Australian Appointments to ESO Governing Bodies

ESO, working with the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, has confirmed Australia’s astronomer appointments, for the next three years, to the ESO Council (EC), Scientific Technical Committee (STC) and Users’ Committee (UC). AAL congratulates the successful candidates:

   EC:  Matthew Colless
   STC: Michael Ireland
   UC:  Caroline Foster

ESO was spoilt with a range of candidates exhibiting excellent scientific and technical competence relevant to the ESO mission. The successful appointees complement the skills currently represented on those governing bodies.

Related Posts

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...

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 Murchison Widefield Array (MWA)

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...