RadInnovate: A New Training Centre for Radiation Innovation
A/ProfÌýIvan KempsonÌý(UniSA), ProfÌýEva BezakÌý(UniSA lead),ÌýA/ProfÌýShahraam AfsharÌý(UniSA), ProfÌýMahananda DasguptaÌý(ANU, Centre Director), A/ProfÌýEric FusilÌý(UoA), DrÌýAshleigh HullÌý(UniSA),ÌýIngrid McCarthyÌý(ANU, COO), ProfÌýIan OlverÌý(UoA), A/Prof Tony Hooker (UoA), Prof Nigel Spooner (UoA Lead), DrÌýKim HarveyÌý(UoA).
The ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Radiation Innovation (RadInnovate) marks a major milestone for ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'s capabilities in nuclear and radiation science and policy.
Led by The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n National ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ (ANU) in collaboration with the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ (UniSA) and the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ 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.ÌýDespite 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.
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Last week, the Chief Investigators from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ 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.
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Professor and , both from IPAS at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ 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 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'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.Ìý
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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 Ìýor Ìýfor inquiries.