Congrats to Professor David Blair AO on being recognised in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours for his distinguished service to physics, precision measurement science, gravitational-wave research and scientific education.
We are incredibly proud of this recognition.
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Congratulations to our Australian Institute of Physics members elected as Fellows of The Australian Academy of Science in 2026, recognising the outstanding contributions Nicole Bell, Celine Boehm, Kishan Dholakia, Andrew Dzurak and Stefan A Maier have made to Australian science.
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Physics led Radhika Feron from the University of Newcastle to a career as Senior Data Scientist at Telstra, improving critical systems including emergency call services through AI and machine learning. “Physics got me here by teaching me how to think.” aip.org.au/PGMH_Radhika... #PhysicsGotMeHere
What if a CD and tonic water could reveal the invisible? 🔬
In the latest Physics Magazine, UQ physicist Stephen Hughes shows how simple, low-cost demonstrations can bring optics, diffraction and refraction to life in the classroom. aip.org.au/Members-only...
What does the Universe sound like? Astrophysicist Dr Karelle Siellez is bringing the 2026 Marie Curie Lecture Series to Perth 23–24 June with Painting the Universe: A Visual and Musical Exploration of Space-Time.
aip.org.au/Women-in-Phy...
Congrats Liquid Instruments, ANU spin out, securing $70M, to develop new class of AI-driven software, with Keysight & NRFC.
Their software consolidates multiple instruments into a single reconfigurable measurement platform
physics.anu.edu.au/news_events/...
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Know an outstanding early-career physicist? Nominations for the AAPPS-APCTP Chen-Ning Yang Award close 31 May 2026. Each AIP Group can nominate one candidate. The award includes US$1,000 and a certificate.
đź”— aip.org.au/C-N-Yang-Award
Physics teachers help shape Australia’s
future, and now there’s a new way to
connect with the national physics
community. The AIP has launched a free
Teacher Associate Membership, giving
educators access to professional
development, resources, events and
networks.
aip.org.au/News/1433901
OzGrav is delighted to congratulate Professor David Blair, one of Australia’s pioneering gravitational-wave physicists, on being appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the 2026 King’s ...
The Academy has elected 28 new members for 2026, recognising outstanding contributions from ancient dinosaur discoveries to next-generation electronics.
📣 Educator and science communicator Noël Hanna has been appointed Honorary Secretary of the Australian Institute of Physics. Based at UNSW College, Noël is passionate about making physics accessible, inspiring students and strengthening STEM education across Australia. 👏
aip.org.au/News/13634173
Spend an evening exploring Australia’s nuclear science capability this June 16 with @ansto.bsky.social with exclusive access to the OPAL multi-purpose reactor and insights from leading experts in the field.
Register here to attend in Sydney or the livestream: aip.org.au/event-6703559
