ANSTO and the University of Sydney’s meeting of minds
ANSTO and the University of Sydney have reconfirmed their friendship and paved the way for continued scientific collaboration with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This week’s signing reinforces one of Australia’s most productive scientific partnerships.
Since the earliest days of nuclear science in Australia, the University of Sydney and ANSTO – formerly the Australian Atomic Energy Commission – have been inextricably linked, with the best and brightest scientific minds from both institutions working closely together. Common interests in science and innovation have seen researchers collaborate to achieve ambitious outcomes across the entire scientific spectrum. Recent collaborative endeavours include areas as diverse as climate change, viticulture, metallurgy and advanced medical imaging.
The renewed MOU enables scientists from the University of Sydney to continue world-leading research at the atomic level using ANSTO’s accelerator facilities and its state-of-the-art research reactor, OPAL. In return, ANSTO will have access to experts and scientific facilities at the University, which ranks among the best research institutions in the world. This renewed relationship promises to continue rewarding Australia and the global scientific community.
The MOU ensures that representatives of both organisations meet regularly to consider opportunities for joint research and the sharing of facilities.
ANSTO CEO Dr Adi Paterson emphasised the University of Sydney’s importance to ANSTO. “The University of Sydney have provided lead authors in 20 per cent of all studies using data from our new research reactor. This is more than any other university, and we are determined to take our relationship from strength to strength,” Dr Paterson said.
The University of Sydney’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor Jill Trewhella, explained that the MOU will underpin the mutual endeavours of the University and of ANSTO.
“We still have a lot to learn from working with each other. The agreement provides continued opportunities for both our researchers to work on programs and collaborative research that will ultimately bring benefits to the wider community.”
“We look forward to continued success in this partnership.”
Posted Thursday 8 September 2011