1. Astro Report to ATUC – June 2013 Simon Johnston CSIRO ASTRONOMY & SPACE SCIENCE Head Astrophysics CASS

2. People Updates since October 2012 Departures: Robert Braun, Bjorn Emonts, Russell Jurek, Mike Keith Arrivals: Kate Chow, Amy Kimball ATUC - June 2013 | Simon Johnston Completed co-supervised student PhDs: Chris Hales, Stefan Oslowski, Meng Yu, Jay Blanchard, Xinping Deng, Jingbo Wang, Rajan Chhetri ARC DECRA Fellows: Shari Breen, Jimi Green

3. Student Program George Hobbs has taken over from Barbel Koribalski as the student coordinator. ATUC - June 2013 | Simon Johnston Student Symposium: August 31 st organised by Emily Petroff (Swin) and XX Vacation student program to be advertised soon!

4. Student Program George Hobbs has taken over from Barbel Koribalski as the student coordinator. ATUC - June 2013 | Simon Johnston Student Symposium: August 31 st organised by Emily Petroff (Swin) and XX Vacation student program to be advertised soon!

5. Student Program George Hobbs has taken over from Barbel Koribalski as the student coordinator. ATUC - June 2013 | Simon Johnston Student Symposium: August 31 st organised by Emily Petroff (Swin) and XX Vacation student program to be advertised soon!

6. Student Program George Hobbs has taken over from Barbel Koribalski as the student coordinator. ATUC - June 2013 | Simon Johnston Student Symposium: August 31 st organised by Emily Petroff (Swin) and XX Vacation student program to be advertised soon!

7. Meetings since October 2012 Radio School – Narrabri 2012 Astroinformatics – Brisbane 2013 Brick Meeting – Marsfield 2013 Neapolitan of Masers – Marsfield 2013 Next week: RFI and HI meeting ATUC - June 2013 | Simon Johnston

9. Science Operations Centre Astronomer on Duty in the SOC Provides (astro) assistance to visitors Help with setting up remote observing (PKS + ATCA) Extended “friend” system Help with data reduction in Marsfield post observations Interaction space in SOC (e.g. morning teas) Visitors Program (covers accommodation) 2 week minimum stay Distinguished Visitor Program (terms negotiable) Long term visits (3 months+) ATUC - June 2013 | Simon Johnston

10. Science Highlights – Part 1 ATUC - June 2013 | Simon Johnston NATURE SCIENCE

11. Science Highlights – Part 2 ATUC - June 2013 | Simon Johnston

12. Science Highlights – Part 3 ATUC - June 2013 | Simon Johnston

13. Upcoming Meetings ATUC - June 2013 | Simon Johnston Contact: Ivy Wong – Chair SOC See ATNF Web pages for details CSIRO Conference Funding of $30K awarded to Ivy

14. Upcoming Meetings ATUC - June 2013 | Simon Johnston Contact: Ray Norris – Chair SOC See ATNF Web pages for details CSIRO Conference Funding of $30K awarded to Ray

15. Upcoming Meetings ATUC - June 2013 | Simon Johnston Contact: Simon Johnston – Chair SOC Register NOW !! See ATNF Web pages for details 25 th Birthday of the ATCA Opening Sept 2-6, 2013

16. Summary The Astrophysics group within CASS: Contributes the bulk of the science metrics (publications, visitors, conference presentations, public talks, conference organisation) Provides substantial user and operational support Mentors postdocs and students Sits on external committees Wins awards and brings in funding Does world-class science Even does their own admin! Great group of people! ATUC - June 2013 | Simon Johnston

17. ASTRONOMY & SPACE SCIENCE Simon Johnston Head of Astrophysics t+61 2 9372 4573 eSimon.Johnston@csiro.au wwww.atnf.csiro.au Thank you CSIRO ASTRONOMY & SPACE SCIENCE