News

16
Apr

Call for nominations to the ADACS Time Allocation Committee

The terms of two ADACS TAC members are expiring shortly, creating two vacancies on the committee from 1 July 2024. Announcing a call for nominations to the Astronomy Data and Computing Services Time Allocation Committee. Applications for all positions close on Friday 10th May 2024. If openings remain...
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06
Feb

Australian astronomers get a clearer picture of the high energy universe via eROSITA’s first all-sky survey

The first all-sky survey by the x-ray imaging telescope eROSITA has been released, yielding the largest X-ray catalogue ever published. Along with the data, a series of scientific papers were also released today, including two by Australian researchers Dr Adelle Goodwin and PhD student Silvia Mantovanini from International...
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05
Feb

AAL supports The Australian Academy of Science Ukraine-Australia Research Fund

AAL is one of many collaborating Australian facilities supporting the Australian Academy of Science Ukraine-Australia Research Fund.
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ESO’s Very Large Telescope (VLT)
03
Jan

ESO Summer Research Programme 2024

The ESO Summer Research Programme is an unparalleled opportunity to engage with ESO scientists on a cutting-edge research project, join exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of ESO facilities, and more. Please read more for details and web links providing more information. Please note that applications close on Wednesday 31st January...
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02
Jan

ESO job vacancies

On behalf of ESO and the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, AAL would like to bring several job opportunities to the attention of the Australian-based astronomy community.
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Alt text: In this artist’s impression, three cream and pink coloured galaxies are jumbled together in the upper left corner. From this group, a bright yellow streak points towards the bottom right, where it intersects with a dot on a spiral arm of the Milky Way. The Milky Way, with a glowing white centre and blue-purple spiral arms, stands out against the black background faintly speckled with distant galaxies.
23
Oct

Record-breaking fast radio burst discovery highlights synergies between ESO and SKA

A global team led by Macquarie University’s Dr Stuart Ryder and Swinburne University of Technology’s Associate Professor Ryan Shannon have discovered the most distant fast radio burst ever detected, and one of the most energetic. The team determined its location and distance from Earth by using a combination...
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06
Oct

Call for nominations – AAL Committees

AAL is seeking nominations from members of the astronomy community and other suitably qualified individuals keen to serve in one of several capacities. Applications for all positions close on Monday 30th October 2023, 8:00 PM AEDT.
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19
Sep

AAL seeks applications for one vacancy on the AAL Board

AAL is currently seeking nominations for one vacancy on the AAL Board. The deadline for applications is Friday, 6 October at 8:00 PM AEDT.  Late applications will not be accepted.
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15
Sep

Call for nominations: Australian Astronomer for ESO Council

On behalf of the Australian Government Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR), AAL is calling for nominations from Australian-based astronomers to represent Australia on the ESO Council.
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The Murchison Widefield Array (MWA)
05
Sep

Call for nominations to the MWA Board

AAL, on behalf of the Australian Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) Partners, is inviting applications from suitably qualified Australian-based astronomers to represent Australia on the MWA Board. Australia currently has four positions on the MWA Board, with one position to be filled through this open call. Applications close at...
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