conference, attracting an international delegation from the Asia Pacific region. Catch up and hear recent advances in condensed matter research from around Australia, New Zealand, and other parts of the Asia-Pacific region.
Read more.
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AIP student travel grants
Are you planning on attending the AIP Summer Meeting this year?
Higher degree students who have been financial members of the AIP for at least six months are eligible to apply for AIP student travel grants of up to $500.
Applicants must be presenting a paper (oral or poster) at a national or international level physics meeting in Australia or New Zealand, or an international physics meeting held outside Australasia. More info.
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News and opportunities
The Walter Boas Medal nominations deadline has been
extended to 15 April. Read more and
nominate.
The 2026 Australian Academy of Sciences awards are now
open, including the Pawsey
Medal recognising outstanding physics research. Nominate by 1 May.
The AIP NSW Branch’s Community Outreach to Physics
award ($1,000) is now open. Nominations close 4 Jul. Nominate here.
The AIP Summer Meeting 2025 abstract portal is now
open. Be a part of the AIP’s national physics conference. Submissions close 15
August. Submit your abstract here.
A survey for academics working in physics education research
or supervising students: Help identify the educational needs and challenges of
discipline-based education research students and guide the development of
tailored resources to support them. Complete
the survey.
The Einstein-First Project is offering PhD, EdD, and
Masters by Research positions to study the impact of teacher upskilling in
Einsteinian Science on student learning, STEM subject choices, and career
pathways. Apply
here.
The Australian Physics magazine is seeking a
new editorial team member. Send expressions of interest to editors@aip.org.au. Contribute a technical
article to the magazine by emailing editors@aip.org.au.
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Physics in the news
You’ve heard of the Big Bang. Now astronomers have
discovered the Big Wheel – here’s why it’s significant (The
Conversation)
A breakthrough in all-organic proton batteries for safer,
sustainable energy storage (ANSTO)
CSIRO sent questions from Trump administration asking if it
is taking ‘appropriate measures’ against gender ideology (The
Guardian)
Radioactive anomaly appears in the deep ocean (physics
world)
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Physics World Careers is an annual guide aimed at helping
those with a physics background make informed decisions about their career
path. Download a copy of Physics World / APS Careers
2025.
If you have a physics-related job or
PhD opportunity, let us know and we can provide a free link. For a small fee,
we can advertise your job as a feature with more details and a picture. Email Michael Schmidt for more information.
Need help? Contact aip@aip.org.au.
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