Talk, Dinner and Catching up plus the AGM
The Vicphysics Teachers’ Network invites physics teachers and others interested in physics education to gather in an informal setting for a series of dinners, each with a guest speaker. The guest speakers will address diverse topics touching on curriculum, pedagogy and the discipline itself. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in discussion and network with colleagues over dinner.
The next occasion for 2026 will be on Weds, 2nd September at the Royal Society of Victoria at 8 La Trobe St Melbourne.
The program will begin with the VicPhysics AGM for 2026 which will be followed by dinner, then the talk by Mark Judd, Lavalla College, at 7:00pm on his experiences of and what he learned at two international conferences he attended at the midyear break. One was Einstein Plus at the Perimeter Institute, the other was a LIGO conference in the US.
Time: Nibbles from 5:30pm, the talk at 7:00pm.
Topic: Bringing the Wonders of the Universe to Our Classrooms: Insights from the Perimeter Institute
Abstract:
From Monday 6 July to Friday 10 July, I had the extraordinary privilege of representing our College on the global stage at the 2026 EinsteinPlus Teacher Program, held at the world-renowned Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
Selected as one of just 38 high school physics educators from 11 countries, this was truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to step to the absolute cutting edge of modern science and bring that inspiration straight back to our students.
In this talk I will be sharing highlights of this transformative experience in which the focus was on translating deep, mind-bending concepts into dynamic, hands-on learning experiences for the classroom.
Being immersed in an environment devoted to theoretical physics at the highest level of international excellence was immensely inspiring. I look forward to sharing these innovative practical activities, digital tools, and fresh perspectives with our students.
Speaker: Mark Judd, Lavalla College
Please Note: The AGM is being hosted at the Royal Society of Victoria’s heritage-listed building opposite the Carlton Gardens in Melbourne. This building does not have disabled access toilets, nor a lift. Other toilets are located upstairs. If this will prevent you from attending please contact us. Limited parking available on site will be prioritised for mobility-compromised guests. There is a commercial parking operator nearby, on La Trobe Street. Good public transport connections available.
To book:
Cost: $45 for food and drinks for non-members, free to VicPhysics members. Online registration is free. Participants can come late just the talk for free.
For any queries please email Vicphysics.