ANU Research School of Physics

16/09/2026

"One of my favourite things about this project was that I could spend lots of time at both ends of the theoretical-applied spectrum, dipping my toes into both abstract quantum field theory and experimental work." - James Monro

James won the Australian Institute of Physics' Thomas H Laby medal for best honours thesis for his project "Searching for Axion-Like Particles with Perturbed Alkali-Noble Comagnetometers".

Congratulations!

https://physics.anu.edu.au/news_events/?NewsID=435

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07/09/2026

Congratulations to Dr Sophie (Jie) Zhao, who will tour Australia in 2027 as the Australian Institute of Physics Women in Physics Medallist, sharing her research on quantum technologies enabled by correlated light.

The tour includes the Marie Curie Public Lectures, as well as research colloquia and school visits.

Dr Zhao is a research fellow in the Department of Quantum Sciences and Technology, a chief investigator at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computing Performance and Integration (QPI), and a former Program Manager at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computing and Communication Technology (CQC2T).

https://physics.anu.edu.au/news_events/?NewsID=433

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04/09/2026

Congratulations to Emeritus Professor Rod Boswell, from the Department of Nuclear Physics and Accelerator Applications.
honoured for his invention of the helicon plasma source and more than five decades of innovation, winning the 2026 University of Michigan Prize for Excellence in Plasma Science and Engineering.

The citation recognises him "for inventing high-density helicon plasmas and demonstrating innovation and leadership in related industrial applications such as plasma etching and deposition, focused ion beam sources and plasma thrusters."

https://physics.anu.edu.au/news_events/?NewsID=434

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09/08/2026

07/08/2026

We're hosting a Science Movie Festival, which celebrates international scientific cooperation through film and discussion.

Three nights 18 - 20 August, covering Space, Neurosciences and AI, featuring panel discussions by experts.

Brought to us by the Embassies of France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland and Italy, the Delegation of the European Union to Australia, and the Australian National University, as part of National Science Week in Canberra.

https://www.lyyti.fi/reg/Science_Movie_Festival_2026_2147

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The registration form is available below

05/08/2026

How sophisticated 3D imaging is drastically improving surgery for hernias.

Dr Philipp Loesel from Materials Physics worked with surgeons from Heidelberg University Hospital to dynamically image the bulge of hernias, resulting in a near perfect record of successful surgery!

For operations with a price tag over a billion dollars, that's big!

https://physics.anu.edu.au/news_events/?NewsID=428

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05/08/2026

Congratulations to Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC on being awarded an Honorary Fellowship, the Australian Institute of Physics' highest honour.

Professor Jagadish is one of Australia's most distinguished physicists. His pioneering research in semiconductor physics, optoelectronics and nanotechnology has transformed electronic and photonic technologies, while his outstanding leadership and service have strengthened Australia's global reputation in physics and inspired generations of researchers.

Professor Jagadish will formally receive the honour at AIP Congress 2026 in December, joining the distinguished group of AIP Honorary Fellows: Professor David Booth, Professor Robert Delbourgo, Dr Cathy Foley AO PSM, Professor Bruce McKellar AC, Professor Tanya Monro AC, Professor Brian Schmidt AC, Professor Michelle Simmons AO and Professor Anthony Thomas AC FAA.

Read more: https://aip.org.au/News/13660952

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24/07/2026

Professor Sean Hodgman explains quantum entanglement on Neil deGrasse Tyson podcast star talk.

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