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NEW POSTJul 01, 2009
NCEPH'S Master of Applied Epidemiology Program Director, Associate Professor Paul Kelly has been elected Chair of the Board of the global Network of Field Epidemiology Training Programs (TEPHINET) for a three year term, commencing at a meeting of program directors in Lyon, France, in early July.
ANU Congratulates Astronomy Prize WinnerJun 22, 2009
The Vice-Chancellor of The Australian National University Professor Ian Chubb has congratulated astronomer Professor Jeremy Mould on his winning the 2009 Cosmology Prize of the US-based Peter and Patricia Gruber Foundation – one of the world’s most prestigious astronomy accolades. Find out more...


Dwarf Galaxies Break the Laws of PhysicsMay 11, 2009
Newton’s theory of gravitation may have to be modified after a team of astrophysicists, including
Dr Helmut Jerjen of the ANU Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, discovered that satellite galaxies bordering the Milky Way are breaking the laws of physics.
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Revolutionary Thruster Set For Space LaunchApr 22, 2009
An ANU researcher’s revolutionary ‘plasma thruster’ will be developed for launch into space within the next four years, as part of a prototype satellite. It will be the first time in seven years that a piece of Australian hardware will be sent into space and the first time a satellite with a plasma engine will be tested. Find out more...

Visit the web site of the Helicon Double Layer Thruster Development.

See also Physics Home Page.
Space Science: ANU in world top tenFeb 05, 2009
The Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) has again been named Australia’s leading space research institution by achieving a key top-ten world ranking. Find out more...


2009 NHMRC/ARC Grant SuccessesNov 28, 2008
The recent announcement of grant successes for ARC Discovery ($21M), ARC LIEF ($4M), Linkage International ($200K), Linkage ($2.6M) and NHMRC Project Grants ($4.5M) and Research Fellowship schemes has seen CMBE and CPS combined win over $32M in new research funding for the next 3-5 years. Congratulations to all grant recipients! Find out more...


ANU Giant Magellan Telescope ProposalOct 28, 2008
ANU's Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics is one of fourteen universities to move forward to the second stage of the 2009 funding round for investments in capital and research facilities. Find out more...


Space tourism to pay tech dividendsAug 18, 2008
Wilson da Silva, one of the first Australian space tourists in waiting, says humanity is about to enter a golden age of sub-orbital travel, which could lead to innovations for space-based habitats and power stations. Find out more...