Please note: The program and abstract booklet may be subject to change.
The RACI Research and Development Topics conference was founded in 1992 by Professor Neil W. Barnett of Deakin University. Based initially on the Analytical Research Forum run by the Royal Society of Chemistry in the UK, RACI R&D Topics was first held in 1993 at Deakin. It has since grown to include multiple universities from across Australia, attracting in excess of 100 delegates annually.
RACI R&D Topics conference is organised primarily by postgraduate students of the hosting university. It is focused on giving postgraduate students the opportunity to share their research with a national audience of students and academics. For many students, this is their first opportunity to network with academics and students from around the country in a research-oriented environment.
We invite Honours and postgraduate students, and young scientists from government/industry, to submit oral presentations and/or poster presentations. We also invite postdoctoral fellows to submit poster presentations. We welcome all supervisors and other researchers that wish to attend the conference to hear the latest research and innovation from the next generation of scientists in analytical and environmental chemistry in Australia, in addition to guest lectures from invited speakers.
In its 31st year, the RACI R&D Topics conference continues to showcase the current and developing research of Australia’s newest scientific minds. Join us this year at the University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia for the RACI R&D Topics Student conference 2025.
Meet Our Speakers
We are excited to welcome our invited speakers:
LOCATION INFORMATION
📍 Conference Venue
Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences Building
4 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000
Ground Floor Foyer & Lecture Theatre G030
Breakout spaces: Balcony and adjacent urban park
Prayer room: Lower mezzanine (Rooms 007 & 008)
🥂 Welcome Reception / Social Mixer
Wednesday 5 November | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Venue: The Golden Wattle (Mezzanine)
110 Pirie St, Adelaide SA 5000
Food and drinks provided.
The Golden Wattle is approximately a 20-minute walk from the conference venue or a short tram ride along North Terrace and King William St.
🍽️ Conference Dinner
Friday 7 November | 6:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Venue: Adelaide Pavilion – Terrace Room
Corner of South Terrace & Peacock Road, Adelaide SA 5000
Dinner tickets are available as an optional add-on to your registration.
If you’ve already registered but would like to attend, it’s not too late — click here to secure your seat!
Abstract Information
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Submissions Closed: Thank you to all who submitted their abstracts.
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Authors Notification of Outcome
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5 September 2025
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For any questions or further information, please contact Mabel Day mabel.day@adelaide.edu.au
✈️ AINSE Student Travel Funding Available! ✈️
Students from AINSE Member Organisations are invited to apply for funding to support economy-class flights to attend the R&D Topics Conference 2025.
Eligibility:
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Must be from an AINSE Member Organisation [Check the list here]
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Must be registered for the conference
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Must have purchased a non-flexible economy airfare (proof required)
If your application is successful, the conference organisers will contact you in due course.
This opportunity is proudly brought to you by the Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering.
Please note: Successful applicants will be notified after the conference.
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Event Terms & Conditions
Cancellation Policy B applies to this event. For full details, view our Cancellation Policy. By registering for this event, you agree to, and will be bound by, the RACI Event Terms and Conditions and Event Code of Conduct.
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