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Phenomenon predicted by Nobel Prize recipient

Distinguished Lectures

Nuclear science and technology award recipients to deliver Distinguished Lectures at ANSTO.

Micro-Computed Tomography beamline (MCT)

With enhanced submicron spatial resolution, speed and contrast, the Micro-Computed Tomography beamline opens a window on the micron-scale 3D structure of a wide range of samples relevant to many areas of science including life sciences, materials engineering, anthropology, palaeontology and geology. MCT will be able to undertake high-speed and high-throughput studies, as well as provide a range of phase-contrast imaging modalities.

Using uranium to create order from disorder

The first demonstration of reversible symmetry lowering phase transformation with heating.

Andrew Peele

Group Executive Nuclear Science and Technology

Andrew Peele was appointed Group Executive for ANSTO Nuclear Science and Technology in July 2021 and was Director of the Australian Synchrotron from 2013 -2021. He is an adjunct Professor of Physics at La Trobe University.

Aboriginal ochre art under high-tech ‘hands-off’ focus to map culture trail

Research highlights published and Swiss delegation visits

Big Ideas Winners - 2020

Winners of the Big Ideas Competition 2021

Sika receives its operating licence

Accelerators and instruments

The Centre for Accelerator Science operates four ion accelerators with 11 on sources and 13 beamlines

Strategic relationship agreement with the Australian National University

ANSTO has signed a strategic agreement with the Australian National University and sets the relationship between the two organisations, who collaborate on important projects, such as the fusion energy project ITER and space research, well into the future.

Giving waste plastics a second life as high-performance materials

A new study has shown that, rather than being discarded, plastics can be transformed into valuable carbon nanomaterials that help solve both energy and environmental challenges.

Leadership changes at ANSTO

This afternoon, the Chair of ANSTO, Dr Annabelle Bennett, wrote to all staff to let them know that CEO Dr Adi Paterson has decided to resign. She said the Board is deeply appreciative of the contributions Adi has made, including to the health, research and academic outputs of ANSTO during his tenure. Mr Shaun Jenkinson will continue as Acting CEO, while the Board undertakes a global search for a permanent CEO.