Science Foundation For Physics

The Science Foundation for Physics supports the School of Physics by promoting its achievements, funding its alumni publications and communications, supporting its events and through annual scholarships, prizes and awards.

The Professor Harry Messel International Science School (ISS) is a science education program that honours excellence in Year 11 and 12 science students from Australia and around the world. This free, biennial program is held within the School of Physics and funded by the Foundation.

The Science Foundation for Physics was established in 1954 by Emeritus Professor Harry Messel AC CBE to help promote science to the broader community.

Latest News & Events

• A Foundation for Physics

  

  Some have called the Science Foundation for Physics the 'secret weapon' of the School of Physics. Established in 1954 by Professor Harry Messel, the Foundation was the first of its kind within the Commonwealth.

• Support Scholarships for Students

  

  The Science Foundation for Physics has sent out its latest appeal letter with the support of the University of Sydney's Development Fund. The letter seeks support for scholarships for five exceptional students.

• Passion for Science Sparks Generosity

  

  Albert and Sophie Wong are long time supporters of the Science Foundation for Physics as well as good friends with Emeritus Professor Harry Messel AC CBE.