The Centre for Advanced Microscopy (CAM) provides open access, state-of-the art microscopy and microanalysis equipment and expertise to national and international researchers, students and industry partners in the materials and life sciences.

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News

Blossom by Blossom by Michael Frese
Friday, 22 Aug 2025

CAM’s annual image competition celebrates outstanding images supported by our facility. Entries are now being accepted for our 2025 competition. Images from all instruments and disciplines are welcome.

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SEM image of a chickpea pollen cell
Tuesday, 05 Aug 2025

In a stunning display of micro-scale artistry, Asma Muhammad Hanif, a PhD candidate
from the Chan group, Research School of Biology has won the 'Cool Science' category
at Training Centre for Future Crops Development annual meeting's image competition
earlier in June this year.

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Tuesday, 22 Oct 2024

Thanks to everyone who entered the 2024 CAM Image Competition. We have picked the winners!

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Two people using ZEISS UltraPlus microscope

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CAM staff photo march 2025

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