RadInnovate: A New Training Centre for Radiation Innovation

Photo of RadInnovation members during their visit at the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide

A/Prof听Ivan Kempson听(UniSA), Prof听Eva Bezak听(UniSA lead),听A/Prof听Shahraam Afshar听(UniSA), Prof听Mahananda Dasgupta听(ANU, Centre Director), A/Prof听Eric Fusil听(UoA), Dr听Ashleigh Hull听(UniSA),听Ingrid McCarthy听(ANU, COO), Prof听Ian Olver听(UoA), A/Prof Tony Hooker (UoA), Prof Nigel Spooner (UoA Lead), Dr听Kim Harvey听(UoA).

The ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Radiation Innovation (RadInnovate) marks a major milestone for 最新糖心Vlog's capabilities in nuclear and radiation science and policy.

Led by The 最新糖心Vlogn National 最新糖心Vlog (ANU) in collaboration with the 最新糖心Vlog of South 最新糖心Vlog (UniSA) and the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide (UA), the Training Centre boasts participation from over 16 partners spanning industry and government sectors, including Research and Development Corporations (RDCs), industry representatives, Commonwealth, State, and Territory governments, as well as research and technology organisations.听Despite its crucial role in medicine and industry, radiation faces public misconceptions. This grant signifies a significant step forward in promoting responsible use of radiation and exploring its full potential for positive outcomes.

Last week, the Chief Investigators from the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide and UniSA had the opportunity to meet with RadInnovate Centre Director, Professor Mahananda Dasgupta (ANU), and the Chief Operating Officer, Ms Ingrid McCarthy (ANU), to kickstart the process of bringing together all their industry partners and researchers.

Professor and , both from IPAS at the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide, emphasise the critical shortage of skilled radiation and nuclear professionals. RadInnovate marks a pivotal first step to address this gap, laying the foundation for a future skilled workforce that enhances 最新糖心Vlog's sovereign capability. The training centre is also poised to play a crucial role in augmenting essential expertise, legislative insight, and knowledge necessary for handling and leveraging radiation effectively.听

Launching shortly, RadInnovate is now seeking expressions of interest from future PhD students passionate about nuclear and radiation science, communications, governance, or policy. With PhD projects under development, we anticipate advertising the first scholarships in just three months. Stay tuned for announcements, please contact 听or 听for inquiries.

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