The International Vacuum Congress is coming to Sydney in September 2025. See our Congress homepage at IVC-23 Main Page for all details.

The theme of the Congress is:

Quantum Technology, Energy, Environmental Sustainability, and Human Brain Interfaces: The Pillars of our Future

See the new IVC-23 Main Page for details

The Vacuum Society of Australia promotes and supports the use of vacuum science and technology in Australia and the Pacific and Indian Ocean Rim regions. We achieve this through our activities in four overlapping areas: education, research, development, and industry.

CORPORATE MEMBERS

Our corporate members generously support the VSA. We encourage you to contact them for any vacuum related needs.

EDUCATION

Intense Short Courses
Schools
Workshops
Lecture Series
Degree Courses

RESEARCH

Applied Surface Science
Electronic Materials & Processing
Plasma Science & Technique
Surface Science
Biointerfaces
Nanometer Structures
Surface Engineering
Thin Film
Vacuum Science & Technology

DEVELOPMENT

Awards
Bursaries
Scientific Meetings and Workshops
Conferences and Congresses
Partnerships
National and Regional Advocacy
Career Advice and Support
Forums, Newsletters and Publications

INDUSTRY

Tours
Exhibitions
Regulations and Standards
Networking Events
National and Regional Advocacy
Forums, Newsletters and Publications

PARTNERSHIPS

International Union of Vacuum Science, Techniques and Application
Australian Institute of Physics