latest news from the school - 2013
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Outstanding teaching recognisedCongratulations to Associate Professor Adam Bridgeman, who has been awarded the 2013 Vice-Chancellor's Award for Learning and Teaching. This award is in recognition of Adam's outstanding teaching and contributions towards student learning. Adam's love of chemistry has inspired him to find innovative ways to use technology to engage his students. Find out what he does to engage his students here. |
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A Nobel opportunity for PhD scientist Lara MalinsCongratulations to PhD candidate, Ms Lara Malins, who has been selected to attend the 63rd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting to be held from 30 June to 5 July, 2013 in Lindau, Germany. Lara will be one of 8 researchers from Australia to attend, and one of about 600 young scientists internationally. The meeting will provide the opportunity to meet with 36 Chemistry Nobel Laureates in various lectures and discussions. Read more here. |
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A/Prof Richard Payne awarded a new Cure Cancer Australia grantCongratulations to Associate Professor Richard Payne, who has been award a new Cure Cancer Australia grant from the Cure Cancer Australia Foundation. Cure Cancer Australia Foundation is funding a record 38 young researchers in 2013 and has formally announced the names of the 29 early-career cancer researchers who have received new grants in 2013 to support their work of finding a cure for cancer. This is a $3.2million investment in the fight against cancer that has been directly generated by the generosity and support of Cure Cancer Australia donors, fundraisers and corporate partners. Press release can be found here. |
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Professor Peter Lay awarded the David Craig MedalCongratulations to Professor Peter Lay who has been awarded the 2013 David Craig Medal. The David Craig Medal is awarded annually and rewards contributions of a high order to any branch of chemistry by active researchers.The prize was announced by the Australian Academy of Science on 16 January 2013 and will be presented to Peter on 30 May 2013 in the Shine Dome’ event in Canberra. Read the full article here. |
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Professor Sébastien Perrier awarded the 2013 Le Fèvre Memorial PrizeCongratulations to Professor Sébastien Perrier who has won the early career award, the Le Fevre Memorial Prize, which recognises outstanding basic research in chemistry by scientists of no more than 40 years of age in the calendar year of nomination. Sebastien will receive his award and $3,000 prize money at the Royal Australian Chemical Institute award dinner in October or November 2013. Read the full article here. |
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