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Unlocking the Vault: Exploring Structural Transformations in Uranium Materials

2026 Research Spotlight, Materials Science and Engineering, Research /

As the global demand for reliable, low-carbon energy alternatives accelerates, nuclear power is stepping back into the spotlight. But behind the scenes of this energy transition lies a critical scientific imperative: ensuring the absolute safety of nuclear materials at every stage of their lifecycle. Postgraduate Researcher and AINSE SAAFE Scholar Maria Nicholas is immersed in […]

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2026 AINSE Networking Dinner and Scholar Gold Medal Ceremony

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By Georgia Barrington-Smith On Tuesday 19th May 2026, the annual AINSE Networking Dinner was hosted at the Sydney Masonic Centre, bringing together leaders and representatives from across the Australasian nuclear science and technology sector. A major highlight of the evening was the formal presentation of the prestigious AINSE Scholar Gold Medals, awarded for outstanding excellence

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Advancing lung cancer diagnostics with phase-contrast X-ray imaging – Lucy Costello

2026 Research Spotlight, Biotechnology and Biomedical Science, Research /

Lung cancer in Australia Lung cancer is one of Australia’s biggest killers. It is the fourth-most commonly diagnosed cancer and has the highest mortality rate of any cancer. Early detection is crucial, but current diagnostic methods face significant limitations. Current imaging techniques The first step in lung cancer diagnostics is a chest X-ray, a two-dimensional

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A targeted approach to treating glioblastoma – Meaghan Ashton

2026 Research Spotlight, Biotechnology and Biomedical Science, Research /

Glioblastoma is one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat forms of brain cancer. Despite advances in surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, prognosis remains poor, highlighting the urgent need for more precise and effective treatment strategies. Targeted radionuclide therapies (TRTs) offer a promising new approach by delivering highly potent radiation directly to cancer cells while minimising

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2025 Year in Review

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By Georgia Barrington-Smith. As the year draws to a close, AINSE reflects on another highly successful year, marked by exceptional student engagement, impactful events, and high-quality research undertaken by our outstanding scholars across Australia and New Zealand. Expanding partnerships and opportunities This year, AINSE was excited to welcome AtkinsRéalis as a new Industry Member. We

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2025 WISE School brings together future women leaders in STEM and business

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By Georgia Barrington-Smith From 1–5 December 2025, the Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship (WISE) School brought together 64 students from 25 AINSE member institutions for a week of inspiration, learning and community-building. The program, delivered annually by AINSE, supports women pursuing careers in STEM fields, particularly within nuclear science and engineering, by offering targeted learning

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2025 Postgraduate Orientation Week in Review

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By Georgia Barrington-Smith In a week of global events, AINSE marked the 2025 Postgraduate Orientation Week (O’Week) alongside the international celebrations of Nuclear Science Week! Last week, AINSE was delighted to welcome thirteen postgraduate scholars and twenty-four prospective scholarship applicants to our 2025 Postgraduate Orientation Week, held during Nuclear Science Week from 21–24 October. The

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Exploring secondary electron behaviour for next-generation quantum and fabrication technologies – Rose Wilkens

2025 Research Spotlight, Materials Science and Engineering, Pathway /

As the demand for faster, smaller, and more powerful technology grows, the microelectronics industry is reaching the physical limits of current manufacturing methods. Extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography, the current state-of-the-art technique for fabricating microchips, is being pushed to its limits, as engineers work to create features measured in nanometres and even atomic scales. Exploring new

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