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The new joint ASA/AIP Group for Astroparticle Physics (GAP) has recently been formed.<br>
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<p>Closing the ‘gap’ between astronomy and particle physics, a key aim of the GAP is to bring together these two communities to advance the field of astroparticle physics.
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<p>Further information about the GAP can be found on the ASA's skeleton website for the GAP here</p>
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<div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/-CwMC4QOPEiB3Bm61iOweCk?domain=asa.astronomy.org.au" id="LPlnk">https://asa.astronomy.org.au/about-2/chapters</a> and follow the 'GAP' tab</div>
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<div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">There, you can also find a link to the GAP charter which provides some background to the GAP, and its Steering Committee positions.
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<div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">A similar website for the GAP is also available on the AIP Groups page
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<div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/TSlLC5QPXJiZ4ZxRGhO-H8-?domain=aip.org.au" id="LPlnk">https://www.aip.org.au/THE-GROUP-FOR-ASTROPARTICLE-PHYSICS-(GAP)</a><br>
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<p>This is an advance notice that the GAP formation committee will soon initiate (within the next few weeks) the nominations and elections for the inaugural GAP Steering Committee via the GAP email list:</p>
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<p><a href="mailto:ozastroparticle.physics@list.adelaide.edu.au">ozastroparticle.physics@list.adelaide.edu.au</a></p>
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<p><span style="color: rgb(237, 92, 87);"><b>To be informed of the nomination process and stay in touch with GAP matters, please
</b></span><span style="color: rgb(237, 92, 87);"><b>join this list by signing up here:</b></span></p>
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<p><a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/Ew6FC6XQ4Lfr8r1MKFmGxf8?domain=list.adelaide.edu.au">https://list.adelaide.edu.au/mailman/listinfo/ozastroparticle.physics</a></p>
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<p>Please feel free to send any questions regarding the process my way - gavin.rowell@adelaide.edu.au<br>
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<p>all the best</p>
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<p>Gavin.. <br>
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<p>[on behalf of the GAP formation committee; Hayley Bignall, Marc Duldig, Clancy James, Gavin Rowell (chair), Yvonne Wong]</p>
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Gavin Rowell ph +61883138374<br>
High Energy Astrophysics Group fax +61883134380<br>
School of Physical Sciences gavin.rowell@adelaide.edu.au<br>
University of Adelaide 5005, AUSTRALIA <br>
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