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(18th May 2010) AONSA Neutron school in Mumbai

The Asia-Oceania Neutron Scattering Association (AONSA) is holding their third Neutron school in Mumbai from 4-9 October this year. This follows successful schools in Australia (2009) and Korea (2008). Further details of the school are available at the school website.

AINSE is able to fund airfares and accommodation for up to five post-graduate students to attend the school. Those interested in applying should send their CV, a copy of their submitted abstract, the name of their university, and contact details for their research supervisor to James Hester (jxh@ansto.gov.au). Note that only students enrolled at an Australian University are eligible to apply.

The deadline for abstract submission to the school is May 30th. The deadline for applications for travel funding is May 31st.

(1st March 2010) Latest AONSA newsletter available

The latest AONSA newsletter has just been published

(17th Dec 2009) ANBUG expresses support for the Australian Synchrotron

ANBUG have sent a letter to Minister Carr expressing support for the work done at the Australian Synchrotron.

(27th Oct 2009) Study on major facility access released

A study of access to major x-ray and neutron scattering facilities, to which ANBUG contributed, has just been released by the APS.

(10th March 2009) AONSA newsletter available

The first AONSA newsletter has now been published.

AONSA - Asia-Oceania Neutron Scattering Association

The Asia-Oceania Neutron Scattering Association (AONSA) has now formed. It is an affiliation of neutron scattering societies and committees which directly represent users in the Asia-Oceania Region. The overriding purposes of the Association are to provide a platform for discussion and a focus for action in neutron scattering and related topics in the Asia-Oceania Region, with members from the ANBUG committee representing Australia. The 1st AONSA neutron school was held at KAIST, Korea in August 2008.

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.