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The impact of non-standard dark matter on cosmology

This project will explore the impact of non-standard dark matter, that can evolve and decay, on the growth of structure in an expanding universe. more...

Supervisor(s): Lewis, Geraint F. (Professor)

Does the Universe have vortex motions?

The project is to carry out computer simulations for a new instrument concept – hexabundles - that will see “first light” in 2010 on the Very Large Telescope in Ch more...

Supervisor(s): Bland-Hawthorn, Joss (Professor)

Exploring fundamental physics with gravitational waves

The Project aims to develop new theoretical techniques and utilise them to model and analyse various gravitational wave signals within the alternative theories of space, time and ma more...

Supervisor(s): Kobakhidze, Archil (Associate Professor)

Resolving Galaxy Evolution

In this project we aim to answer some of the outstanding questions in the physics of galaxy formation by using a newly developed instrument, the Sydney-AAO Multi-object Integral fie more...

Supervisor(s): Croom, Scott (Professor)

The Cosmic Growth of Super-Massive Black Holes

In the heart of every massive galaxy is a super-massive black hole (a million to a billion times the mass of the Sun) that is built up in mass over cosmic time by gas accretion. Usi more...

Supervisor(s): Croom, Scott (Professor)

Smart Photonic Systems for Extremely Large Telescopes

Astrophotonics: work in a team that is developing cutting edge technologies for the new generation of extremely large telescopes. more...

Supervisor(s): Bland-Hawthorn, Joss (Professor)

Galactic Paleontology with Metal Poor Stars

Metal-poor stars are fascinating relics coming to us across vast shores of time from the ancient cosmos. In this project, we will make the first ever detailed study of their basic p more...

Supervisor(s): Tuthill, Peter (Professor)

Medieval Studies

Medieval Studies is an interdisciplinary programme of study administered by the Centre for Medieval Studies. The Centre brings together a significant array of academic talent from a more...

Supervisor(s): Anlezark, Daniel (Professor), Wooding, Jonathan (Professor), Ruys, Juanita (Dr)

The origin of mass at the Large Hadron Collider

This project aims to investigate various theoretical aspects related to the Higgs-like particle discovered at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) and possible new theories behind the el more...

Supervisor(s): Kobakhidze, Archil (Associate Professor)