Radiochemistry Division

Our Division is a meeting place and connection platform for anyone working with radioisotopes in Australia and beyond. Our student, academic, government and industry members engage in a broad range of roles and positions having diverse career paths.

Our purpose

Our Radiochemistry Division was created to:

Promote the unique value and use of radiochemistry and radioanalytical techniques in providing modern real-world solutions and opportunities across all areas of chemistry and scientific endeavours

Provide networking opportunities and support for scientists working in the radiochemistry field, throughout all stages of their career

Assist our members with career and personal development opportunities

Improve the public perception and understanding of radioactivity to include both the risk and benefits

Regular Events

Our Radiochemistry Division is very active in holding regular events. Highlights include:

RACI/SPERA Workshop

Expert lectures and hands-on training radiochemistry techniques

Divisional dinners and mixers

Upcoming non-RACI event: The Centre for Ecology and Hydrology in the UK will be conducting an online Radiological Environment Protection course for the Australasian region from 9 - 27 November. For more information and to register, go to https://www.ceh.ac.uk/training/radiological-environmental-protection-south-pacific

Divisional committee

Position Name
Chair - Dr Nigel Lengkeek
Treasurer - Mr Peter Scott Medley
Secretary - Benjamin Fraser

Become involved

If you would like more information on our Radiochemistry Division or how to become involved please contact us

Chemistry in Australia Magazine

You will have online access to 4 quarterly issues of Chemistry in Australia, the RACI’s member magazine, per year.

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