Physics Physics vacation work in Australia (or the southern hemisphere)

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The discussion centers on seeking summer opportunities in physics labs for students pursuing a B Eng/B Adv. Science degree in Australia. The individual expresses a strong interest in pure physics rather than engineering and is looking for labs that accept students during the summer holidays. They mention having difficulty finding suitable places beyond CSIRO and ANSTO. Several universities are suggested as potential resources for summer research positions, including the Australian National University (ANU), the University of Sydney, and the University of Adelaide, with links provided to their respective physics research programs and vacation scholarships. The conversation highlights the importance of reaching out to academic institutions for summer research opportunities in physics.
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Hi,

I was wondering if anyone could point me to physics labs or really any place to do with physics (not engineering) that take on students in the summer holidays. I am currently in my 2nd year of a B Eng / B Adv. Science degree in Australia. I've looked up places to do with engineering but my passion lies with physics and so (even though I may make less) I would love to find somewhere I could do pure physics.

If you aren't sure about places that do this sort of thing could you just reply with physics labs that are in Australia that I can contact as I have had no success in finding any (aside from CSIRO and ANSTO).

Thanks in advance
 
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