Discovering ANSTO

ANSTO is the centre of Australia's nuclear science capabilities, operating the nation's only nuclear reactor. ANSTO offers a wide range of scientific and technical services and expertise to governments and organisations in Australia and around the world.

ANSTO's vision is to be recognised as an international centre of excellence in nuclear science and technology. In that role, ANSTO is a crucial part of Australia's science and innovation infrastructure. It's facilities provide essential capabilities to medical research, industry and research groups.

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ANSTO expertise, relationships, research facilities, products and services operate for the benefit of all Australians. More...
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In ANSTO's media centre you'll find top nuclear stories, press releases, links to events and key people. More...
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Many views of ANSTO at work are available for publication, through the image gallery. More...
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ANSTO produces publications across a wide range of nuclear, scientific and community interest topics. More...
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This is an exciting time for applying Australian science and technology, for development of new knowledge. More...
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OPAL is an open-pool research reactor supporting innovation through nuclear science. More...
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Careers at ANSTO offer challenging work with excellent opportunity for tomorrow's professionals. More...
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ANSTO welcomes visitors to the site at Lucas Heights, 42 km south of Sydney. More...
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High levels of operational performance protect the public, the environment and ANSTO workers. More...
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ANSTO's environmental management system is evidence of quality corporate responsibility. More...