After two years as President, Professor Nicole Bell welcomed Dr Stuart Midgley into the role at the AIP’s AGM on Monday 4 Feb.

“As I reflect on my time as President, I am particularly proud of our efforts to raise the profile of the AIP, to promote the value of fundamental research, and to work in partnership with others in the STEM sector on issues of common concern.” 

“It is particularly pleasing to see the AIP play a productive role in conversations on changes at the ARC, the National Science Priorities, the teaching of high school maths, and principles for international scientific collaboration.”

“I’d like to thank all members of the AIP Executive for the hard work they have put in to make this happen.”

AIP is grateful for the excellent leadership Prof Bell and the volunteer committee provided for the past two years and excited for the next chapter with Dr Midgley who, up until recently, served as Vice President of AIP.

“2025 is the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology and the AIP is leading the charge in Australia.  We are well placed to take advantage of this next quantum revolution and the AIP plans to highlight the wonderful research, industry and enthusiasm for quantum in Australia.”

I encourage all members and physicists to hold, promote and engage with events around the country and help communities start their quantum journey,” said Dr Midgley

See all current committee members here.