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Nurturing knowledge during National Science Week

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The multi-purpose reactor OPAL, now in its 20th year, is not a power reactor

Significant differences between the technologies

Disruptive science webinar showcases OPAL multi-purpose reactor

Distinguished panel explores its impact over 20 years

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Australia's nuclear expertise

ANSTO uses nuclear science and technology to deliver real-world benefits to Australia through excellence in research, supporting access to nuclear technologies to improve health, providing expert advice to Government and leading the development of a nuclear workforce.

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Users

Access our nuclear science and engineering facilities in Sydney and Melbourne including accelerators and beamlines.

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Customers

We deliver scientific expertise and quality products in health, resources, environment, nuclear fuel cycle and more.

Industry

With $1.3B of state-of-the-art science infrastructure we partner with industry, and scientists to solve real world problems.

Early Careers

Explore our range of graduate and early career programs and join the nuclear workforce of the future.

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17th August 2026

From a Perth classroom to the International Space Station via Lucas Heights

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14th August 2026

Nurturing knowledge during National Science Week

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12th August 2026

Deaf teens get rare access to nuclear science

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Health Research and Technology

ANSTO uses its infrastructure, capabilities and expertise to build knowledge and optimise the beneficial impacts of nuclear science on human health.

Environment Research and Technology

ANSTO conducts and enables research to address some of Australia’s and the world’s most challenging environmental problems.

Nuclear Materials Research and Technology

ANSTO addresses key scientific questions in the nuclear fuel cycle for both the current generation of nuclear reactors and future systems.

Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan

In 2023 ANSTO produced its 2nd Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan to guide reconciliation actions.

Indigenous Research Digital Project Map

Explore our new resource, a digital map that highlights our research projects that support the First Nations people of Australia.

Aboriginal cultural heritage

ANSTO recognises the traditional indigenous owners of the land at all its sites and works to contribute to the recognition of the indigenous cultural heritage of Australia.