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The Australian Heavy Ion Accelerators project operates world-leading particle accelerators for science and industry.
If you missed the highly engaging public lecture by Dr Adam Steinberg last month, grab some popcorn 🍿 and get ready for an hour of entertainment as he explores the past and present of Melbourne’s accelerators and the science behind them.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYjm...
A huge thank you to everyone who attended the 9th Heavy Ion Accelerator Symposium!
We were joined by over 100 interstate and international attendees from 16 countries with 70 talks delivered by researchers and students from a variety of fields within nuclear and accelerator physics.
#HIAS2025
Congratulations to Dr Daniel Bennett for his new appointment as a Radiation Effects Specialist at #HIA with the Space Irradiation Beamline!
In his new role, he will lead engagement with users on the space irradiation beamline and work to improve current and future test capabilities.
Come to HIAS to explore the products and services of our exhibitor sponsors. You can meet them Monday to Friday 8-12 Sep in the foyer of the Physics Building, 160 Mills Rd, Acton 2601.
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Device Technologies www.device.com.au
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#HIA #ANU #HIAS
HIAF’s Space Irradiation Beamline (SIBL) team were delighted to host Dr Steven Hobbs and Dr Jon Clarke from Mars Society Australia last month.
The RPi cameras they tested will be used to develop hyperspec cameras for cubesats and rovers, and in MAS's science outreach programs.
#NCRIS #NCRISImpact
We continue to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the University of Melbourne's Pelletron this year. For Dr Vera Hansper a physics PhD with the Pelletron took her around the world 🌏 working with hot stars ☀️ to cold cryostats ❄️ at @bluefors.com!
Read more: accelerators.org.au/from-stars-t...
We are hiring at our University of Melbourne node! Manage world class accelerator facilities and support groundbreaking research programs as our next Accelerator Facilities Officer.
Apply now: unimelb.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UoM_Ex...
#HIA #Hiring #UniMelb
Congratulations, Ed from everyone at #HIA!
You can read more about Ed's fundamental research on nuclear fusion and this well deserved achievement in the article below.
Last week alumni and friends gathered to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Pelletron accelerator at #HIA’s University of Melbourne node. Thanks to alumni, friends & speakers who joined us to share memories, reconnect, and look to the future of the Pelletron.
#HIA #NCRIS #UniMelb
Celebrating 50 years of the #UniMelb Pelletron!
Join us THIS Fri 1 Aug for:
Alumni & Friends Reception: events.humanitix.com/pelletron
Public Lecture by Dr Adam Steinberg @afsteinberg.bsky.social: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-scienc...
Thanks to all involved in this video's production.
#HIA #UNSW
3 weeks to go before early bird registration for the 9th Heavy Ion Accelerator Symposium closes! Register before July 29th to secure the best rate via: payments.anu.edu.au/HIAS2025
Enquiries and questions about #HIAS2025 can be directed to: hias.physics@anu.edu.au
#HIA #HIAS #ANU #NCRIS
#HIA CEO Tom McGoram & #HIAF R&D lead Peter Linardakis attended the Asian Forum for Accelerators and Detectors at Tohoku University in Sendai, presenting about #HIA capabilities and connecting with our Asia-Pacific community. Highlights were tours of NanoTerasu, RARIS and a visit to RIKEN in Tokyo.
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Farewell to Roland Szymanski after 43 years at the University of Melbourne School of Physics #Pelletron. He & his father Benno dedicated 50+ yrs to the facility since its 1970s install. Thanks, Roland, for your service to this facility #NCRIS #HIA #unimelb
For more: www.youtube.com/shorts/cFznG...
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the #UniMelb Pelletron, the School of Physics is hosting celebratory events on Friday 1st August.
RSVP for Alumni and Friends Event: events.humanitix.com/pelletron
RSVP for the lecture by @afsteinberg.bsky.social : www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-scienc...
Last week, #HIAF welcomed the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space (@plants4space.bsky.social) Director, Matthew Gilliham (@ionplants.bsky.social) and CI, Jenny Mortimer (@jennymortimer1.bsky.social) to discuss how our space beamline can help them send plants to space! 🌱🌌
#HIA #P4S #NCRIS
LineUp announced for Quantum Physics in the Pub - It's going to be a fun night!
#CBR - www.linkedin.com/events/quant...
Dr Kaitlin Cook from @hia-accelerates.bsky.social and @physicsanu.bsky.social explains the science behind uranium enrichment.
Read the article, first published by The Conversation: science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...
Registration for the 9th Heavy Ion Accelerator Symposium is now open!
With over 40 international speakers from 15 countries, this is a networking opportunity not to be missed! Early bird registration is available until the 15th of July: payments.anu.edu.au/general-even...
#HIAS #ANU #NCRIS
#HIA will be at the Asian Forum for Accelerators and Detectors #AFAD2025 next week in Sendai!
Our CEO Tom McGoram and #HIAF 's R&D lead engineer Peter Linardakis will be giving talks about HIA's capabilities.
You can reach out to Tom or Peter via linkedin or contact us at hia.admin@anu.edu.au
Are you attending #IAC2025? Did you know that #HIAF is just a short plane ride away in Canberra? Why not visit us for a tour and see our Space Irradiation Beamline!
For more info, or to book a tour visit the IAC2025 technical tours page: www.iac2025.org/technical-to...
#HIA #NCRIS #IAC
Quantum Physics in the Pub! Canberra Physicists, get involved! www.linkedin.com/events/quant...
22.05.2025 06:03 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 1Dr Shankar Dutt (@duttshankar.bsky.social) and Prof Patrick Kluth are developing a protective satellite sunscreen 🛰️ ☀️
It is being tested at #HIAF on our Space Irradiation Beamline to ensure the coating will stand the test of time. Hear more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IT3o...
#NCRIS #NCRISImpact
Congratulations to Dr. Dominik Koll and his group at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf and Technische Universität Dresden on their new publication!
The measurements of 60Fe radionuclides for their research were only possible at #HIAF. Read here: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
#NCRIS #AMS #HIA
It's always fascinating to hear about accelerators from an expert! You can listen to Adam Steinberg (@afsteinberg.bsky.social) discuss the #UniMelb Pelletron accelerator and its use for cancer therapies here: www.rrr.org.au/explore/prog....
Great work, Adam!
#NCRIS #NCRISImpact #HIA
The abstract submission deadline for the 2025 #HIA Symposium has been extended to May 12th! Please submit your abstract via the portal: indico3.conference4me.psnc.pl/event/68/abs...
We have also announced our first invited speakers! See the program so far here: hias.anu.edu.au/2025/program...
#HIA supports researchers like Liz Williams who gave a talk at the Australian Collaboration for Accelerator Science (ACAS) Seminar Series on 'Accelerator Facilities as Cultural Training Grounds for Australia's Nuclear Workforce' hosted by @ansto.bsky.social.
More: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Abstract submissions for the ANU Heavy Ion Accelerator Symposium close on May 2!
We invite all members of the international scientific community working with accelerated ion beams and related instrumentation to submit an abstract or their intention to participate via hias.anu.edu.au/2025/
Head underground with us to this extraordinary dark matter lab, buried 1km deep (🤯) in a gold mine.
The Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory is a new, world-class research facility which provides a ultra-low background radiation environment.
Watch the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsY8...
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'We are hiring' blue HIA graphic.
We are looking for a Radiation Effects Specialist to lead our Space Irradiation Beamline team at the Heavy Ion Accelerator Facility (Canberra). Have a background in nuclear physics and space industry experience? Apply now: jobs.anu.edu.au/jobs/heavy-i...
#HIA #SIBL #HIAF #Hiring
