[ASA] Inaugural Australia-China Workshop on Astrophysics, Perth, Australia from 5-7 April 2016

[Kylie Williams]

Dear Colleagues
Registrations are now open for Inaugural Australia-China Workshop on Astrophysics<http://www.physics.usyd.edu.au/sifa/caastro/register/index.php?action=register&workshopId=97> being held in Perth, Australia from 5-7 April.  The workshop will be a chance to develop the ACAMAR partnership and build stronger ties with our Chinese partners.  Topics will radio astronomy, SKA, Antarctic astronomy, big data challenges, astrophysics and instrumentation, and furthering Australia-China collaboration.  This event is supported by the Astronomy Australia Limited; the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science; the National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Science; and CAASTRO.
The Workshop details are as follows:

*         Title: Inaugural Australia-China Workshop on Astrophysics

*         Website and registration: http://www.caastro.org/event/2016-acamar

*         Registration Fee: Free for nominated Chinese delegates; $200 for Australian delegates (a link for payment will be sent to registered delegates)

*         Dates: 5-7 April 2016

*         Location: Rendezvous Hotel<https://www.tfehotels.com/brands/rendezvous-hotels/rendezvous-hotel-perth-scarborough>, Perth, Australia

*         Abstract deadline for contributed talks and posters: February 29
Scientific Organising Committee

  *   Michael Burton (UNSW)
  *   Di Li (NAOC)
  *   Bo Peng (NAOC)
  *   Elaine Sadler (Sydney)
  *   Brian Schmidt (ANU, co-chair)
  *   Zhiqiang Shen (SHAO)
  *   Lister Staveley-Smith (ICRAR)
  *   Lifan Wang (PMO, co-chair)
  *   Jing Wang (CASS)
  *   Ji Yang (PMO)
Local Organising Committee

  *   Angela Dunleavy
  *   Debra Gooley
  *   Kate Gunn (chair)
  *   Clare Peter
  *   Kylie Williams
Following the ACAMAR workshop, CAASTRO and ICRAR will be running a one-day "OzSKA" event on Friday April 8, 2016 at the same venue. The purpose of this meeting is to bring the local community up to date on SKA matters including project membership, key upcoming dates and progress on operations.  This workshop may also be of interest to those attending the ACAMAR workshop and will also be held at the Rendezvous Hotel.  To find out more about the OzSKA meeting and register your participation to attend please visit: http://www.caastro.org/event/2016-ozska

ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is available at the Rendezvous Hotel at a special discount rate to delegates.  The conference rate for rooms is AUD$215/night room only. We encourage participants to take advantage of this rate and book their accommodation promptly. To make an accommodation reservation: ACCOMMODATION BOOKING LINK<https://gc.synxis.com/rez.aspx?hotel=62275&Chain=14687&locale=en-US&promo=ACAMR&arrive=04/07/2016> (or see the attachment to this email) and quote the following code ACAMR.
ACAMAR DRAFT Program



DAY 1

DAY 2

DAY 3

Session 1

Antarctic Astronomy and Dome A: Plenary Session

*         Review talk

*         Contributed talks

Big Data Challenges: Plenary Session

*         Review talk

*         Contributed talks

Radio Astronomy and SKA: Plenary Session

*         Review talk

*         Contributed talks

Break







Session 2

Astrophysics and Instrumentation: Plenary Session

*         Invited talks

*         Contributed talks


Australia-China collaboration: Plenary Session

*         Contributed talks

*         Panel discussion


Astrophysics and Instrumentation: Plenary Session

*         Invited talks

*         Contributed talks
Workshop wrap-up

LUNCH







Session 3

Breakout

Breakout

Breakout

Breakout

Social activity

Break





Session 4

Breakout

Breakout

ACAMAR

Breakout

Evening

Reception

Workshop Dinner




If you have any questions or for more information please contact Kate Gunn (kate.gunn at sydney.edu.au<mailto:kate.gunn at sydney.edu.au>).  If you require an invitation letter for your visa application please contact Kylie Williams (k.williams at sydney.edu.au<mailto:k.williams at sydney.edu.au>).


KYLIE WILLIAMS | Events and Communications
CAASTRO | School of Physics | Faculty of Science |
ARC Centre of Excellence for All-sky Astrophysics

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