Michael Schmidt
@micha-a-schmidt.bsky.social
Theoretical physicist at the University of New South Wales
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The AIP is calling for applications for the role of Honorary Secretary to help guide the Institute’s strategic direction at a national level. This is a chance to contribute leadership, governance and vision to Australia’s peak body for physics. Nominations close 13 Feb. aip.org.au/News/13563644
February 3, 2026 at 5:55 AM
The AIP is calling for applications for the role of Honorary Secretary to help guide the Institute’s strategic direction at a national level. This is a chance to contribute leadership, governance and vision to Australia’s peak body for physics. Nominations close 13 Feb. aip.org.au/News/13563644
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Two leaders of Australia’s physics community recognised in the Australia Day Honours: AIP Honorary Fellow Michelle Simmons for quantum physics, atomic-scale engineering, innovation and STEM education; and Phil Bland for planetary science, meteorites, education and the Desert Fireball Network.
January 27, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Two leaders of Australia’s physics community recognised in the Australia Day Honours: AIP Honorary Fellow Michelle Simmons for quantum physics, atomic-scale engineering, innovation and STEM education; and Phil Bland for planetary science, meteorites, education and the Desert Fireball Network.
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We are excited that the NUPP summer school started today with 50+ PhD students. A shout out to all lecturers and our sponsors who made it possible: UNSW Nuclear Innovation Centre, UNSW School of Physics, ANU, Monash, Heavy Ion Accelerators, ARC Dark Matter Centre, Radiation Saunders and AINSE.
January 19, 2026 at 1:18 AM
We are excited that the NUPP summer school started today with 50+ PhD students. A shout out to all lecturers and our sponsors who made it possible: UNSW Nuclear Innovation Centre, UNSW School of Physics, ANU, Monash, Heavy Ion Accelerators, ARC Dark Matter Centre, Radiation Saunders and AINSE.
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We’re thrilled to have the UNSW Nuclear Innovation Centre as platinum sponsor! Thanks to their support, the NUPP School is back after 15 years. Next week, 50+ PhD students in nuclear and particle physics will meet to learn, connect, and build professional connections.
www.unsw.edu.au/research/nuc...
www.unsw.edu.au/research/nuc...
UNSW Nuclear Innovation Centre | UNSW Sydney
UNSW Nuclear Innovation Centre propels Australia's cross-disciplinary nuclear science pursuits in medicine, materials, waste, space, and mining.
www.unsw.edu.au
January 14, 2026 at 11:24 AM
We’re thrilled to have the UNSW Nuclear Innovation Centre as platinum sponsor! Thanks to their support, the NUPP School is back after 15 years. Next week, 50+ PhD students in nuclear and particle physics will meet to learn, connect, and build professional connections.
www.unsw.edu.au/research/nuc...
www.unsw.edu.au/research/nuc...
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Private donors pledge 860 million euros for CERN’s Future Circular Collider
A consortium of private donors (individuals and philanthropic foundations) have agreed to support the proposed Future Circular Collider at CERN
Find out more: home.cern/news/press-r...
A consortium of private donors (individuals and philanthropic foundations) have agreed to support the proposed Future Circular Collider at CERN
Find out more: home.cern/news/press-r...
December 18, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Private donors pledge 860 million euros for CERN’s Future Circular Collider
A consortium of private donors (individuals and philanthropic foundations) have agreed to support the proposed Future Circular Collider at CERN
Find out more: home.cern/news/press-r...
A consortium of private donors (individuals and philanthropic foundations) have agreed to support the proposed Future Circular Collider at CERN
Find out more: home.cern/news/press-r...
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He’s not wrong, the former Science Minister*
*In the same Party as the current one!
(From Guardian Australia “live”)
*In the same Party as the current one!
(From Guardian Australia “live”)
November 19, 2025 at 6:48 AM
He’s not wrong, the former Science Minister*
*In the same Party as the current one!
(From Guardian Australia “live”)
*In the same Party as the current one!
(From Guardian Australia “live”)
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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...
Next stops: Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane! Get tickets at: bit.ly/MarieCurieLe...
August 8, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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...
Next stops: Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane! Get tickets at: bit.ly/MarieCurieLe...
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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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August 12, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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.
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The Australian Institute of Physics is looking for an event manager. aip.org.au/News/13521249
The Australian Institute of Physics - The Australian Institute of Physics is looking for an Event Manager
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July 16, 2025 at 10:09 AM
The Australian Institute of Physics is looking for an event manager. aip.org.au/News/13521249
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I mean, it’s *their* data and, you know, it’s not as if the rapid decline hasn’t been noticed & pointed out etc.👇
bsky.app/profile/arc-...
bsky.app/profile/arc-...
Hi Minister Jason Clare 👋
We fund fewer than half as many basic, blue-sky, ARC discovery projects than in 2010.
The collapse has continued in the last 2 years.
Please, increase ARC funding for discovery research like all the reviews recommend.
Data▶️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
We fund fewer than half as many basic, blue-sky, ARC discovery projects than in 2010.
The collapse has continued in the last 2 years.
Please, increase ARC funding for discovery research like all the reviews recommend.
Data▶️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
November 12, 2024 at 11:47 PM
I mean, it’s *their* data and, you know, it’s not as if the rapid decline hasn’t been noticed & pointed out etc.👇
bsky.app/profile/arc-...
bsky.app/profile/arc-...