{"id":1185,"date":"2024-09-13T14:13:03","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T14:13:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saip.org.za\/WIPISA\/?page_id=1185"},"modified":"2025-09-09T10:27:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T10:27:57","slug":"events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wipisa.saip.org.za\/index.php\/events\/","title":{"rendered":"Events and Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Vacancies @ the university of the Witwatersrand<\/strong><\/h4>

The School of Physics, the largest in the country, engages in internationally competitive research within very diverse fields, some emerging and some established, including experimental and theoretical high energy physics, namely string theory, phenomenology, gravitation and cosmology, materials physics, experimental and theoretical condensed matter physics, nuclear physics, astronomy, astrophysics and astro-particle physics, photonics, space propulsion and physics education.<\/p>

Please see the links below for more information:<\/p>

–\u00a02x Lecturer Positions<\/a><\/p>

– Senior Lecturer<\/a><\/p>

– Lecturer – Support in First Year Physics Laboratories<\/a><\/p>

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The fourth African Conference of Fundamental and Applied Physics, ACP2025<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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The fourth African Conference of Fundamental and Applied Physics, ACP2025,\u00a0will be a hybrid event, jointly organized by ASP and the University of Lom\u00e9, Togo, from September 14 to 20, 2025.<\/span><\/p>

For more information, please visit:\u00a0https:\/\/indico.cern.ch\/event\/1458227\/overview<\/p>

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 APS FIP (American Physical Society - Forum for International Physics) Colloquia series<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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SAVE THE DATE: August 28: \u201cAstronomy for a Better World: From Stars to Sustainable Solutions” by Joyful Mdhluli<\/b><\/p>

At 16:00 CEST (10:00 EDT),\u00a0<\/span>REGISTER HERE<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>

Abstract:<\/span><\/div>
Physics is more than a science, it is a powerful driver of innovation, education, and sustainable development. Astronomy, one of the many fields within physics, demonstrates how fundamental research can directly contribute to addressing global challenges. One of the goals of the International Astronomical Union\u2019s (IAU) Strategic Plan 2020\u20132030 states:\u00a0\u201cThe IAU promotes the use of astronomy as a tool for development in every country.\u201d<\/em><\/div>
To realise this, the IAU Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) \u00a0harnesses astronomy\u2019s scientific, technological, and cultural connections \u00a0to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Since its establishment, the OAD has supported more than 230 projects across 112 countries and built a global network through 11 regional and \u00a0language offices. Its work ranges from fostering economic growth \u00a0through astrotourism, to exploring astronomy\u2019s role in mental health and \u00a0well-being, and applying astronomy\u2019s data skills and infrastructure to broader development challenges. Through these initiatives, astronomy has shown how a discipline deeply rooted in curiosity and discovery can impactfully contribute to society.<\/div>
These efforts within Astronomy provide an example of how physics can shape society beyond the laboratory. The same curiosity, problem-solving,\u00a0and technological advances that drive discovery in other areas such as optics, quantum technologies, or materials science, hold immense \u00a0potential to create similar pathways for impact. Reflecting on its ~15 years\u00a0of experience, the OAD invites a broader consideration of how the diverse fields of physics might collectively contribute to global development,\u00a0inspire new collaborations, and expand the role of our science in\u00a0addressing society\u2019s most pressing needs.<\/div>
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Biography:<\/span><\/div>
Dr. Joyful Elma Mdhluli is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the International Astronomical Union\u2019s Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD), hosted at the National Research Foundation\u2019s South African Astronomical Observatory (NRF|SAAO) in Cape Town. She coordinates the flagship projects of the OAD that harness astronomy to drive economic \u00a0development, promote mental health and wellbeing, and build skills for \u00a0sustainable livelihoods.<\/div>
She earned her PhD in Physics from the University of the Witwatersrand, contributing to the ALICE experiment at CERN\u2019s Large Hadron Collider.\u00a0<\/div>
Additionally, Dr. Mdhluli is deeply engaged in\u00a0science communication, education, and policy.<\/span>\u00a0She serves as Executive Secretary of\u00a0Women in Physics in South Africa (WiPiSA)<\/span>, is a member of the Executive Committee \u00a0of the\u00a0African Astronomical Society (AfAS)<\/span>, and sits on the\u00a0editorial boards of the African Physics Newsletter (APN) and the Communicating Astronomy with the Public (CAP) Journal of the IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach<\/span>, promoting accessible and inclusive science communication.<\/div>
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69th Annual Conference of the South African Institute of Physics (SAIP) 2025<\/h4>
The 69th Annual Conference of the South African Institute of Physics (SAIP) will be hosted at the University of the Witwatersrand recognising in part the “International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, 2025 (IYQ2025)”.\u00a0\u00a0The conference will take place 7-11 July 2025.<\/span><\/div>
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Join us for our annual WiPiSA Plenary and Lunch sessions during the conference.<\/p>

Looking forward to seeing you there!<\/p>

Conference website here<\/a>.<\/p>

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WiPiSA Youth Month\u00a0<\/h4>

In celebration of Youth Month, we are delighted to invite you to a special WiPiSA webinar that will take place on:<\/span><\/p>

Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Thursday, 26 June 2025<\/p>

Time:<\/strong>\u00a011:00 \u2013 12:30 SAST<\/p>

\u00a0Platform:<\/strong>\u00a0Online\/Zoom (link to follow upon RSVP)<\/p>

We will be joined by a panel of inspiring young professionals and emerging voices in our field who will share their aspirations and challenges as they navigate through the physical sciences space .<\/p>

Whether you are early in your career or an established professional, we believe this will be a valuable space for reflection, connection, and celebration.<\/p>

Please RSVP by using the registration link:\u00a0Registration link<\/a><\/p>

We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating the incredible energy and impact of youth in science!<\/p>

WiPiSA June Webinar Invitation<\/a><\/p>

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WiPiSA International Womens Day Webinar<\/h4>

In April, WiPiSA hosted a pilot international webinar on mentorship for women in physics, bringing together speakers and participants from South Africa, Kenya, and Botswana. This collaborative initiative aimed to foster cross-border dialogue, share lived experiences, and explore effective strategies for supporting women in science.
The event featured panelists from academic and research institutions across Africa, including:
\u25cf Dr. Pamella Kageliza Kilavi \u2013 Kenya
\u25cf Ms. Tlamelo Makati \u2013 Botswana
\u25cf Dr. Beauty Shibiri \u2013 South Africa
Discussions centered on themes such as mentorship, curriculum development, institutional bias, work-life balance, and systemic challenges faced by women in physics. Over 30 participants attended and actively engaged in the dialogue, reinforcing the relevance and urgency of these
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The African Institute of Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) will be hosting a workshop titled “Advancing Women inMathematical Sciences”. It is open to those in the Physics field.<\/span>

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This is an opportunity for those based in the Western Cape.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

If you are interested, register\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>

Deadline: 31 January 2025<\/p>

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A NOBEL LECTURE<\/b><\/p>

Generating high-intensity ultrashort optical pulses by 2018 Nobel Laureate Prof. Donna Strickland (University of Waterloo, Canada) — Followed by an inspirational fireside chat unpacking the life of a Nobel Laureate \u2014<\/span><\/p>