From richard.mcdermid at mq.edu.au  Tue Jul 28 14:58:00 2026
From: richard.mcdermid at mq.edu.au (Richard McDermid)
Date: Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:58:00 +0000
Subject: [ASA] Fwd: Invitation: STA Member Webinar ARC NCGP Update
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From: Ryan Winn <ceo at sta.org.au>
Subject: Invitation: STA Member Webinar ARC NCGP Update
Date: 28 July 2026 at 2:34:19 pm AEST
To: "richard.mcdermid at mq.edu.au" <richard.mcdermid at mq.edu.au>

[https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/H7c0COMKzVT0YzQ28UEfzfGljcL?domain=sta.file.force.com]
STA Member Webinar | Rapid Response

 ARC National Competitive Grants Program Update

Dear Richard,

The Australian Research Council (ARC) is reshaping the National Competitive Grants Program (NCGP), and we're bringing the ARC directly to our members to explain what is changing and what comes next.

STA has supported calls to revitalise grant funding to modernise Australia's research funding landscape, including the NCGP. We welcome these reforms, but are aware that this is a significant change and therefore we encourage all interested members particularly researchers, research leaders and research support professionals to attend.

Note: you are welcome to share this invite with your own members and staff.

In this STA-specific member briefing the ARC CEO Professor Ute Roessner AM FAA will outline:

  *
the new suite of grant schemes, and how these change from existing schemes
  *
the thinking behind the NCGP reforms
  *
likely implementation and transition arrangements
  *
what the changes could mean for researchers, research infrastructure and our sector.

Unlike the ARC's general webinars, this event will give our members an opportunity to hear directly from the ARC in a session tailored to our community, including time for questions.

To assist us ensure this meets your needs, you can submit questions prior to the event through the registration form.

Details
Date: Wednesday 5 August 2026
Time: 11am AEST
Format: Online

REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL <https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/_ef0CP7LAXfog8V5wu0h2fxSqEF?domain=sta.eventsair.com>

Contact events at sta.org.au<mailto:events at sta.org.au> with any questions.

Warm regards,
Science & Technology Australia

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From john.obyrne at sydney.edu.au  Tue Jul 28 15:03:39 2026
From: john.obyrne at sydney.edu.au (John O'Byrne)
Date: Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:03:39 +0000
Subject: [ASA] James Lloyd from Cornell
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Dear Colleagues,

Some of you will have noted our email a couple of weeks ago (below) noting the illness of James Lloyd who was an Honours student in the Antarctic Astronomy at UNSW and went on to a successful career in the US.

A sad but not unexpected update is in order:

https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/Ab5cCBNqjlCMqprKzuzfNf2ME7T?domain=astro.cornell.edu


Peter Tuthill


From: John O'Byrne <john.obyrne at sydney.edu.au>
Date: Saturday, 11 July 2026 at 11:09?pm
To: asa-mailman <asa at mailman.sydney.edu.au>
Subject: James Lloyd from Cornell

Dear Colleagues,

Some ASA members will know James Lloyd who was an Honours student in the Antarctic Astronomy group at UNSW, PhD from Berkeley (2002), then Caltech postdoc before establishing a career at  Cornell University. He was active in astronomy instrumentation and space communities.

Jamie has been battling cancer and was recently moved to palliative care at home.  If anyone who knows Jamie would like to send him a message, I have organised a digital card where you can write a note, or alternatively you can just email directly to the address below.

https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/-y-JCD1vlpTnpNzADh5hRfjuj7n?domain=us.grouptogether.com

Jamie LLOYD <jamesplloyd at gmail.com<mailto:jamesplloyd at gmail.com>>


Warm Regards,

Peter Tuthill





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Sydney Institute for Astronomy | School of Physics | Faculty of Science
Secretary, Astronomical Society of Australia Inc.

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From chandra.murugeshan at uwa.edu.au  Wed Jul 29 11:54:44 2026
From: chandra.murugeshan at uwa.edu.au (Chandra Murugeshan)
Date: Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:54:44 +0000
Subject: [ASA] Reminder to register for the AusSRC Community Engagement
 Workshop 2026
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Dear ASA community,



Apologies if you receive this info multiple times!



A friendly reminder to please register to attend or present at the AusSRC Community Engagement Workshop (CEW) to be held on the 12th of August.



For more information, and to register, please visit the AusSRC CEW announcement page here<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/YvuqCNLJyQUELGB1vumfDfyUeuT?domain=aussrc.org>


Registrations close next Monday 3rd August 2026.

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Regards,
Chandra Murugeshan (He/Him)
Research Fellow - AusSRC Support Scientist
The University of Western Australia
ICRAR UWA


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From anaismoller at gmail.com  Wed Jul 29 14:31:02 2026
From: anaismoller at gmail.com (=?Windows-1252?Q?Anais_M=F6ller?=)
Date: Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:31:02 +0000
Subject: [ASA] Expressions on Interest for PhD scholarships at Swinburne
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Dear colleagues,

I would be grateful if you would forward this call for PhD applications to your domestic and international networks.

The Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing (CAS) at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne invites expressions of interest (EOIs) from students of any nationality for potential PhD scholarships to commence in 2027. Expressions of interest are due 21 August 2026.

The Expression of Interest Process can be found in this webpage<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/GFsRCE8wmrtgyr74KfNfyf7IsmN?domain=astronomy.swin.edu.au> and a list of research projects being offered can be found at this webpage<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/0R7KCGv0oyC0nx73oI7hPfBjV8_?domain=astronomy.swin.edu.au>. Applicants may express interest in one or more projects and are encouraged to contact potential supervisors prior to submitting their Expression of Interest.

CAS provides a vibrant and international academic environment, located in one of the most liveable cities in the world. Our PhD candidates<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/p1G3CJyBrGf1OGJ9PUzi9fypC1i?domain=astronomy.swin.edu.au> undertake cutting-edge research under the supervision of word-leading astronomers. PhD projects cover a range of subjects, including galaxy formation and evolution, cosmology, stars and planets, scientific computing and visualisation, and time-domain astrophysics.

CAS is one of Australia's largest astronomy research institutes, with approximately 29 faculty, 20 postdoctoral researchers, and 45 PhD students. Swinburne is one of few universities in the world with guaranteed access to the 10-m W. M. Keck telescopes in Hawaii and hosts the headquarters of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav). Our astronomers and students regularly obtain observing time on the HST, VLT, Magellan, AAT, ASKAP, ATCA, MeerKAT, and Parkes telescopes, search for and study gravitational wave sources with LIGO, have in-house access to state-of-the-art 3D visualization facilities, and use Ngarrgu Tindebeek, the next generation Australian Supercomputer for astrophysics.

Students have access to internal funding for travel to telescopes, international conferences, and collaborative meetings. Our PhD graduates continue their careers at top astronomy institutions around the world.

The Centre is located in the lively inner-city suburb of Hawthorn, only minutes by public transport from Melbourne's city centre. Melbourne is a dynamic and cosmopolitan city. Buzzing inner city neighbourhoods are renowned for their cafes, restaurants, galleries, and festivals, while featuring numerous parks and open spaces. Mountains, ocean, and wildlife are nearby. Melbourne is top ranked for its quality of life and as a destination for working abroad.

Swinburne provides a positive and supportive work environment and comprehensive benefits, including vacation, sick, and parental leave, and thesis publication and relocation cost allowances. Students are supported by a tuition waiver and a tax-free stipend of  $35,500 AUD p.a. (indexed).  Swinburne is committed to the principles of equity, fairness, and inclusivity and to a workplace free from discrimination. The University has been recognised as a Workplace Employer of Choice for gender and CAS has been the recipient of the Pleiades awards for its commitment to advancing women in astronomy. We value our diverse work environment and welcome applications from qualified candidates of any gender, orientation, nationality, and background.

Please contact the PhD admissions coordinator Anais M?ller  (PhDAdmissions at astro.swin.edu.au<mailto:PhDAdmissions at astro.swin.edu.au>) for further information about the program and the expressions of interest submission process.

Related URLs
Potential projects: https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/0R7KCGv0oyC0nx73oI7hPfBjV8_?domain=astronomy.swin.edu.au
Application process: https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/dZTMCK1DvKTBKgo70iAswf5rYaq?domain=swinburne.edu.au
PhD program: https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/rQMnCL7EwMfmqxWB5UjtMfyzF7l?domain=swinburne.edu.au
Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/vu5ZCMwGxOtRPKrBGI1uKf8LhI4?domain=astronomy.swin.edu.au>: https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/3f5wCNLJyQUELKWk1izCDfyAfhV?domain=swinburne.edu.au





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Anais M?ller
Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing PhD Admissions Coordinator
ARC DECRA Fellow and Senior Lecturer
Swinburne University of Technology
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amoller at swin.edu.au<mailto:amoller at swin.edu.au>
I am sending this message now because it suits me. I don?t expect that you will read, respond to, or action it outside of your working hours.
I respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation and their elders past and present, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which Swinburne?s campus is located.
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From tamarad at physics.uq.edu.au  Wed Jul 29 14:50:05 2026
From: tamarad at physics.uq.edu.au (Tamara Davis)
Date: Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:50:05 +0000
Subject: [ASA] Two new continuing positions at UQ (teaching-focused)
Message-ID: <187FF2A0-8841-45E7-972E-414920632327@physics.uq.edu.au>

Dear Astronomical Society of Australia,
Two continuing academic positions are being offered at UQ, and we would love to get some astrophysics applicants!  They are teaching-focused (but still have a research component), and in particular looking for someone to help with AI techniques in teaching.  Since many astrophysicists have been early AI adopters, this may be of interest to some of you. If anyone has any questions, please get in touch.

"We are advertising for two continuing teaching focussed positions in the School of Mathematics and Physics at UQ. We are looking for excellent teachers in quantitative science (mathematics, statistics, physics) who can contribute to embedding a technical background of generative AI and machine learning into Science and Mathematics programs at UQ.

Timing: The job application closes on 26 August. Mock lectures and teaching seminars have been tentatively scheduled for Monday 21 Sept and Tuesday 22 Sept."

Application link: https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/42yvCp81lrtvkY9VGsPfxfGb2Ry?domain=uq.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com
All the best,
Tamara

Tamara Davis
AM, FAA
BA BSc(Hons) PhD

School of Mathematics and Physics
The University of Queensland
Brisbane Qld 4072 Australia

M: +61 432 526 989 E: tamarad at physics.uq.edu.au<mailto:tamarad at physics.uq.edu.au>
W: https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/KLdCCq71mwfzBq1EDfXhYfE3x2L?domain=smp.uq.edu.au T: @tamarastro

The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ operates. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. We recognise their valuable contributions to Australian and global society.
UQ ALLY Supporting and celebrating the diversity of sexuality and gender at UQ.

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From dcroton at swin.edu.au  Thu Jul 30 15:44:27 2026
From: dcroton at swin.edu.au (Darren Croton)
Date: Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:44:27 +0000
Subject: [ASA] Coding with AI: Agents, subagents,
 and orchestrator/worker workflows - Thu 6th Aug 2-3pm
Message-ID: <209BF45F-E817-40DA-AE7F-D9D2ED132C29@swin.edu.au>

Dear ASA members,

The next Coding with AI workshop will be run next Thursday, 6th August, from 2-3 pm, located in AMDC801 (Swinburne) and on Zoom (link below).

This time around, we?ll tackle some more advanced topics, including:


  *   Writing and using skills as a superpower
  *   When and where to delegate work to agents, both within the harness and externally to other harnesses
  *   Keeping track of your agent minions and ensuring quality and accuracy

This workshop is aimed at more experienced AI coding enthusiasts, and those just starting out and looking to up their game.

Zoom Link:
https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/b3JCCzvkyVCxAKwNXI4fzf9Ibdc?domain=swinburne.zoom.us
Meeting ID: 756 407 223
Password: 059918

Past Workshops*:
Workshop 1: <https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/LFQ_CANpgjCnzjlJxi8hGfGM0fc?domain=dropbox.com> Introduction to coding with AI<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/LFQ_CANpgjCnzjlJxi8hGfGM0fc?domain=dropbox.com> (2026-07-02)
Workshop 2: <https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/xhyyCBNqjlCMOvRJxiNiNf2rwbL?domain=dropbox.com> Coding with AI - building a project from scratch<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/xhyyCBNqjlCMOvRJxiNiNf2rwbL?domain=dropbox.com> (2026-07-16)

Looking forward to seeing you next Thursday!
Darren


*You may need to login to Dropbox to see the full recording.

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Prof Darren Croton (he/him)
ARC Future Fellow

Centre for Astrophysics & Supercomputing
ARC Centre of Excellence for Dark Matter Particle Physics
Swinburne University of Technology

P: +61 39214 5537
E: dcroton at swin.edu.au
M: H74, PO Box 218, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia
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I respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People, and their Elders past, present, and emerging, who are the traditional custodians of the land on which Swinburne?s Australian campuses are located.


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