The ANBUG-AINSE Neutron Scattering Symposium (AANSS) 2024 will be held in person from the 4th to 6th November 2024 at Lucas Heights NSW, home to ANSTO’s multi-purpose OPAL research reactor and the Australian Centre for Neutron Scattering. The symposium will be hosted at AINSE and ANSTO conference facilities.
AANSS is the biennial symposium of the Australian and New Zealand neutron scattering community and aims to bring together the users (both local and international) of Australia’s neutron research infrastructure with other global experts and users of neutron instrumentation.
The Organising Committee chaired by Kirrily Rule is developing an exciting line up of invited speakers from both the local and global neutron communities. These will be announced over the coming weeks on the AANSS 2024 website.
The symposium will take place over 3 days to encompass science talks and poster presentations across 8 topics/themes which includes ‘Deuteration for neutrons’. This will also, enable many opportunities to network and engage with your fellow delegates to both renew and establish connections and collaborations.
This symposium is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students, postdoctoral and early career researchers and scientists at all career stages.
We look forward to welcoming you to AANSS 2024 in November and hearing about your research.
Plenary Speakers
 Regius Professor Philip Withers University of Manchester and Henry Royce Institute (Chief Scientist) |  Quantum Phenomena in Novel Materials (Head of Institute), Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin |  University of Newcastle |
Our invited speakers are:
- Daniel Sando from the University of Canterbury, who will share his latest neutron scattering research conducted at ACNS.
- Leonie van 't Hag from Monash University, who will also present her most recent neutron scattering findings from ACNS.
- June McCorquodale (Callison) from ISIS Neutron and Muon Source in the UK, who will provide an insightful update on Deuteration for neutrons in the UK.
- With facility updates from Jamie Schulz (ACNS) Tamim Darwish (NDF) and Helen (Zhijun) Qiu (Industry Engagement)
Funding Available
We would like to thank AINSE for their student travel support funding. AINSE is providing flight assistance to attend AANSS2024 for students that attend AINSE affiliated universities with a campus outside of greater Sydney (capped amount based on university campus city location).
If you are a student at an AINSE affiliated university and would like to be considered for travel support, please click below to complete the application form. Applications close on 15th October 2024.
ANBUG Women in Neutron Scattering Program
Funding available: To encourage more female students and ECRs to attend the ANBUG user meeting-AANSS 2024 (ANBUG-AINSE Neutron Scattering Symposium) for research exchange and networking, a special program has been developed aiming to promote women involved in the neutron scattering community. This initiative is under the umbrella of the ARC Georgina Sweet AustralianLaureate Fellowship program. Several financial support options to a maximum of $500 (AUD) will be provided to the awardees.
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Registration Information
| Registration Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Full Registration | $350.00 |
| Student Registration | $150.00 |
| Retiree/Emeritus | $200.00 |
| One-day Registration | $150.00 |
Includes:
- All Session
- Morning Tea
- Lunch
- Afternoon Tea
- Poster Networking (Monday 4th November)
Event Dinner (Tuesday 5th November)
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Useful information
The Lucas Heights Motel has limited availability during the AANSS. There are numerous other accommodation locations near Sutherland Station. The ANSTO shuttle bus is one option to consider for traveling from Sutherland to ANSTO. More information about how to use the ANSTO shuttle bus and the bus timetable can be found here.
Committee
We have several opportunities available for sponsorship
Submission Process
Requirements for submission:
- Abstracts will only be accepted using the electronic submission process (indico), email submission will not be accepted
- Abstracts must not exceed 300 words
- Abstracts must be submitted by 11:59pm (AEST), 4th September 2024 for consideration by the Program Committee
For more information
Monday - Friday
10am - 4pm (AEST)