From john.lattanzio at monash.edu  Mon Sep 13 09:46:48 2021
From: john.lattanzio at monash.edu (John Lattanzio)
Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2021 09:46:48 +1000
Subject: [ASA] Fwd: STA Member Update | 10 September 2021
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Dear colleagues
   here is the latest news from Science and Technology Australia (STA). The
ASA Is a member organisation of STA.

   Note that there is a call for membership of the Executive. Please
contact me if you are interested in this role.

   Please ignore the member survey - the ASA is already working on this.

   But please do complete the Women in STEMM survey.

   Stay safe everyone

   John Lattanzio

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From: Misha Schubert <ceo at sta.org.au>
Date: Fri, 10 Sept 2021 at 13:11
Subject: STA Member Update | 10 September 2021
To: john.lattanzio at monash.edu <john.lattanzio at monash.edu>




*The STA Member Update is sent to the leadership of member organisations.
You can forward to your executive and membership.*

Dear John,

One of STA?s greatest strengths is the breadth and diversity of our
membership. While other policy and advocacy organisations represent
segments of this sector, the STA community?s unique role and reach enables
us to bring together a combined STEM sector view. This breadth and our role
as the key connector for the STEM sector has been powerfully in evidence in
recent months.

One of the issues of greatest concern across the sector is the continuing
toll of this pandemic on jobs and job security. Next month, Science &
Technology Australia and Professional Scientists Australia will release the
2021 results from our annual workplace survey of scientists? working
conditions. In member catch-ups, we?ve heard further examples of closures
and cuts in STEM departments and disciplines. We are gathering these
examples to highlight these issues further as part of our advocacy around
the release of the survey. Please get in touch <ceo at sta.org.au> if you have
further examples you can share - especially if they could be referenced in
our media pitching for the survey release.

We?re also supporting and coordinating with member organisations providing
input to the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure roadmap
process. And we continue to engage over the Australian Research Council
policies on pre-print citations. Yesterday the Audit Office also released
its report on the Medical Research Future Fund
<https://www.anao.gov.au/work/performance-audit/department-health->. We
were pleased to see the Department of Health agreed to implement all of the
report?s recommendations. STA?s submission on further steps to improve MRFF
transparency
<https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/tIiwCQnMBZfkYGp5yuxzyDp?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au>
are here - we will continue to advocate for them.

The diversity and breadth of our membership is also crucial in STA?s
governance. Nominations have opened for election for three roles on our
Board - covering Aquatic Sciences, Medical and Cognitive Sciences, and
General Sciences. Nominations also open today for Executive Committee
roles. We strongly encourage candidates from a wide diversity of
demographics and disciplines to nominate. In particular, noting our
commitments under our Reconciliation Action Plan, we especially encourage
nominations from First Nations people in STEM. Here?s how to nominate.
<https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/oz0NCROND2uvx91AzcNj4tF?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au>

A final call for you to send superb candidates our way for STA?s
influential Director of Policy and Engagement
<https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/_rUlCVARKgCxYr6DRiyHJFN?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au>.
Applications close on Monday at 10am AEST - so please encourage any truly
outstanding people in your networks to apply.
Until next time,

Misha Schubert
CEO, Science & Technology Australia


*SAVE THE DATE: STA PRESIDENT & CEO FORUM*

As the nation heads into an election year, STA invites the leadership of
our member organisations to join us at our annual STA President and CEO
Forum. We will discuss shared policy advocacy priorities for the STA
community, and the approach to the next year of policy engagement. We will
also seek the input of our member leadership as we consider the next stage
of STA?s growth and development as an organisation, and a process to review
our legal structure and governing documents. Join us via Zoom on Monday 11
October from 1-3pm AEDT. Registration is essential
<https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/LBveCWLVXkU5V7KAWunCxcL?domain=sta.eventsair.com>.

*2021 ANNUAL MEMBER SURVEY*

Our annual membership survey is used to collect ways to improve STA's
activities, programs and the advocacy support we provide. We endeavour to
ensure our programs and initiatives are effectively supporting your
organisation goals, while also supporting your members, staff, and
stakeholders. Please do the survey if you can ? it will only take around 10
minutes, and will provide enormously valuable input for STA. Complete the
survey now. <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/1TqOCXLW2mUXWvRxzhmyrJm?domain=surveymonkey.com>

*WOMEN IN STEMM SURVEY*

STA member Women in STEMM Australia invites you to be a part of its
#womeninSTEMM survey. In collaboration with MindTribes and students at The
University of Melbourne, this survey aims to understand the demographic and
needs of Women in STEMM members and help design its future activities. This
survey will take approximately seven minutes and closes on 15 September,
2021. Complete the survey here: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/RAlhCYW8NocLwRqz4CZYHd-?domain=mindtribes.typeform.com

*NEW RESOURCES FOR MEMBERS*

The STA Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee has added to our policy
templates available for STA member organisations. The new templates include
an event code of conduct and a harassment policy. You can use these
templates as a guide to create policies for your society or organisation.
The new templates and other diversity and inclusion resources are available
on the members? portal
<https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/_XlKCZY1Nqi50ZL3puXrKhD?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au>.

*NEW REPORTS AND POLICY CHANGES OF INTEREST TO STA MEMBERS*

   - The National Audit into the Medical Research Future Fund
   <https://www.anao.gov.au/work/performance-audit/department-health-management-financial-assistance-under-the-medical-research-future-fund>
   has been released, all recommendations have been accepted by the Department
   of Health.
   - The Grattan Institute has released a report on the importance of men
   taking parental leave
   <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/dygeC1WLPxcMlyo79cOuzd0?domain=apo.org.au>
   .
   - RMIT has released a report on promoting digital inclusion
   <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/LgGpC2xMQzipgqXN9HLOP9W?domain=apo.org.au>
   for older Australians.
   - The Institute for Government (UK) has released a report on including
   citizens in climate change
   <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/lrimC3QNPBipO1l5EHp7cFy?domain=apo.org.au>
   policy-making.
   - The Productivity Commission
   <https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/water-reform-2020/report> has
   released its 2020 water national water reform report.
   - The Centre for Applied Macroeconomic Analysis
   <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/uQCzC4QOPEiBqNOpvu5-SDX?domain=cama.crawford.anu.edu.au>
   has a working paper out on growth-friendly policies to achieve net-zero.
   - The Mitchell Institute at Victoria University has released a
paper on higher
   education funding
   <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/q10NC5QPXJiZ2m7VDcVY-d9?domain=vu.edu.au>
   .
   - Infrastructure Australia
   <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/uUMPC6XQ4Lfrq2vnBfQpn25?domain=apo.org.au>
   has released its 2021 infrastructure plan.

*Opportunities for submissions:*

   - The Australian National Audit Office is auditing the management of
   threatened species and ecological communities
   <https://www.anao.gov.au/work/performance-audit/management-threatened-species-and-ecological-communities-under-the-epbc-act>
   - due 31 October.
   - The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences is conducting a
   project to improve healthcare for Australians by better enabling
   research to be conducted within the health system
   <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/SqTqC71R2NTAw5KOJs1EAPj?domain=aahms.org>. You can
   contribute through the online survey
   <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/TyggC81V0PT6EV07KIlX0Xx?domain=aahms.org> or by making a submission.

Further information: Peter Derbyshire, STA Policy Manager -
peter.derbyshire at sta.org.au

*STA MEMBER EVENTS OF INTEREST*

   - The Australian Science Innovations Curious Minds
   <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/HPXyC91WPRTkDyX5puVwJuo?domain=asi.edu.au> program needs Curious
   Minds STEM Coache
   <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/nuH_C0YKPviGpO5RLc8aCb-?domain=asi.edu.au>s
   to help empower girls to excel in STEM. Register for an information
   session <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/iN1-CgZ0N1iADXRL7s56_si?domain=bit.ly> on Thursday 23 September.
   - The Australian Psychological Society
   <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/4BcSCjZ1N7inVLX7vtqdhrR?domain=psychology.org.au> presents a webinar on
   23 September on a foundational framework for preparation in trauma focused
   therapy.
   - Register now for the 11th National AeRO Forum Identifying the gaps -
   Digital Research Infrastructure
   <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/wZHeCk81N9tOPVjMpsjUzos?domain=eventbrite.com.au>on
   Tuesday 14 September.
   - The Australian Society of Plant Scientists
   <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/1iWDClx1Nji2jJ8BvtECsqu?domain=asps.org.au>hybrid conference is on 25 November.
   Abstracts due by 22 October.
   - The AMSI
   <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/kNFECmO5gluj9w3mrsWdKRh?domain=twitter.com>
   BioInfoSummer2021 <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/niPUCnx1jni7k02JYcLUBMQ?domain=bis.amsi.org.au> hybrid conference will be
   held 29 Nov - 2 Dec with event hubs around the country.
   - The HBPRCA Annual Scientific Meeting
   <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/S7rlCoV1kpfrQNR70fvYvSK?domain=hbprca.com.au>will run from 8-10 December.
   Abstracts must be submitted by 1 October.
   - Join a community of impact-focused researchers at
   <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/8i4QCp81lrtn7rWjBtQ-B4z?domain=aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com>Cruxes
   Innovation <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/ZT30Cq71mwf8VA3pohP3CPk?domain=cruxesinnovation.com>?s Impact Pathfinders event
   <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/ZreaCr81nyt8WKY5GhvgNhi?domain=cruxesinnovation.com>. Cruxes are
   offering free tickets to this event to the first 10 STA members who sign
   up to attend the event. Please click here to sign up to the event
   <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/ZreaCr81nyt8WKY5GhvgNhi?domain=cruxesinnovation.com>, and use discount
   code HISTA to get your free tickets.

To add a conference or event: contact STA Events & Membership Manager Lucy
Guest ? lucy.guest at sta.org.au

*GRANTS, FUNDING AND OPPORTUNITIES*

   - ANSTO FutureNow and FutureNow Plus Scholarships
   <https://www.ansto.gov.au/work-us/innovation/futurenow-scholarships?mc_cid=e4d2be4a11&mc_eid=a207c5b0be>
   ? open to graduates or early career researchers working on industry-focused
   research projects that support developments in health, defence, aerospace
   engineering and nuclear technologies.
   - Entrepreneurs' Programme - Accelerating Commercialisation
   <https://www.grants.gov.au/Go/Show?GoUuid=b9f07dbc-ea6f-300b-212b-f3a5c324886a>
   ? Ongoing.
   - The Volvo Environment Prize
   <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/zFPjCvl1rKi7Rm5D3cKfEUZ?domain=environment-prize.com> is open
   for nominations for the 2022 Laureate. The prize covers all fields of
   environmental and sustainability studies and initiatives.
   - Women & Leadership Australia <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/W-gSCwV1vMfG2MmDWc7lhCQ?domain=wla.edu.au>are
   offering partial scholarships to women in STEM areas wanting to undertake
   leadership training.
   - The ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science
   <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/-GzSCxngwOf1z6V23spF_Sg?domain=excitonscience.com> is looking
   to fill two Research Fellow positions open to female applicants only that
   are available at a Centre node and in a related research area of your
   choice.

*STA MEMBER STORIES *

Do you know of a terrific STEM idea, technology, innovation, product or
program that has been successfully commercialised? Then we want to hear
from you. STA is launching a new project where we?ll aim to highlight
research translation and commercialisation success stories. Get in contact
with our Communications Manager, Martyn Pearce <+martyn.pearce at sta.org.au>.

Get in the picture: Are you following STA on Instagram
<https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/xUS3CyojxQTrpvwlRf3sGOu?domain=instagram.com>? If you?re a member organisation
using Insta as one of your communication channels, please follow us and
we?ll follow you back!


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President, Astronomical Society of Australia

School of Physics and Astronomy
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serious and you?ve passed through the gaudy and the nasty along the way.
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From gpoole at swin.edu.au  Mon Sep 13 12:43:47 2021
From: gpoole at swin.edu.au (Gregory Poole)
Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2021 02:43:47 +0000
Subject: [ASA] Call for Expressions of Interest - ADACS Merit Allocation
 Program, 2022A Semester
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Astronomy Data and Computing Services (ADACS) Merit Allocation Program

** including guaranteed time for ESO, Optical/IR and Gravitational Wave projects **

Call for Expressions of Interest (EoIs) - 2022A Semester

EoI Deadline: Friday 8th October, 2021 @ 8pm AEST

Expressions of interest are being accepted for the next semester of the ADACS Merit Allocation Program.  Those who could benefit - either from training or the development effort of software professionals - are encouraged to submit a simple one-page document expressing their project idea.  ADACS staff will then follow-up with applicants to organise a discussion with a goal of organising a final application, due in early November.

Note: all applicants must participate in the EoI process in order for a final submission to be accepted.

Please visit this link for specific EoI instructions and for more details about the program<https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/XzkECyojxQTrpxM6zSZxZIx?domain=adacs.org.au>

This semester, time in this program is guaranteed for:

  *   ESO & Optical/IR projects via resources allocated by the Optical Data Centre (ODC); and
  *   gravitational wave projects via resources allocated by the Gravitational Wave Data Centre (GWDC).

We particularly encourage applicants with projects relevant to these communities to apply.


ADACS is a collaboration between Swinburne University of Technology and Curtin University; ODC is managed by Macquarie University; and GWDC is managed by Swinburne University of Technology.  All are funded under the Astronomy National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) Program via Astronomy Australia Ltd (AAL).
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From stuart.ryder at astronomyaustralia.org.au  Mon Sep 13 18:03:06 2021
From: stuart.ryder at astronomyaustralia.org.au (stuart.ryder at astronomyaustralia.org.au)
Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2021 18:03:06 +1000
Subject: [ASA] ESO Users Committee - Nominations for new appointment
	2022-2024
Message-ID: <002401d7a875$c95c0510$5c140f30$@astronomyaustralia.org.au>

 



 

Call for Nominations to the ESO Users Committee   

Applications close Friday 24 September 2021, 7 PM AEST (5 PM AWST). Late applications will not be accepted.

Under the Strategic Partnership between Australia and ESO, Australia is entitled to representation on four ESO governance bodies: The ESO Council, Finance Committee (FC), Scientific Technical Committee (STC), and Users Committee (UC). The Australian Government and AAL seek to ensure strong engagement between the astronomy community and ESO, so that Australia?s astronomy community can make the most of this unprecedented 10-year scientific partnership and meet the goals of the Decadal Plan for Australian Astronomy 2016-2025. 

Australia?s inaugural representative on the ESO UC, Dr Caroline Foster (U. Sydney), has decided not to continue in this role beyond the end of 2021. The Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources and AAL thank Dr Foster for her service in representing the interests of the Australian astronomy community on the UC since 2017, and for the expert, objective advice and insights she has provided in the critical establishment phase of the Australia-ESO Strategic Partnership. 

The Department has asked AAL to invite Australian astronomers to self?nominate for this role, using the attached cover sheet. The deadline for nominations by e-mail to applications at astronomyaustralia.org.au <mailto:applications at astronomyaustralia.org.au>  is 7pm AEST (5pm AWST) on Friday 24 September 2021. On receipt of nominations, AAL will conduct an internal merit-based short-listing process and will advise the Department on the three most suitable candidates for the UC representative role. The ESO Director-General will consider the candidates and select the Australian representative on the UC, based on the candidates? merits and ESO?s need to ensure adequate coverage of relevant astronomical techniques and disciplines on each Committee. 

 

Australia?s representative on the UC will be appointed for a term of three (3) years, with the possibility of reappointment for a further three-year term. The selected representative must be available to attend all UC meetings during their appointment term, starting from the first UC meeting of 2022, expected to be in around late-April 2022. Under normal circumstances this would be held at ESO Headquarters in Garching, Germany, but remote participation will also be an option. There is no remuneration associated with participation on the ESO governing bodies. However, ESO covers reasonable travel and accommodation expenses for the Australian UC representative to attend the meetings of the UC when possible. 

Australia?s representatives on ESO governing bodies also participate as ex officio members on the Australia-ESO Coordinating Group, convened by the Department to ensure Australia presents a consistent, collaborative, and broadly representative position in its engagement with ESO governance bodies as a whole, and the ESO Council in particular. This Group meets up to four times per year, with most attendees participating by video link. Members engage with the astronomy community to ensure that its views are considered by the Group in advising on Australia?s position on matters relating to the ESO Strategic Partnership. 

Enquiries about this position can be directed to AAL Program Manager Dr Stuart Ryder: Stuart.Ryder at astronomyaustralia.org.au <mailto:Stuart.Ryder at astronomyaustralia.org.au> .

 

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From john.lattanzio at monash.edu  Tue Sep 14 17:28:47 2021
From: john.lattanzio at monash.edu (John Lattanzio)
Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2021 17:28:47 +1000
Subject: [ASA] =?utf-8?q?Fwd=3A_=5BASA-council=5D_Fwd=3A_FYI=3A_ARC_commun?=
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Greetings all
    following extensive discussions, the ASA has changed its policy on
preprints.

     This is not, however, retrospective and at the moment we have no
information about how the current round of DP, CoE etc will be affected.

     We will share more information as we receive. it.

JL

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*From:* ARC - Communications <ARCCommunications at arc.gov.au>
*Sent:* Tuesday, 14 September 2021 12:17:56 PM (UTC+10:00) Canberra,
Melbourne, Sydney
*Subject:* ARC communique - Adjustments to the ARC?s position on preprints
[SEC=OFFICIAL]

*OFFICIAL*



Dear all



The ARC has issued a communique
<https://www.arc.gov.au/news-publications/media/communiques/adjustments-arcs-position-preprints>
regarding an adjustment to ARC?s policy position on inclusion of preprints
for future National Competitive Grants Program (NCGP) applications.



*Adjustments to the ARC?s position on preprints*



For future scheme rounds, the ARC will allow the referencing and inclusion
of preprints in any part of a National Competitive Grant Program (NCGP)
grant application. This includes within the Research Outputs list as well
as the body of an application.



This adjustment to ARC?s policy position reflects contemporary trends and
the emerging significance of preprint acceptance and use across multiple
research disciplines as a mechanism to expedite research and facilitate
open research, as well as to provide greater equity across disciplines and
career stages.



The following definition of a preprint, resulting from the recent sector
consultation and developed in conjunction with a cohort of ARC Australian
Laureate Fellows, will now be included in relevant NCGP documentation.



*?A preprint or comparable resource is a scholarly output that is uploaded
by the authors to a recognised publicly accessible archive, repository, or
preprint service (such as, but not limited to, arXiv, bioRxiv, medRxiv,
ChemRxiv, Peer J Preprints, Zenodo, GitHub, PsyArXiv and** publicly
available university or government repositories** etc.). This will include
a range of materials that have been subjected to varying degrees of peer
review from none to light and full review. Ideally, a preprint or
comparable resource should have a unique identifier or a DOI (digital
object identifier). Any citation of a preprint or comparable resource
should be explicitly identified as such and listed in the references with a
DOI, URL or equivalent, version number and/or date of access, as
applicable.?*



The inclusion of preprints will no longer be considered an eligibility
issue and applications will not be excluded by their use. Instead, the ARC
will rely on the knowledge of its assessors in determining the value,
suitability and relevance of citations and research outputs for the
disciplinary field. Preprints and other comparable resources will form part
of a holistic assessment of research outputs undertaken by peer reviewers
to consider the quality and novelty of proposed research.



The ARC appreciates the feedback it has received from the research sector
on the issue of the inclusion of preprints within NCGP grant applications.
We thank the esteemed academics, learned academies, research institutions
and peak bodies that have assisted the ARC to ensure that the broadest
range of disciplinary perspectives could be incorporated into this policy
decision.



The ARC will provide additional information within all new Instructions to
Applicants and documentation to assist researchers in the inclusion of
preprints within their RMS profile and application forms. Documentation for
scheme rounds that are currently open for applications?Industrial
Transformation Training Centres, Industrial Transformation Research Hubs
and Linkage Projects?will be updated shortly.



The change to preprint requirements cannot be applied to scheme rounds
where application periods have closed. While we acknowledge the widespread
feedback that we have recently received, we must allow our standard
application and appeals processes to be completed for these cases. We can
assure the sector that the appeals process is overseen by a group of
experienced and respected individuals independent of the ARC and will be
progressed as a matter of priority.







Kind regards



*Stakeholder Relations*

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From john.lattanzio at monash.edu  Tue Sep 14 19:22:32 2021
From: john.lattanzio at monash.edu (John Lattanzio)
Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2021 19:22:32 +1000
Subject: [ASA] Apologies for typo
Message-ID: <CAPeVJZ7r=kK_gw=b=gtrOsU0c2a0a9D=XPHzNXtFQLNYQ8-ydQ@mail.gmail.com>

In my last message I referred to the ASA changing policy on preprints.

I meant the ARC.

Apologies.

And apologies for (the need for)  this email too.


JL

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From robert.shen at astronomyaustralia.org.au  Thu Sep 16 14:32:36 2021
From: robert.shen at astronomyaustralia.org.au (Robert Shen)
Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:32:36 +1000
Subject: [ASA] Fwd: ACAMAR7 Workshop, 9-11 November 2021
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*ACAMAR7 Workshop, 9 ? 11 November, 2021*

Dear all,



Due to the COVID-19 restrictions currently imposed on domestic and
international travel, the *ACAMAR7 workshop will now be held virtually, via
Zoom, between the 9th and 11th of November 2021*.

This year, *ACAMAR7* will feature 24 invited speakers from Australian and
Chinese astronomical societies. These presenters will speak on a range of
relevant topics, including:

   - Radio astronomy (including ASKAP, MWA, FAST and SKA)
   - Optical Astrophysics
   - Gravitational Wave and Astrophysics
   - Big Data Challenges
   - Theoretical Astrophysics



*ACAMAR7* abstract submission and registration will be closed on *30
September 2021*. More details can be found via this link
<https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/4bPICq71mwf820yoBcZfHUu?domain=supercomputing.swin.edu.au>.



We look forward to seeing you online!



Kind regards,
Robert on behalf of ACAMAR7 SOC and LOC

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From: Robert Shen <robert.shen at astronomyaustralia.org.au>
Date: Thu, Jul 22, 2021 at 5:10 PM
Subject: ACAMAR7 Workshop, 9-11 November 2021
To: <ASA at physics.usyd.edu.au>


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*7th ACAMAR Workshop, November 2021*



Dear all,



The 7th ACAMAR Workshop (ACAMAR7) will be held between the* 9th and 11th of
November 2021*. Due to COVID-19 restrictions on international travel, this
workshop will be a hybrid event ? with face-to-face sessions at the
following two venues and an online connection between them for the duration
of the workshop:



   - *For delegates based in Australia: *the workshop will be held at The
   Vines Resort <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/hz2ICr81nyt8mVRGMczP3sJ?domain=vines.com.au>, Swan Valley, Western Australia.
   - *For **delegates based in **China: *the workshop will be held at
The Ramada
   Wyndham Pearl <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/-xw_Cvl1rKi7lNn31tz6lGB?domain=ramadagz.com>, Guangzhou.

*Please note: The above arrangements are subject to change due to COVID-19.
The sessions will adjust to online only (via Zoom) if travel restrictions
are in place during the workshop period. *



*ACAMAR7 abstract submission and registration details can be found by
clicking on this link
<https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/4bPICq71mwf820yoBcZfHUu?domain=supercomputing.swin.edu.au/>. *



The focus of this workshop will be: Antarctic astronomy, radio astronomy
(including SKA, ASKAP, MWA, and FAST), optical instrumentation,
gravitational wave astronomy, big data challenges, and theoretical
astrophysics. The workshop will also build on the relationships and
outcomes of the previous workshops in the ACAMAR series.



*Key Dates*

   - Abstract and Poster Submission closing date:* 30 September 2021*
   - Registration closing date: *8 October 2021*
   - Program release date: *18 October 2021*
   - ACAMAR7 Workshop:* 9-11 November 2021*



*Awards*

   - The Best Australian Presentation Award: $1,000 (AUD)
   - The Best Chinese Presentation Award: $1,000 (AUD)
   - The Best Australian Poster Award: $1,000 (AUD)
   - The Best Chinese Poster Award: $1,000 (AUD)


*Registration Fee*

No fee ? ACAMAR7 is a free workshop event.


*Accommodation*
We have reserved a block of rooms for Australian and Chinese ACAMAR7
delegates:

   - *For delegates based in Australia*: please click on this link to book
   <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/ivbBCwV1vMfGN8EW6fK0WGh?domain=reservations.vines.com.au>.
   - *For **delegates based in **China*: please contact Dr. Lin Li
   <lilin at pmo.ac.cn> to reserve your accommodation.

We hope to see you at the ACAMAR7 workshop!



Many thanks,

Robert on behalf of ACAMAR7 LOC and SOC
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Dr Robert (Xiaobin) Shen
Director of eResearch, Astronomy Australia Ltd.
M: 0450 649 457

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upon equity, diversity and mutual respect for its staff and stakeholders. *
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From gayandhi.desilva at mq.edu.au  Thu Sep 16 22:00:53 2021
From: gayandhi.desilva at mq.edu.au (Gayandhi De Silva)
Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:00:53 +0000
Subject: [ASA] Second announcement of HRMOS Science workshop,
	18-22 October 2021
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Second Announcement

HRMOS Science Workshop <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/uNGSC81V0PT6kllnOfn5fUq?domain=indico.ict.inaf.it>
October 18-22, 2021

We invite the astronomical community to participate in the 2021 HRMOS Science workshop, to be held online and in-person 18-22 October, 2021.

Abstract Deadline extended to 30 September 2021

Registration: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/BRSnC91WPRTkOvvoRFE2Dej?domain=indico.ict.inaf.it

Abstract Submission: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/L0DuC0YKPviGyKK6Jc2ksXG?domain=indico.ict.inaf.it

To submit an abstract, you need to open an INDICO Account and login with Indico as the authentication provider. When creating your INDICO account, you will be asked about the event you are attending, and the relevant contact person. Please use the following text: ?HRMOS workshop. INAF Contact: Laura Magrini?. Your account should be activated within one or two working days. Let us know if you have any issues.


No registration fees


Rationale

The High-Resolution Multi-Object Spectrograph (HRMOS) is a proposed facility instrument for ESO?s VLT, following the initial presentation at the VLT 2030 workshop. HRMOS provides a combination of capabilities essential to carry out breakthrough science across a broad range of active research areas from Galactic and Local Group Archaeology to Stellar Astrophysics and Exoplanet studies. HRMOS fills a gap in capabilities amongst the landscape of future instrumentation planned for the next decade. The key capability of HRMOS is high spectral resolution (R = 60,000 - 80,000) with multi-object (50-100) capabilities and stability that provides radial velocity precision (~10m/s). Initial designs predict a SNR=30 is achievable within 1hr for mag(AB) = 17-18 depending on resolution. The combination of high resolution and multiplex going to relatively bluer wavelengths (from 380nm), is truly a spectrograph that will push the boundaries of our knowledge and is envisioned as a workhorse instrument in the future.

This conference aims to bring together the International scientific community, to propose and discuss science projects where HRMOS will have a strong impact due to its unparalleled capabilities, as well as identifying the areas where it will provide unique synergies with existing and forthcoming large surveys and facilities such as 4MOST, WEAVE, MOONS and the ELTs.

This meeting is your opportunity to present your science with HRMOS and join the collaboration to push forward the HRMOS project in preparation for an upcoming White paper call.

Format and Contributions

Given the current pandemic restrictions, the meeting will be run online on all days 18-22 October, nominally 9am-1pm CEST. All presentations will be recorded and made available for the registered participants.

Confirmed Speakers:

  *   Ana Brucalassi
  *   Asa Skuladottir
  *   Brunella Nisini
  *   Devika Kamath
  *   Gabriele Cescutti
  *   Gerry Gilmore
  *   Grazina Tautvaisiene
  *   Holger Baumgardt
  *   Jon Lawrence
  *   Joss Bland-Hawthorn
  *   Keith Hawkins
  *   Lorenzo Spina
  *   Mark Gieles
  *   Oscar Gonzalez
  *   Rob Jeffries
  *   Thomas Bensby
  *   Thomas Nordlander
  *   Valentina D'Orazi
  *   Vanessa Hill
  *   Yuan-Sen Ting


Participants are strongly encouraged to submit a short abstract describing the science questions and topics they would like to address with HRMOS. We anticipate a talk length of 20min for contributed presentations.

New science ideas are very much welcome. The current options for the instrument concept will also be presented and discussed.

For any questions, do not hesitate to contact Gayandhi, Sofia or Eline.

Best regards,
HRMOS Core Science Team

Gayandhi De Silva (AAO-Macquarie, Australia), Sofia Randich (INAF-Arcetri, Italy), Eline Tolstoy (Kapteyn, The Netherlands), Laura Magrini (INAF-Arcetri, Italy), Vanessa Hill (OCA, France), Thomas Bensby (Lund, Sweden), Rob Jeffries (Keele, UK), Rodolfo Smiljanic (CAMK/PAN, Poland), Oscar Gonzalez (UK-ATC, UK), ?sa Sk?lad?ttir (INAF-UNIFI, Italy), Nad?ge Largarde (UTINAM, Besan?on, France)


?
A/ Prof Gayandhi De Silva
Australian Astronomical Optics, Macquarie University
105 Delhi Rd, North Ryde, NSW 2113, Australia

gayandhi.desilva at mq.edu.au<mailto:gayandhi.desilva at mq.edu.au>


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From Madeleine.McKenzie at anu.edu.au  Fri Sep 17 09:28:17 2021
From: Madeleine.McKenzie at anu.edu.au (Madeleine McKenzie)
Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2021 23:28:17 +0000
Subject: [ASA] Mt Stromlo Student Seminar 2021 Registration
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Dear student ASA members,

The Mount Stromlo Student Seminars Organising Committee invites you to register for our conference on November 17th to 19th, 2021:
https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/5uh4COMKzVTpOM4ZYIEAuZ_?domain=mso.anu.edu.au .

Organised for students, by students, the Mount Stromlo Student Seminars has been running for over 10 years and welcomes anyone completing undergraduate, honour/master or PhD degrees from an Australian university. This is a virtual conference hosted at the beautiful Mt Stromlo on Ngambri and Ngunnawal country (Canberra).

This year's theme is "arts and crafts" and will be a safe and inclusive space for students to showcase their work through a series of light-hearted talks. We have a range of invited speakers, including the incredible Ken Freeman, who will tell us what it was like to have Paul Dirac as your quantum mechanics lecturer and what Steven Hawking and Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar were like as people. Exploding stars specialist and Sci-Com extraordinaire Heloise Stevance will teach us how to effectively communicate our science. And we will hear from academics from all stages, postdocs to professors, in our professional development in academia panel.

Registration is FREE and will be open until late October:
https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/5uh4COMKzVTpOM4ZYIEAuZ_?domain=mso.anu.edu.au/

If you have questions, feel free to contact studentseminars.2021 at mso.anu.edu.au  Please forward this email to any interested students. We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Regards,
The Mount Stromlo Student Seminars Organising Committee

This conference is kindly supported by ASTRO3D, OzGrav and the ANU RSAA.

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