This National Science Week, join us for a fascinating webinar, exploring the contributions of Australia’s only multi-purpose nuclear reactor as it celebrates 20 years of operation.

OPAL, an open pool light water reactor, is considered one of the best reactors of its type in the world. As a multi-purpose reactor using only low enriched uranium, it supplies crucial nuclear medicine to Australia, enables research through advanced scientific instruments and is used to irradiate materials, like silicon, to improve their properties.

The reactor, a custom design by the Argentine company INVAP and ANSTO, is safe, reliable and efficient. Remarkably, it was built, commissioned and operational in six years.

In this special ANSTO Disruptive Science Webinar, we’ll share insights into the many ways OPAL brings benefits to Australia, and supports the important work of the International Atomic Energy Agency in the peaceful applications of nuclear technologies 

Hear from a distinguished panel including ANSTO CEO Mr Shaun Jenkinson, the Ambassador to Austria Mr Ian Biggs, who is also chairing the International Atomic Energy Agencies Board of Governors, and Rear Admiral Katherine Biggs AM CSC, Chief Engineer of Engineers Australia and ANSTO Board Member.

This is a rare opportunity to hear about the significant contribution OPAL has made and continues to make on behalf of Australia. 

Learn more about the panel here.