Welcome to ANBUG

AINSE Research Fellowships

AINSE is offering two tenure track research fellowships for career researchers with a record in neutron scattering. There are three highlighted research directions:

neutron scattering
radiopharmaceuticals
high resolution climate records using nuclear techniques.

For more details please see visit the AINSE website. The closing date for applications is the 31st May.

Update on OPAL fuel submission to ARPANSA

The Australian nuclear safety regulator (ARPANSA) has requested further information on, and clarification of, ANSTO's application to modify the reactor fuel design and to restart operation of the reactor. For further details please see ANSTO's media release.

ANBUG AGM minutes

The ANBUG AGM was held on Tuesday the 4th of December during AANSS2007. The minutes may be found here.

History of ANBUG

See the ANBUG poster describing the history of ANBUG (PDF 1MB)

Membership of ANBUG

ANBUG presently has a membership of 332. The membership includes scientists from Australia, New Zealand and 16 other countries

By joining ANBUG, you can...

Provide input on future instrumentation and new facilities at the OPAL Reactor
Collaborate with Instrument Advisory Teams for the development of new instruments at OPAL
Participate in User Meetings
Keep up-to-date on the latest Australian Neutron Scattering news

It is easy to join – simply complete and return the online application form. If you would like to be more than simply a member, or are interested in a council position, please e-mail Andrew Nelson to express your interest and we will be in contact.

The Constitution of the group was rewritten in early 2001, and put to the membership for a ratification vote. 48 members voted, with 46 votes for ratification and 2 votes against. There are mechanisms within the Constitution for making amendments.