Published on the 8th December 2016 by ANSTO Staff
The Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE) has awarded a Gold Medal for excellence in research to Dr Emily Reynolds (University of Sydney) and posthumously to the late Professor George Collins.
The Gold Medal acknowledges researchers who have been supported by AINSE. It may be awarded jointly to collaborating researchers. One of the medals is reserved for graduate students, including those who have recently completed their PhD projects.
"This year was particularly special because we awarded two medals," said Michelle Durant, AINSE Managing Director.
Professor Collins made a significant impact at ANSTO and the broader Australian research community. He was a prominent supporter of AINSE, sitting on on the AINSE Council from 2002 to 2008, and a member of the AINSE Board. "Professor Collins played a significant leadership and mentoring role for AINSE, " said Durant. The family of the late professor Collins attended the event. His widow Evelyn, and children Christopher, Alexi and Elodie accepted the gold medal on his behalf. Professor Collins made a significant impact to ANSTO and the broader Australian Research community and was a prominent supporter of AINSE. Professor Collins was on the AINSE Council from 2002 to 2008, including being on the AINSE Board, and played a significant leadership and mentoring role for AINSE. Professor Collins family attended the event, with wife Evelyn, and children Christopher, Alexi and Elodie accepting the gold medal on his behalf.
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