STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

1. Be the vital link between universities and knowledge in the nuclear industry by exploring targeted opportunities for the next generation of students and researchers with an interest in nuclear science and engineering.

• Support the next generation of students and researchers by exploring new opportunities for collaboration and knowledge transfer nationally and internationally.
• Work with AINSE members for continued improvement of existing programs aligned with current trends in the tertiary sector.
• Expand the reach and accessibility of existing programs to AINSE member students and researchers.

2. Be a visible and respected brand with strong connections that reaches a wider audience beyond nuclear scientists and engineers

• Promote AINSE’s value proposition and align it with the priorities of Government, ANSTO, Universities, Industry, and other interested parties.
• Effectively communicate AINSE’s vision and mission to a wide range of different stakeholders through outreach and marketing campaigns.

3. Facilitate research collaboration through networking and expanding opportunities nationally and internationally.

• Play a key role in supporting research collaboration and networking opportunities between ANSTO, Universities, Industry, and other experts in nuclear science and engineering.
• Explore targeted national and international opportunities to support the expansion of the nuclear industry.

4. Have resources available to provide agility and responsiveness to opportunities aligned with stakeholders needs in a changing environment.

• Liaise through networking and targeted meetings with local, national and international policy makers to influence and communicate future priorities that relate to emerging trends and opportunities as identified by members.
• Seek new collaborative opportunities to expand member benefits in nuclear science and engineering and other related research areas in line with member priorities.
• Effectively manage and protect AINSE’s information assets.

5. Provide a sustainable and growing business that increases the value of AINSE membership.

• Diversify AINSE’s revenue streams, while recognising the importance of existing members and maintaining/increasing membership value.
• Identify gaps in the AINSE pipeline to address emerging trends through member consultation to develop targeted programs when required.

AINSE offers a range of programs and services to its members including generous conference support, inspiring symposiums, scholarships for honours and postgraduate students and early career researchers, and intensive undergraduate education schools. These benefits aim to foster scientific advancement and promote an effective collaboration between AINSE members and ANSTO.