Julie Turner of Loughborough University has been appointed as the new President of AURPO. She took over from Pete Cole of University of Liverpool at the AGM on 5 September.

This year’s Annual Conference took place in early September at the University of Sussex.  It was a great success with nearly 100 attendees and 15 exhibitors.  The 2 day event with optional workshop on day 3 gave the opportunity for much networking in addition to the sessions.  Look out for details of the 2024 event […]

The University Laser Safety Forum was held at Loughborough University on the 11th of July. This was a great opportunity to bring together colleagues who work within the higher education sector who work with lasers or provide laser safety advice, this resulted in several interesting discussions. The day began with an update on university laser […]

The Certificate of Professional Development in Radiation Protection course is run by the Association of University Radiation Protection Officers (AURPO) and the University of Strathclyde in order to assist those seeking a career as a radiation protection professional to demonstrate the required core of knowledge and core competencies in accordance with Annex 3 of the […]

Early Careers Professional – free registration at this Annual Conference plus travel & hotel; for those in the first 10 years of their RP career. For this award, you must be a member of AURPO. AURPO Professional Development Award – a free place on the next AURPO/Strathclyde Certificate of Professional Development in Radiation Protection distance learning […]

5 – 6 September 2023, University of Sussex The delegate booking form has just been released for AURPO’s Annual Conference. With a jam packed technical programme, social meals, exhibition and networking opportunities, this is certainly a conference not to be missed.  We can’t wait for you to join us, especially as we will be somewhere […]

AURPO has received a heartwarming letter from King Charles III, thanking the Association after we sent a letter of condolence on the loss of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

This year’s Annual Conference was held in Liverpool in early September. It was a tremendous success and an excellent networking opportunity. A review will be sent to members in the next Newsletter. View the gallery and programme from the event.

Mike Sobanski (University of Cardiff) was presented with AURPO’s highest honour at the Annual Dinner on 7th September. Mike is pictured centre with AURPO President Pete Cole (left) and Chris Murdock (right).