We are happy to announce this year’s Australian Institute of Physics WA Student Conference, which is to be held on Thursday the 19th of November 2026 at Curtin University. Each year the conference brings together junior researchers from around Western Australia, providing them with the opportunity to present their research in a stimulating and friendly atmosphere. Come along to enjoy a day of networking with industry professionals and talented researchers!

Research students (undergraduate to PhD) are invited to present their work as a 10 minute talk, three-minute-thesis talk, or a poster presentation. We also encourage undergraduate students to attend and learn about physics research opportunities in Western Australia.

Relevant topics include but are not limited to:

There will be a catered morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea, opportunities to meet and hear from industry and academic professionals (see our sponsors below), and prizes for the best presentations!

Registration

Conference attendance is free of charge. 

Register and submit your abstract here 

Presenter registration will close on the 6^th of November 23:59. Applicants will be notified of the outcome on the 9^th of November. 

Details

The event will be held in the Haydn Williams Lecture Theatre (405.201), at Curtin University, on Thursday the 19^th of November. Registration will open at 8:30, and the conference should conclude by 17:30. A more detailed schedule will be released closer to the date. 

Organising Committee