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The Canberra International Physics Summer Schools Since 1988 the Canberra International Physics Summer Schools have provided intensive, first-class training in topical areas of physics that are not covered in many senior undergraduate programs. For this reason the Summer Schools have proved very beneficial for senior undergraduate and postgraduate students and early-career researchers from universities and research organizations. This tradition will be continued in 2003. Aims and Scope The 2003 Summer School topic is The New Cosmology and encompasses a treatment of the classical elements of cosmology (general relativistic cosmology, the formation of the elements, stars and galaxies) and an introduction to the new cosmology in both theoretical areas (inflation, dark matter and dark energy, particle astrophysics, quantum cosmology) and observations (the cosmic microwave background, the high-redshift universe, gravitational radiation). The Summer School aims to bring together leading international and Australian experts to provide students with a broad introduction to this exciting field. Target Participants The Summer School is targeted towards 3rd and 4th year undergraduates, postgraduate students and professional researchers in the physical sciences or mathematics who have at least 2nd year mathematics knowledge. The level of exposition will be senior undergraduate or beginning postgraduate. We welcome participation by students from both Australian and foreign institutions. Depending on available funds some financial assistance may be offered to selected participants on the basis of need. Lecture Notes The New Cosmology lecture notes will be published as a book. The notes will provide a comprehensive introduction to modern cosmology and will be a valuable reference. All participants will receive a copy of the book, the cost of which will be covered by the registration fee. Sponsors The Summer School is sponsored by:
Venue and Maps The venue for the Summer School is the Leonard Huxley Lecture Theatre in the Leonard Huxley Building on the ANU campus (building #56 at grid reference B4 on the campus map; see also this searchable map. Maps:
Accommodation Ursula College We have reserved a block of rooms at Ursula College ( http://www.anu.edu.au/res/ursula/index.shtml) for participants in the Summer School. For students, the daily rates at Ursula College for single rooms are $40.00 bed & breakfast and $45.50 with dinner. For others, the respective rates are $52.00 and $57.50 respectively. (These rates may be changed without notice.) The College is situated on the ANU campus (building #50, grid reference D5 on the campus map), within a short walk of the Summer School venue. Free parking is provided for guests staying at the College - ask for a parking permit when booking your accommodation. Participants are requested to book their accommodation directly with Ursula College - contact Rohan McCarthy, Accommodation Officer, Ursula College (phone: +61-(0)2-62794303; fax: +61-(0)2-62794320; email: accommodation.ursula@anu.edu.au). Please quote reservation code Summer School 2003. Bookings should be made by 20 December 2002. Please note that the reserved rooms cannot be held after this date, so prospective participants are asked to book their accommodation early. Other accommodation Other accommodation on the ANU campus is available at:
Parking For people staying at Ursula College, there is free parking at the college, which is a short walk from the venue for the lectures. Otherwise, parking permits for the ANU campus can be obtained from ANU Parking Administration at a cost of $11. If you require a permit, please mention this in the comments on your registration form, or email the Summer School Administrative Assistant. Only those requesting permits prior to the summer school (by mid-January) will be able to purchase them. Child Care There are three child care centres for pre-school children on then ANU campus and within easy walking distance of the Summer School venue. Contact the centres directly for bookings (see http://www.anu.edu.au/foyer/childcareproviders.html). Parents requiring child care services are advised to contact the centres/program in plenty of time, as these services are often heavily booked. The Summer School organizers may be able to contribute towards child care expenses incurred at an ANU centre by bona fide students only. Students requesting this assistance are asked to contact Dr Matthew Colless (colless@mso.anu.edu.au). Excursion An excursion by bus to local places of interest (Mount Stromlo Observatory, Tidbinbilla Space Tracking Station, Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve) will be organized for one afternoon during the Summer School. People interested in going on the excursion will be able to sign up for it during the Summer School. The cost of the excursion will be kept to a minimum. Registration All intending participants in the Summer School must complete the on-line registration form. Note that the capacity of the Summer School venue is limited, and places will be filled on a first-come basis, so early registration is advised. The registration fee for the Summer School will be $100 (Australian dollars). This includes the cost of a copy of the published lecture notes, which will be provided to all registered participants. The registration fee must be paid to the Administrative Assistant by major credit card, Australian bank cheque or international money order by 31 January 2003. Only paid-up registrants will be permitted to attend the Summer School. The on-line registration form is available here. Financial Support A limited amount of financial support is available to assist participants in defraying the cost of attending the Summer School. The following guidelines will be used in providing financial support to participants:
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