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A week full of activities celebrating the seeds of knowledge in science

ANSTO concluded an eventful National Science Week with a series of events celebrating how nuclear science and technology contributes to knowledge and progress.

Jordan Atomic Energy Commission engineers gain expertise at ANSTO

Deaf Youth Science Camp

The Deaf Youth Science Camp is a chance for Deaf/hard-of-hearing young people (aged 12-17 years old) to participate in an immersive science experience.

At the camp, participants will do hands-on science activities, go on tours of different science facilities, and meet Deaf STEM professionals. The camp is also an opportunity to develop personal and leadership skills as well as enhance friendship networks.

This camp is hosted by Deaf Youth Australia and ANSTO. In 2025, the camp was funded by a National Science Week grant.

Science and Engineering Challenge

Over 250 students took part in ANSTO's annual Science and Engineering Challenge with an all-girl school taking top honours.

OPAL reactor back online after planned long shutdown

ANSTO’s OPAL multi-purpose research reactor at Lucas Heights has officially returned to power and recommenced operations, following a months-long planned shutdown to carry out essential maintenance and upgrades.

ANSTO Chair Announcement - Reappointment of ANSTO CEO

The Chair of ANSTO, The Hon Dr Annabelle Bennett, AC SC, announced today that Mr Shaun Jenkinson has been reappointed as the Chief Executive Officer of ANSTO.

ANSTO is the new production partner of OncoBeta® GmbH in Australia

Innovative medical device Rhenium-SCT® therapy for non-melanoma skin cancer is now available in Australia

Fusion research in Australia

Australia part of global renaissance in fusion power research symbolised by ITER experiment

User Meeting 2020 Invited Speakers

The User Advisory Committee (UAC) are pleased to present this year's invited speakers.

Outstanding individuals recognised in ANSTO Awards

Outstanding individuals and teams have been recognised for their outstanding work, innovation, excellence in the 2025 ANSTO Awards. 

Sharing Sydney’s experience with South Australia

Critical minerals

Crucial expertise in groundwater benefits Australia

Using nuclear techniques to help sustain Australia's finite groundwater resources

Isoscapes of groundwater in NSW will benefit water managers

A large group of ANSTO environmental scientists and collaborators have produced the first groundwater stable isotopes, ‘isoscapes’, intuitive maps with grid data, across NSW combining new and pre-existing isotope measurements.

Aerial image of ANSTO's Lucas Heights facility

Statement of Intent

In January 2026, Mr Michael Quigley AM, ANSTO Board Chair, shared ANSTO's Statement of Intent with the Minister for Industry and Innovation, and Minister for Science.

Ion beam analysis techniques

When an energetic ion beam hits a sample it will interact with the atoms through a number of very complex interactions. By detecting and measuring the reaction products resulting from the various interactions and their intensities, you can obtain quantitative data on the sample's constituent elements and their spatial distribution.

Studying Western Australian caves to help us understand climate change

On average, there is now 17 per cent less rainfall across Western Australia’s south-western region than was recorded prior to 1970. This rainfall reduction has economic, social and environmental implications for the region, in particular for the growing capital of Perth, as well as water-dependent industries in the state.