Sponsors

The Organising Committee gratefully acknowledge the support of the following Sponsors:

Major Sponsors

The ANU College of Physical & Mathematical Sciences (CPMS) comprises the Research Schools of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics & Engineering, and the Mathematical Sciences Institute. Our focus is on outstanding science research and teaching. Class sizes are smaller than in other leading Australian universities and the quality of teaching is further enhanced by the strong synergies with our world-class research program. Most of our teaching staff are involved in research, and are committed to assisting you learn science through discovery.

The MQ Photonics Research Centre, Macquarie University (Sydney), brings together a team of researchers with expertise in lasers and photonics spanning over 15 years. The Centre has approximately 40 research active academic staff and 30 postgraduate students, with interests and activities that cover Astrophotonics, Biophotonics, Microphotonics, Nanophotonics, Photonic sources, Optical sensing and imaging, and Ultrafast laser applications. The Centre enjoys world class research facilities, strong links to industry complemented by a strong cohort of entrepreneurial alumni, and active collaborations with major international research groups in photonics.

The School of Physics at the University of Sydney, a world-leader in photonics and optics for decades, headquarters both the Institute of Photonics and Optical Science (IPOS) and the ARC Centre of Excellence, CUDOS. IPOS brings together all the University’s photonics expertise. CUDOS is internationally renowned multi-institution research collaboration. Building on this expertise, the University offers a Masters of Photonics postgraduate coursework degree which is designed to meet the growing demand for professionals in photonic technology and development. Students receive training and in-depth knowledge in the theory and application of optical and photonic technologies, and receive intensive practical training. Courses draw on expertise across the University.

The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s premier learning and research institutions. UQ’s 44,000-strong student community includes 10,000 postgraduate scholars and almost 10,000 international students from 134 countries. The University has 6300 academic and professional staff and a $1.4 billion annual operating budget. Its major campuses are at St Lucia, Ipswich, Gatton and Herston, in addition to teaching and research sites around Queensland and Brisbane city. The University has six faculties and eight institutes. The institutes — funded by government and industry grants, philanthropy and commercialisation activities — have built scale and focus in research areas that UQ regards as strategically important.

Supporting Sponsors

Griffith University’s Centre for Quantum Dynamics is a leader in Australian research, achieving the maximum rating in quantum physics in recent national research rankings. The Centre studies the quantum behaviour of atoms, photons, and molecules and hosts the Australian Attosecond Science Facility, the only attoscience group in the country.

The Dodd-Walls Centre brings together researchers from across New Zealand in the areas of atomic and laser physics, nonlinear and quantum optics, and optical communications, as well as links to industry partners. For postgraduate student and research fellow opportunities at the Universities of Auckland and Otago, contact us at enquiries@doddwalls.ac.nz

The University of Western Australia is one of Australia’s leading universities and has an international reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research. A dynamic and progressive university, UWA is a member of the prestigious Group of Eight partnership of leading Australian universities and offers a diverse range of courses.

Conference Dinner Sponsor

Science and research play a vital role in the continued growth our community, environment and economy. From technologies that change the way we live and work, to addressing environmental challenges – scientific research and the knowledge it generates affects us all.The NSW Office for Science and Research is part of the NSW Department of Trade and Investment and works with the scientific, engineering and research communities, the higher education sector and business to promote growth and innovation to achieve better economic and environmental outcomes for the people of NSW.

Its mission is to enhance research capacity within NSW and ensure that the research sector plays a key support role in implementing major policy objectives of the Government.

Our major objectives are to:

build the State’s knowledge base to respond to challenges and opportunities within the research sector
ensure that the State’s R&D capabilities underpin Government
promote national and international collaborations in science and medical research in NSW to attract increased investment to NSW
create strong linkages between the higher education sector, business and the community
optimise the effectiveness of the NSW Government’s investment in science research and identify new areas of science and research of relevance to NSW

Contact us on +61 2 9338 6787 or visit our website on http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/innovation-and-research/science-and-research