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Facilitating world-class research and education across Australia and New Zealand for over 60 years.

Visit ainse.edu.au to learn more about the programs and services we provide to our member organisations.

26/08/2026

⚠️ LAST CHANCE! Applications close this Sunday (31 August).

Researchers from AINSE Member Institutions can receive travel and accommodation support to undertake a collaborative research visit with ANSTO researchers at Lucas Heights.

Whether you're looking to access specialised facilities, strengthen collaborations, or progress your research project, this opportunity can help make it happen.

✅ 4-12 week research visits
✅ Travel and accommodation support
✅ Access to ANSTO expertise and facilities

🗓️ Deadline: 31 August 2026

Apply now at ainse.edu.au/visiting-scientist/

📢 Tag a researcher who should know about this opportunity!

24/08/2026

🎉 FINAL WEEK TO NOMINATE 🎉

Who will be our next AINSE Scholar Gold Medallist? 🏅

There is just one week left to nominate an outstanding postgraduate student or early career researcher for the AINSE Scholar Gold Medal.

This prestigious award recognises researchers whose work demonstrates excellence, impact, and acknowledges AINSE and ANSTO support. ✨

Anyone may submit a nomination, with academics, supervisors, colleagues, and fellow researchers encouraged to put forward deserving candidates.

🏅 Gold Medallists are invited to present their research to the AINSE community at a special annual networking event.

Know someone whose research deserves recognition? Now is the time to celebrate their achievements.

⏰ Nominations close 11.59pm AEST Sunday 31st August 2026.

🔗 Head to our website to learn more and submit a nomination: ainse.edu.au/scholar-gold-medal/

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19/08/2026

FREE EVENT ALERT 📢

Thinking about postgraduate research?

Curious about AINSE scholarships and ANSTO's world-class research facilities?

Join us online this October for AINSE Postgraduate Orientation Week and discover where your research journey could take you. 🚀

The 2026 O'Week will run entirely online on the afternoons of Wednesday 21st October and Thursday 22nd October, during Nuclear Science Week. 👩‍🔬

The program includes panel discussions, presentations on ANSTO's research infrastructure, and a thesis showcase featuring the work of current AINSE PGRA Scholars.

Don't miss this opportunity to explore how you could become the next AINSE scholar contributing to groundbreaking research at ANSTO.

‼️ As a special bonus, scholarship applicants will gain access to an exclusive workshop offering practical guidance on preparing and submitting AINSE grant applications.

For more information and to register, visit ainse.edu.au/o-week.

Expressions of Interest close 30 September 2026. ⏰

18/08/2026

National Science Week Research Spotlight

What can the waters beneath the Roper River tell us about the future of one of Australia's iconic river system? 💧

AINSE Ltd. PGRA Scholar Riley Nicholson is combining groundwater isotopes, geochemistry and environmental DNA to better understand the Cambrian Limestone Aquifer and its connection to the Roper River in the Northern Territory.

Working alongside Mangarrayi Traditional Owners, Riley's research brings together scientific and community knowledge to support the sustainable management of this culturally and environmentally significant system.

To learn more about Riley's research visit: ainse.edu.au/understanding-the-waters-beneath-researching-the-roper-river-and-cambrian-aquifer-riley-nicholson/

10/08/2026

🎉 Who will be our next AINSE Scholar Gold Medallist? 🎉

The AINSE Scholar Gold Medal honours exceptional postgraduate students and early career researchers whose research demonstrates excellence, impact, and acknowledges AINSE and ANSTO support. ✨

Anyone may nominate a candidate for the AINSE Scholar Gold Medal. Academics and fellow researchers are strongly encouraged to submit nominations. Nominations are then considered by the AINSE Council.

🏅Once awarded Gold Medallists are invited to present their research to the AINSE community at an annual networking event.

Join us in celebrating the researchers pushing the boundaries of nuclear science and engineering.

⏰Be quick! Nominations close on 31 August 2026.

Head to our website to find out more and make a nomination: ainse.edu.au/scholar-gold-medal/

06/08/2026

⏳ LAST CHANCE TO APPLY!

Researchers, don't miss this opportunity to receive travel and accommodation support for a research visit to ANSTO's Lucas Heights campus. 🔬

Through AINSE's Visiting Scientist Program, eligible researchers from AINSE Member Institutions can undertake collaborative visits with researchers for 4-12 weeks.

Why apply?
✅ Travel and accommodation support
✅ Access specialised research facilities
✅ Build valuable collaborations with ANSTO researchers
✅ Advance your research project

📅 Round 4 applications close 31 August 2026

Apply now via the link in our bio.

📢 Know someone who could benefit from this opportunity? Tag them below or share this post.

30/07/2026

📢 Attention Chemistry students!

If you're nearing the end of your degree, the ANSTO Minerals Year in Industry Internship Program is a great opportunity to get practical, real-world experience and work with industry experts using ANSTO's world-leading facilities.

⏰Applications close 17 August.

Find out more below or head to https://lnkd.in/eEe7RtEP

14/07/2026

🌟 30th AINSE Winter School (online) 🌟

AINSE was delighted to welcome over 100 students from 30 member universities across Australia and New Zealand to our 30th annual Winter School, hosted online from July 6 to 10.

Throughout the five days participants engaged in an in-depth exploration of nuclear science and technology, delving into cutting-edge research across a wide range of scientific disciplines. 🧪🔬

Students connected with research leaders, learned about postgraduate research opportunities, and took part in networking events that we hope will ignite exciting research collaborations in the future.

AINSE would like to thank all the speakers, organisers, and participants who made the 30th Online Winter School a wonderful success! 🎉

We look forward to welcoming some students in person at ANSTO’s Lucas Heights campus this September.

30/06/2026

APPLICATION ALERT ⏰

Applications are NOW OPEN for Round 4 of AINSE's Visiting Scientist Program. 👩‍🔬🔬

The Visiting Scientist Program provides travel and accommodation support (4-12 weeks) for any researchers employed at an AINSE member institution (excluding ANSTO) who are undertaking a collaboration with ANSTO staff at the Lucas Heights campus.

Round 4 applications close August 31, 2026. For more information, and to apply, please visit the link in our bio or go to https://www.ainse.edu.au/visiting-scientist/ .

25/06/2026

This week attended the UTS TechFest Expo night at the University of Technology Sydney campus in Ultimo.

Communications and STEM Manager Richard Garfield and Marketing and STEM Officer Georgia Barrington-Smith promoted AINSE’s scholarship programs and educational events to approximately 200 UTS engineering and IT students.

It was a fantastic opportunity to meet and engage with the next generation of engineering, IT and technology professionals while taking them through AINSE’s programs and the connections they can help build with the people and world-class facilities at .

Thanks to the UTS Engineering Society for having us and for organising the event!

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