AUSSYN: Australian Synthesis – Spring School

AUSSYN: Australian Synthesis – Spring School

Welcome to AUSSYN: a new residential course in synthetic chemistry for research students launching in 2026, based at the ANU's coastal campus in Kioloa.

The event is designed to foster opportunities for networking and learning together, complementing traditional conferences and one-day symposia.

Attendees will learn insights into the cutting-edge of synthesis from some of the leading domestic and international researchers. Learn more below!

Speakers

Photo of Prof. Sophie Rousseaux

Prof. Sophie Rousseaux

University of Toronto

Photo of Prof. David Nagib

Prof. David Nagib

Ohio State University

Photo of Prof. Lara Malins

Prof. Lara Malins

Australian National University

Photo of Dr Thomas Fallon

Dr Thomas Fallon

University of Adelaide

Photo of Prof. Anastasios Polyzos

Prof. Anastasios Polyzos

University of Melbourne

Photo of Prof. Mark Rizzacasa

Prof. Mark Rizzacasa

University of Melbourne

Program

Time	Day 1 (1 Sept)	Day 2 (2 Sept)	Day 3 (3 Sept)	Day 4 (4 Sept)
7:30 AM	N/A	Breakfast	Breakfast	Breakfast
8:30 - 9:30 AM	N/A	Lara Malins	Mark Rizzacasa	Sophie Rousseaux
9:30 - 10:30 AM	N/A	David Nagib	Anastasios Polyzos	Thomas Fallon
10:30 - 10:45 AM	N/A	Coffee/tea	Coffee/tea	Coffee/tea
10:45 - 11:45 AM	N/A	Sophie Rousseaux	Lara Malins	Mark Rizzacasa
11:45 - 12:00 noon	N/A	Buffer/social	Buffer/social	Closing
12:00 - 1:00 PM	N/A	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch
1:00 - 2:00 PM	N/A	Social	Social	Depart
2:00 - 3:00 PM	Arrivals	Social	Social	N/A
3:00 - 4:00 PM	Arrivals	Social	Social	N/A
4:00 - 5:00 PM	Coffee/tea	Student talks	Student talks	N/A
5:00 - 6:00 PM	Anastasios Polyzos	Thomas Fallon	David Nagib	N/A
6:00 - 7:00 PM	Dinner	Dinner	Dinner	N/A
7:00 - 9:00 PM	Social	Flash talks and posters	Flash talks and posters	N/A

Location and Transport

Venue: ANU Kioloa Coastal Campus, Kioloa NSW 2539

Kioloa is easiest to reach by car:

~1320 km · ~14 hrs (fly to SYD!)

~181 km · ~2.5 hrs

~785 km · ~9 hrs

~396 km · ~5.5 hrs

~249 km · ~3.5 hrs

~169 km · ~2.5 hrs

If you're coming from further afield, you can fly to Canberra (CBR), Sydney (SYD), or Moruya (MYA). We can help try to arrange carpooling.

Registration

Registration has now closed. Late registration may be available: please contact the organizers directly (contact details below).

The registration fee covers most meals and shared accommodation.

Sponsors

We gratefully acknowledge the support of our sponsors: UNSW and ANU. Without their support, this meeting would not be possible. If you are interested in sponsoring this or future events, please contact the organizers.

Contact

For enquiries about the conference, please reach out to the organising committee.

Prof. Mick Sherburn

michael.sherburn@anu.edu.au

A/Prof. Martin Peeks

m.peeks@unsw.edu.au