Registration for funded places

A limited number of fully funded places are available for participants to attend the PrimeSCI! Synchrotron Tours and Lab Sessions, who would not be able to attend without financial support. You are NOT required to complete the Humanitix registration form. Please complete the equity access form for eligibility.

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Synchrotron Science Workshops

Advances in scientific understanding rely on developments in technology and society’s needs. Students can take part in experiments using specialised equipment to illustrate concepts in physics of interaction of light and energy, nuclear physics and radioactivity.

The program also includes a tour of the Australian Synchrotron where participants will learn what makes the facility so unique - a rare chance to see this world class facility. (2.5hrs)

(Topic taught at Year 9/10 curriculum level)

How do particle accelerators work? Curious about the Synchrotron research being conducted locally? These questions and more will be answered in the hands-on physics lab session where students can take part in experiments using specialised equipment to learn about the behaviour of electrons in electric and magnetic fields.

The program also includes a tour of the Australian Synchrotron where participants will learn what makes the facility so unique. (4.5 hrs)

(Topic taught at Year 11 curriculum level)

Workshop details

Enrolment fee

  • $39.50 per participant for 2.5 hour workshop (plus $0.50 Humanitix fee), for tour & lab session
  • $54.50 per participant for 4.5 hour workshop (plus $0.50 Humanitix fee), for tour & lab session
  • $39.50 per participant for 2.5 hour workshop (plus $0.50 Humanitix fee), for second lab session only*
     

Please note:

  • children must be booked into their correct 2026 school year level only
  • visitor information will be provided once registered.

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