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The HIFAR decommissioning team recently hosted a visit from our Board Chair Michael Quigley and CEO Shaun Jenkinson. After a decade of preparation, this project is both highly intricate and technical, with safety the primary focus at every stage. The initial phase entails dismantling the facility's peripheral plant, equipment, and the control room, leaving only the reactor block. According to the Project Lead, the success of this decommissioning project heavily relies on the expertise and commitment of a proficient team with deep knowledge of the HIFAR facility. To learn more about the role HIFAR played in Australia’s nuclear science history, visit: https://ansto.info/3QRUP58 #NuclearScience #HIFAR #ScientificLegacy #Decommissioning

This year marks 15 years of the ANSTO Eureka Prize for Innovative Use of Technology and our partnership with the Australian Museum. Karina Meredith, isotope hydrogeochemist, Director of ANSTO’s Environment Research and Technology Group and Eureka Prizes judge, shines a light on ANSTO’s impactful work in #science and discusses the significance of recognising technological #innovation through the Eureka Prizes “We hope by supporting this prize, we can encourage creativity and ingenuity in the scientific community and of course, amplify and celebrate the hard work of some of Australia’s best researchers.“ Read more: https://ansto.info/4j1OLD0 #EurekaPrizes #nuclearscience #chemistry #environmentalscience

Are you working with Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) in the mining, oil, gas, or related industrial sectors? ANSTO?is a recognised and trusted provider of radiation safety training. Our comprehensive NORM Radiation Safety Officer course is specifically designed to help organisations comply with regulations and establish a robust operational framework based on safe management practices. Course Highlights: ? Expert training from radiation specialists ? In-depth review of scientific principles and their application in industrial settings ? Coverage of industry best practices, legislation, regulations, and codes of practice ? Risk assessment, incident preparedness, and scenario-based workshops Exclusive tours of our instrument calibration facility and Australia's only nuclear research reactor, OPAL. ???? Limited spots available!?Secure your place today with the leaders in radiation safety. #RadiationSafety #NORM #OilAndGas #Mining #RadiationProtection #WorkplaceSafety https://ansto.info/4j3Uict

Over half a century ago, security at ANSTO, then the Australian Atomic Energy Commission, looked a little different. Captured by renowned Australian photographer Max Dupain circa the late 1960s, this control room was the nerve centre for site security, equipped with rotary dial phones, analog meters, and meticulous record-keeping. While technology has evolved, the commitment to safety remains the same. Today, ANSTO works closely with the Australian Federal Police to ensure the security of our people, research, and facilities because some responsibilities never change. #NuclearScience #AustralianHistory #ScienceAndTechnology #SecurityInnovation #STEMLeadership

Congratulations, Oksana, It's fantastic to see you selected as one of the 2025 Fullbright Australia scholarship recipients! What an amazing opportunity to complete a Master's in Nuclear Engineering in the US. We can't wait to see the impact you'll make!

Nuclear Forensics: Finding evidence of the source and history of radioactive material At ANSTO, we have dedicated labs and a team of experts who have been building our nuclear forensics capability for almost 20 years. We partner with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to share this knowledge by hosting nuclear forensic training courses to participants from member countries across Southeast Asia. In this video, Kaitlyn, one of our nuclear scientists, explains how the work we do at ANSTO helps strengthen nuclear security in our region. To learn more, visit: https://ansto.info/4kATrBC #NuclearForensics #NuclearSecurity #NuclearStewardship #IAEA #Science #Innovation

?? Spotlight on Maxine Roberts, Principal Radiochemist at ANSTO! ?? Maxine puts her radiochemistry skills to work, utilising ANSTO's facilities and infrastructure to do work that wouldn't otherwise be possible. Her team investigates nuclear isotopes, and when one in two Australians is expected to benefit from nuclear medicine in their lifetime, a career as a radiochemist can significantly improve community health. Inspired? Take a closer look at this Careers with STEM feature: https://ansto.info/3CXDDI4 #Radiochemistry #NuclearMedicine #STEMCareers #WomenInScience #ANSTOResearch

It was a pleasure to host Regius Professor Philip Withers, Professor Michael Preuss, and Dr Freyja Peters at ANSTO's nuclear facilities. Their visit provided a fantastic opportunity to discuss ANSTO's nuclear capabilities, ongoing research, and contributions to the Australian industry. #NuclearScience #MaterialsResearch #NuclearInnovation #AdvancedCharacterization #ANSTO #Collaboration #AustralianIndustry #NeutronScience #SynchrotronScience

?? Science meets art at the Australian Synchrotron. International artist Charles Brooks Photographer captured extraordinary images inside the main ring, showcasing the intricate details of an electron’s journey. Using a laparoscope adapted to a camera, Brooks highlights the cryogenic undulator. An advanced device that is essential for generating synchrotron light that supports cutting-edge research. In collaboration with accelerator physicist Eugene Tan, Brooks converted radio waves from inside the vacuum chamber into an audible sound, providing an unprecedented experience of electrons travelling at nearly the speed of light. ?? Turn up the volume to hear high-energy physics in action and read more here: https://ansto.info/3R5lUSo #Synchrotron #Physics #ScientificArt #LightScience #STEM #SciencePhotography #Research

?Ever wondered what it's like to work at Australia's ONLY nuclear research reactor? Meet Sherry Chen, an amazing OPAL Systems Engineer from ANSTO. She explains what it's like working for ANSTO! Curious about an engineering career? Watch the full video on Youtube: https://lnkd.in/gv2ucXAa