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ANSTO events and courses

  

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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.

 
Want to learn more? Explore a list of upcoming calendar dates below.   
 

Go to our tours page for information on visiting ANSTO   
 

 

Up and atom: free school science tours
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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.

Cost: Free

Location: New Illawarra Rd, Lucas Heights

Contact: tours@ANSTO.gov.au

More information: Download the flyer

Monday to Friday

 

Radiation safety training courses

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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. 


More information:
Course enrolment: dates and costs

Courses run from 9th April - 29th November

MECA SENS 2013
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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
Contact: mecasens2013@ansto.gov.au
More information: www.mecasens2013@ansto.gov.au

Tuesday 10 to Thursday 12 September
 
Free HIFAR Historical Tours
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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. 


Time: Monday 23 at 9.45am and Friday 27 at 1.15pm
Cost: Free
Location: New Illawarra Rd, Lucas Heights
Contact: tours@ansto.gov.au 

Monday 23 & Friday 27 September
 

Halloween Workshop for Kids
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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
Cost: $10, book at anstohalloween@eventbrite.com.au
Sessions: 9:00am, 11:00am and 2:00pm
Enquiries: tours@ANSTO.com.au or call 02 9717 3090

 

 

Wednesday 2 to Friday 4 October
Australian Synchrotron Open Day 
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The Australian Synchrotron is holding an open day, which is a once- a-year opportunity to get access to Australia's only Synchrotron. The public will get the chance to journey through the National Centre for Synchrotron Science and visit 9 specialist beamlines.


Location:
 Clayton, Melbourne VIC
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
More information: Visit the Synchrotron website

Sunday 13 October

Sutho Cops & Rodders Road Safety & Car Show
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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.
 
Location: Boys Town Playing Fields, Woronora Rd, Engadine
Time: 9am- 4pm
More information: haye1dav@police.nsw.gov.au

November 10
Creative Innovation 2013
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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
Cost: see website for packages
More information: www.ci2013.com.au
 

Wednesday 27 to Friday 29

 
Secondary school teacher professional development day

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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
Cost: Free (parking and meals are provided)
Suitability: Teachers teaching stage 6 Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Senior
Contact: tours@ANSTO.gov.au

 Friday 6 December