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ANSTO events and courses
Get excited about science and community engagement at ANSTO!
ANSTO runs a number of conferences, lectures, courses and workshops both at our campuses and further afield. We also sponsor a number of valuable events around the country.
Go to our tours page for information on visiting ANSTO
| Up and atom: free school science tours | ||||
Help your students discover the world of nuclear science. Our education officers will take your group on an exciting journey into the world at the sub-atomic scale, explaining how through applying our knowledge of the basic building blocks of our universe, scientists are helping solve the big issues surrounding health, climate change and innovation for industry. Location: New Illawarra Rd, Lucas Heights Contact: tours@ANSTO.gov.au More information: Download the flyer | Monday to Friday | |||
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ANSTO runs a number of one, three and five-day courses catering for a range of radiation safety services for lab workers, radiation safety officers and safe use of devices.
| Courses run from 9th April - 29th November | |||
Fact or Fiction 2013: Adelaide | ||||
| | A big screen experience where the world of popular sci-fi film collides with cutting edge science. Fact or Fiction is a 90 minute show where the audience watch clips of classic sci-fi hits before individually voting, with hand held devices, on whether the technology featured is actual science fact or pure science fiction. Location: Adelaide, Goyder Pavilion Adelaide Showground, Goodword Road, Wayville, SA 5034
| Friday 9 August to 11 August | ||
| Distinguished lecture: Peter Doherty | ||||
 | In a wide-ranging lecture, the award winning researcher and former Australian of the Year will give a high level view of how the body's complex defence mechanisms deal with the constant threat of viruses and bacteria that seek to live in or on us. Time: 11am- 12pm (10.30am morning tea is served)
| Thursday 15 August | ||
| Fact or Fiction 2013: Canberra | ||||
A big screen experience where the world of popular sci-fi film collides with cutting edge science. Fact or Fiction is a 90 minute show where the audience watch clips of classic sci-fi hits before individually voting, with hand held devices, on whether the technology featured is actual science fact or pure science fiction. Location: Canberra, Japanese Theatre, Questacon, King Edward Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600
| Thursday 15 to Friday 16 August | |||
| Innovation Series | ||||
The innovation series is an ideas network that provides an insight into research that is key to address future health challenges, to provide Australia with a sustainable health care system. The event will hear from ANSTO'S Doug Cubbin, who will discuss the latest developments in nuclear medicine and its use in the diagnosis, management, treatment and prevention of serious diseases.
| Wednesday 21 August | |||
Eureka Prizes Award dinner | ||||
The Australian Museum Eureka Prizes Award Dinner has become the largest national celebration of Australian science. This year industry leaders, seasoned journalists, young researchers, policy makers, distinguished scientists, philanthropists, current and future leaders, school students and science enthusiasts came together to celebrate the achievements of Australian science. Location: Sydney More information: Visit the website | Wednesday 4 September | |||
MECA SENS 2013 | ||||
The 7th International Conference on Mechanical Stress Evaluation by Neutron and Synchrotron Radiation will be held in Sydney and include a 2-day SENS Diffraction School and 2ndAONET workshop. Location: Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach, 242 Arden Street, Coogee NSW | Tuesday 10 to Thursday 12 September | |||
| Free HIFAR Historical Tours | ||||
Step inside our nation’s proud scientific past on a tour of Australia’s first nuclear reactor, HIFAR. One of our country’s greatest technological achievements, for nearly 50 years HIFAR significantly contributed to Australian society through nuclear medicine production and the advancement of scientific knowledge. Please note this tour is booked till September.
| Monday 23 & Friday 27 September | |||
| Science Careers Q&A | ||||
| | This careers workshop will include a tour of the ANSTO’s facilities with particular focus on the diverse career pathways inside a science facility. Suitable for Year 10 to 12 students, there will also be a panel of scientists to discuss the interesting and various career pathways they took to arrive at ANSTO and answer any questions you may have about your own career preferences.
Location: New Illawarra Rd, Lucas Heights | September date t.b.c | ||
Halloween Workshop for Kids | ||||
| | Prepare the slime, release the ghost bubbles, with Halloween coming it’s time to introduce some spooky science into your school holidays. Make your own haunted screaming cup, fluorescing Flowers and bleeding paper. It's sure to scare mum and dad but impress your bravest friends. Location: New Illawarra Rd, Lucas Heights
| Wednesday 2 to Friday 4 October | ||
| Sutho Cops & Rodders Road Safety & Car Show | ||||
| | Sutherland LAC are hosting the 3rd annual Sutho Cops & Rodders Road Safety and Car Show. There will be entertainment for all age groups including a car show and live mock up demonstrations performed by rescue services personnel. Come along and say hello at the ANSTO marquee. | November 10 | ||
| Creative Innovation 2013 | ||||
 | Creative Innovation 2013 will feature more than 40 world class leaders and thinkers to deliver creative ideas and pragmatic solutions to help transform organisations.It is the must-attend event for everyone seeking fresh insights, ideas, tools and connections. Location: Melbourne | Wednesday 27 to Friday 29 | ||
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Improve your subject knowledge in key areas of the Stage 6 syllabuses for Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Senior Science. Meet our scientists, hear about their latest research achievements and see some of Australia's leading science facilities. Location: New Illawarra Rd, Lucas Heights | Friday 6 December | |||