Astronomy and Astrophysics - UWA Master of Physics 2021 Introductory Session
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UWA Master of Physics 2021
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Introductory Session
WELCOME
Astronomy and Astrophysics in WA
Significant growth in the last 10-15 years
Nearly 1/3 of the whole Australian
astronomical community now based in WA
L. Cortese - Master Intro Session 2021
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Astronomy and Astrophysics at UWA
L. Cortese - Master Intro Session 2021
Astronomy and Astrophysics at UWA
The International Centre
for Radio Astronomy
Research (ICRAR)
L. Cortese - Master Intro Session 2021
Astronomy and Astrophysics at UWA
The International Centre
School of Physics,
for Radio Astronomy
Mathematics and Computing
Research (ICRAR)
L. Cortese - Master Intro Session 2021
Astronomy and Astrophysics at UWA
The International Centre
School of Physics,
for Radio Astronomy
Mathematics and Computing
Research (ICRAR)
Galaxy Formation and Evolution
Local Universe
Distant Universe
Theory and Computational Astronomy
Data Intensive Astronomy
Astro-photonics
L. Cortese - Master Intro Session 2021
Astronomy and Astrophysics at UWA
The International Centre
School of Physics,
for Radio Astronomy
Mathematics and Computing
Research (ICRAR)
Galaxy Formation and Evolution Gravitational Wave Astronomy
Local Universe
Gravitational Wave Instrumentation
Distant Universe
Theory and Computational Astronomy Multi-Messenger and high-energy astrophysics
Data Intensive Astronomy
Astro-photonics
L. Cortese - Master Intro Session 2021
Astronomy and Astrophysics at UWA
The International Centre
School of Physics,
for Radio Astronomy
Mathematics and Computing
Research (ICRAR)
Galaxy Formation and Evolution Gravitational Wave Astronomy
Local Universe
Gravitational Wave Instrumentation
Distant Universe
Theory and Computational Astronomy Multi-Messenger and high-energy astrophysics
Data Intensive Astronomy
Astro-photonics
Together they scored 5 in the last Research Assessment exercise by
the Australian Research Council: the highest possible score
equivalent to “Well above world standard”
L. Cortese - Master Intro Session 2021Astronomy and Astrophysics at UWA
The International Centre
School of Physics,
for Radio Astronomy
Mathematics and Computing
Research (ICRAR)
Galaxy Formation and Evolution Gravitational Wave Astronomy
Local Universe
Gravitational Wave Instrumentation
Distant Universe
Theory and Computational Astronomy Multi-Messenger and high-energy astrophysics
Data Intensive Astronomy
Astro-photonics
Nodes of the 2 Australian Research Council Centres for Excellence in
Astronomy and Astrophysics (>60 M$ investment combined)
L. Cortese - Master Intro Session 2021Master of Physics (Astronomy and Astrophysics) at UWA
In depth astro-related course-work and research projects
The only astro-focused Master in WA
Galaxies and Galactic Dynamics
Radiative Processes and Interstellar Medium
Radio and Optical Observational Techniques
Astronomy and Gravitational Wave Instrumentation
Cosmology and Galaxy Formation
Astro-statistics and Computational Astronomy
Participants at the ICRAR-CASS Radio School 2018. CREDIT: TOBIAS WESTMEIER/ICRAR
Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative, co-partnered by the L. Cortese - Master Intro Session 2021Master of Physics (Astronomy and Astrophysics) at UWA
In depth astro-related course-work and research projects
The only astro-focused Master in WA
Galaxies and Galactic Dynamics
Radiative Processes and Interstellar Medium
Radio and Optical Observational Techniques
Astronomy and Gravitational Wave Instrumentation
Cosmology and Galaxy Formation
Astro-statistics and Computational Astronomy
Expansion started in 2018 and keeps going…
Towards a Graduate School of Astronomy and Astrophysics in the next few years
Participants at the ICRAR-CASS Radio School 2018. CREDIT: TOBIAS WESTMEIER/ICRAR
Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative, co-partnered by the L. Cortese - Master Intro Session 2021Master of Physics (Astronomy and Astrophysics) at ICRAR
Beyond coursework and research
ICRAR’s supportive
Health by Gemma Evans, Globe by Berkah Icon, Award by Taolao. All from the Noun Project.
Porta Lezcano, Meeting by Claire Jones, Coworking by Gregor Cresnar, Presentation by Gregor Cresnar, Scatter Plot by Allen, Cinema by Abdo,
Credits: Teaching by B Farias, Meet by Sergey Demushkin, Magazine Reading by Andrey Vasiliev, Pencils by Creative Stall, Tea by Kaylen, Galaxy
Women Population by Deepak, Heart by Piger, People by Magicon, Research by Gregor Cresnar, Apple by ProSymbols, Calendar by Lyhn, Mental
by Vladimir Belochkin, Comet by Ilaria Bernareggi, Code by Dmitrij, Public Speaker by Darrin Loeliger, Class by David, Cooperation by Matias
research environment Athena SWAN Bronze Silver Pleiades
Award (SAGE) Award - Recognising
ICRAR organises a range of activities at both Curtin
Curtin University Commitment to
and UWA to bring staff and students together and
Advancing Women in
encourage collaboration across disciplines.
Astronomy
Research group meetings ICRAR-UWA Wellbeing workshops
Research groups conduct their own team Wellbeing and resilience Friday morning tea
meetings to discuss research projects and events are held for both staff
bring the team together for updates. and students. Held every Friday at ICRAR-UWA, this social
and informative morning tea often
showcases international food. As part of our
commitment to cultural inclusion, the
ICRAR-Curtin development committee also
runs occasional morning teas to mark
Professional Development specific cultural events.
Researchers and students are offered a ICRAR-Con Plot of the week
wide range of professional development
opportunities including training in A three-day retreat for all staff and students Every Friday at ICRAR-UWA
communication skills for those looking to held in the first week of September, including students get together to
develop media skills, presentation skills a mix of talks and social activities. Previous discuss research results and
and use of social media to communicate events have been held at Seashells Resort ask questions.
their research. Mandurah and Rottnest Island.
Induction Weekly seminars
With the majority of people recruited Held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at
internationally, staff and students child-friendly times at both Student presentation
are assisted with relocation support, ICRAR-Curtin and ICRAR-UWA. day
temporary accommodation and a Talks are given by visitors, local staff
detailed induction. or experts from other institutions, All ICRAR staff and students
and are open to the public. are invited to come together
once a year for talks from
PhD and Masters students.
A separate presentation day
is held for summer interns.
Journal club
Weekly journal clubs are
held at ICRAR-Curtin and at
ICRAR-UWA. These provide Visitors
an opportunity for
researchers to come ICRAR welcomes more than
together and discuss journal 200 national and international
articles. collaborators every year.
StdErr
A weekly forum at ICRAR-Curtin for
staff and students to get together to
discuss tips, tricks, and issues in Staff committees
All Hands meetings the computing space. STDERR is
language agnostic and driven by the A development committee,
All Hands meetings update staff and needs of the group which change based at ICRAR-Curtin, and
students on important matters, and enable throughout the year. a diversity, equality and
them to meet members of ICRAR’s Board. inclusion committee, based
at ICRAR-UWA, meet Radio galaxy morning tea
monthly to improve staff
wellbeing. The committees’ Radio galaxy morning tea is held at 10am
remits include race, gender, each Thursday, rotating between ICRAR-
Write club inclusivity, unconscious bias Curtin, ICRAR-UWA and CSIRO-Perth. The
and development. aim of this morning tea is to facilitate an
informal discussion on the latest research
Every Monday at ICRAR-
in radio astronomy and/or galaxy evolution
UWA and every Wednesday
science. This cross-institutional discussion
at ICRAR-Curtin, this Visiting fellowship for senior group helps foster further research
provides a few hours of women in astronomy collaboration between the three institutes.
dedicated time to get
together and write. A three-month fellowship that sees a
senior female researcher share her
journey with other women in astronomy.
The recipient imparts stories and specific
strategies to young students and staff, to
de Laeter Colloquium help more women reach higher levels in
academia.
Astro morning tea This monthly colloquium series aims to
SAGE member enhance collaboration between the two ICRAR Shared spaces Bronze Pleiades Award -
Every Wednesday at ICRAR-UWA. This UWA nodes, CSIRO and high-profile centres of Recognising Commitment to
weekly one-hour hit of interesting scientific astronomical research around the world. Both ICRAR-Curtin and Advancing Women in Astronomy
information is also used to highlight funding ICRAR-UWA have tearoom
opportunities and student work. facilities and outdoor spaces. ICRAR-Curtin
20 ICRAR YEARBOOK VOLUME 5 21 THE BEGINNING
L. Cortese - Master Intro Session 2021Today’s Program
10:10 – Master of Physics (Astronomy and Astrophysics) - enrolment/course work/etc. – Matthew Young
10:30 – Break - ICRAR Friday Morning Tea (2nd Floor)
11:00 – Insights from former UWA Master students
11:10 - Overview Talks about Master Research Opportunities
Local Universe – Barbara Catinella
Distant Universe – Luke Davies
Theory and Computational Astronomy – Chris Power
Multi-messenger and high-energy astrophysics – Bruce Gendre
Gravitational Wave Discovery – Fiona Panter
12:10 – Lunch (pizza) and meet and greet with potential supervisors (2nd Floor)
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