Australian Microbeam Analysis Society (AMAS)

AMAS is a special interest group of the Australian Microscopy and Microanalysis Society (AMMS)

Email: [email protected]

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Day 2 of AMAS XVII underway in Melbourne.

Strong scientific sessions, engaged discussion, and excellent contributions across microscopy and microanalysis.

Looking forward to another full day of talks.

#AMAS2026 #microscopy #microanalysis

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The AMAS XVII 2026 scientific program is now available, including speaker times.

View the program: https://t.co/6yp80acSi3

#AMAS2026 #microscopy #microanalysis

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Applications are open for AMAS XVII student bursaries!

Open to HDR students, ECRs (<5 yrs post-PhD) & technical staff (<10 yrs experience).

Deadline: end of the month.
Apply: https://t.co/rS6Hw7LfyW
#AMAS2026 #microscopy #microanalysis

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Registration for AMAS XVII 2026 is now open!

📅 9–13 Feb 2026 – Melbourne

🔹 Register: https://t.co/PTJmtSDpEZ

🔹 Accommodation: https://t.co/TqJRwWKXBo

#AMAS2026 #microscopy #microanalysis

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Workshop spotlight: Monte Carlo – Theory & Applications. Mon 9 Feb 2026, 9:00 start, CSIRO Clayton.

Overview + hands-on with CASINO, MCXray, DTSA II, SS_MC.
Bring a Windows 11 laptop.
Details: https://t.co/J6hnJ6FaGF
#AMAS2026 #microanalysis

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Workshop spotlight: Soft X-ray Spectroscopy – Tue 10 Feb 2026 (all day).

Latest in detectors, SXES gratings, and WDSX techniques.

Details: https://t.co/rV8KGkaHwW
#AMAS2026 #microscopy #spectroscopy

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Workshop spotlight: Cryo-EPMA Microanalysis & Imaging – Mon 9 Feb 2026 (afternoon).

Techniques for hydrated & temperature-sensitive minerals, with live demos at CSIRO EPMA labs.

Details: https://t.co/dYubMltOqB
#AMAS2026 #microscopy #microanalysis

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Workshop spotlight: Synchrotron Hands-on Beamline Workshops – Tue 10 Feb 2026.

Mount samples, collect data & analyse results with beamline scientists at the Australian Synchrotron.

Details: https://t.co/zS5j07n0Sc
#AMAS2026 #microscopy #synchrotron

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AMAS XVII workshop line-up confirmed.

9–10 Feb 2026, Melbourne:

Synchrotron Intro

Synchrotron Beamlines

Cryo-EPMA

SXES

Monte Carlo

Advanced Specimen Prep

Laser Ablation

Details: https://t.co/bA2dyGQhCz
#AMAS2026 #microscopy #microanalysis

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Save the date: AMAS XVII will be in Melbourne, Feb 2026. Workshops: 9–10 Feb (CSIRO & ANSTO Synchrotron) Symposium: 11–13 Feb (Pullman Albert Park) Details: https://t.co/UTYINpxDb3 #microscopy #microanalysis #AMAS2026

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We would like to thank our coffee cart sponsor Hitachi and NewSpec!

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The AMAS XVI Conference Dinner, sponsored by ThermoFisher Scientific, starts at 6pm on Thursday in Room Three Sixty (Y Block) at QUT Gardens Point, adjacent to Old Government House.

https://t.co/rOXeRirHWo

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Don't forget! Tonight's social function, sponsored by AXT, starts at 5:30pm at Old Government House, QUT Gardens Point.

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We would like to show our appreciation for the wonderful Welcome Reception last night sponsored by JEOL

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Another amazing day of workshops yesterday. A very special thank you to all of our workshop sponsors, speakers and organisers for a great first two days of AMAS XVI!

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Wednesday’s AMAS XVI social function, sponsored by AXT, starts at 5:30pm at Old Government House, QUT Gardens Point.

https://t.co/sKbOUbxw2Q

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The AMAS XVI Welcome Reception, sponsored by JEOL, starts at 6pm TONIGHT at The Cube, in the Science and Engineering Center (P Block Foyer), at QUT Gardens Point.

https://t.co/9wuoNxU5r0

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Check out some photos from our workshops on day one! Looking forward to another full day of great information tomorrow 🔬

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The AMAS XVI workshops on Monday and Tuesday start at 8:30am at The University of Queensland (UQ) St Lucia Campus, in the Andrew N. Liveris Building (Building 46). Click for map:

https://t.co/wKn0gB8YMM

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Delegates to AMAS XVI should now have received their handbook, which includes all the important information and directions for workshops, symposium sessions, and social functions. You can also download it here:

https://t.co/fCKqsx6aOz

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