Electron Microscope Unit (EMU)

Who we are
The Electron Microscope Unit provides world-class electron microscopy capabilities to support research, teaching, and problem-solving across academia and industry. Our state-of-the-art facilities and expertise enable advanced exploration in both physical and biological sciences.
Our unit houses a comprehensive suite of electron microscopes and specialized sample preparation facilities, supporting high-resolution structural imaging, chemical composition spectroscopy, and nanoscale mapping for materials analysis. In biological sciences, we offer analysis of specimens ranging from whole tissues to nanometric macromolecules, enabling research in structural biology and biomedical fields.
With a team of 17 academic and technical experts, we provide specialized services, training, and collaborative opportunities to advance your research and analytical needs.
We invite you to explore our facilities and connect with us for training, research collaborations, or technical support.
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Fees
The new user registration fee is $300 per new user. The new user fee entitles the user to training in microscope use, specimen preparation and scientific/technical support from EMU staff. This will be applied at the first billing cycle after registration. All instrument use will be charged hourly with no additional charges for training and support.
Charges for the various techniques and for consumables are listed below. If you have any questions, please contact us.
How to access
EMU offers training, service, and collaboration for students, researchers, and industry professionals. To begin using our facilities, please complete the enquiry form, opens in a new window for general inquiries, training requests, or collaboration opportunities. If you experience any issues with the form or need further assistance, don’t hesitate to contact us at EMUAdmin@unsw.edu.au. We look forward to helping you access our advanced electron microscopy capabilities.
Industry solutions
We are able to tailor solutions to your specific need and can provide fee for service or hands on training for independent access to our microscopes and sample preparation equipment.
Our microscopes provide imaging and compositional analysis from the millimeter down to atomic scale, with applications in many fields including advanced manufacturing, medical devices, defense, chemistry, engineering and geology.
Contact Dr Simon Hager, opens in a new window to discuss how we can help you and to obtain a quote.
Contact us
Electron Microscope Unit
Basement
June Griffith Building (F10)
UNSW Sydney, NSW 2052
Email: EMUAdmin@unsw.edu.au
Get in touch about your project
We offer a range of services that can be tailored to your needs. Please send us an enquiry to get started.