ANU Centre for Advanced Microscopy

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

ZEISS Ultraplus image
Friday, 28 Aug 2026

Applications are now open for the new Microscopy Australia Access Scheme.

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SEM insect eye
Friday, 21 Aug 2026

Canberra school students are gaining unprecedented access to advanced microscopy through a new partnership between CAM and the national InspireSTEM program.

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Cathodoluminescence (CL) image of zircon grains showing distinct internal zoning.
Tuesday, 12 May 2026

The Hitachi SU7000 at the Centre for Advanced Microscopy (CAM), Australian National University (ANU), represents a major addition to the centre’s microanalysis and imaging capabilities. This advanced scanning electron microscope delivers high-resolution imaging and comprehensive microanalytical functionality within a single, versatile platform, supporting a wide range of research applications across both the physical and life sciences.

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CAM staff photo march 2025

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