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ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 The second 𝙍𝙤𝙖𝙙𝙢𝙖𝙥𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙉𝙪𝙘𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧 conference will be co-chaired by Sweden’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Business and Industry, Ebba Busch. Organised by the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency, this high-level event will bring government and industry together to advance nuclear energy in the pursuit of #netzero. Following the inaugural conference in 2023 which convened 20️ energy ministers, 30️ industry CEOs and several nuclear associations, the second edition will be held on 19-20 September in Paris. At the conference, senior government officials and industry executives will work together to address the current challenges for nuclear new build, particularly: 💶 financing; 👷♀️ human resources; 🏗️ supply chain readiness. Read more 🖱️ https://lnkd.in/gBTzHdYy

The medical sector’s rapid advancements in ionising radiation technologies, along with the expansion of the nuclear sector in many countries, is leading to a global increase in exposure to ionising radiation for workers, members of the public and the environment. 🌍 In this context, concerns about the adverse effects and health risks of low-dose and low-dose-rate radiation on humans and other species are becoming more important in societal decision-making. ☢️ However, the effects of low-dose radiation on health and their biological mechanisms in humans and non-human species are not fully understood. In this context, the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency and EPRI organised jointly a workshop on low-dose research co-ordination, bringing together experts from around the world to discuss recent developments and to share knowledge. The two-day event featured sessions on technical and practical aspects, such as addressing weaknesses in low-dose research co-ordination and governance and ensuring clear risk communication. 🗨️ The critical need for increased funding for low-dose research was identified, highlighting its importance for mobility, training and economic support for scientists. 👩🔬 Experts also stressed the value of communication activities, particularly those aimed at younger audiences, to attract new talent. Workshop proceedings will be published jointly by the NEA and EPRI. Read more 🖱️ https://lnkd.in/eXzP_HGX

⚛️ 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙪𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙛𝙡𝙪𝙞𝙙 𝙙𝙮𝙣𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙘𝙨 (𝘾𝙁𝘿) can be used to solve three-dimensional flows, with some advantages compared to more global models but also challenges that hinder their use in nuclear safety applications. For over two decades, the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency's Working Group on Analysis and Management of Accidents (WGAMA) has been exploring the potential for CFD to be used to enhance nuclear safety. This work has specifically been conducted through the CFD-Task Group. The group is now in its 6th phase and on 11-12 July 2024 nearly 40 experts from 13 countries convened to discuss group's activities related to supporting the expanded use of computational fluid dynamics for nuclear reactor safety. Hosted by the German national research institute Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ), the meeting also focused on the organisation of a workshop on computational fluid dynamics for nuclear power plant safety (the so-called CFD4NRS workshop). The next edition will be co-organised with the Japan Atomic Energy Agency and will be held in Mito, Japan on 10-12 December 2025. 📅 Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eu6ajvAT

🌐Second International Workshop on Medical Radioisotopes Supply 🌐 OECD Nuclear Energy Agency is co-organising the 2nd edition of International Workshop on Medical Radioisotopes Supply with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC). The workshop will gather governmental decision makers, private sector representatives, health organisations and researchers to chart the development of secure supply chains for conventional and innovative #nuclear radioisotopes in the medical field. 🔍Key topics include: 🔬 The role of Lutetium-177 (177Lu), Actinium-225 (225Ac) and other innovative radioisotopes 🔄 Strengthening supply chain resiliency through supply and demand monitoring 🏥 Critical infrastructure needs across medical systems 📅 When: 24 - 25 October 2024 📍 Where: Paris, France 🔗Registration and more information: https://lnkd.in/ekV4jWUF

🎓📣 Registrations are open for the 2024 edition of the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲 (𝗧𝗗𝗕) 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 📣 🎓 Join the NEA online for a course on thermodynamic data collection and assessment. This course will introduce young scientists to the latest NEA TDB Project activities and standards, and guide them through the critical evaluation and data assessment process using real system examples. 🗓️ When? 10 October 2024, 2 PM (4-hour duration) 💻Where? Online 💵 How much? Free of charge ⏳ Registration deadline: 4 October 2024 ℹ️ More information and registration ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eQx8VV6P

Happy 30th anniversary to the Shielding Aspects of Accelerators, Targets and Irradiation Facilities (SATIF) community 🎉 The SATIF workshops started in 1994 in Arlington (Texas), United States, and have since then evolved into bustling, four-day events that address the state-of-the-art of a continuously growing field. At the heart of all SATIF workshops is the exchange of views and information on the latest accelerator project developments, updates on the different simulation tools, and related benchmarking. The latest edition, SATIF-16, gathered the expert community in Italy and featured: 🔵 sessions on shielding and dosimetry; 🔵 presentations on induced reactivity which stressed the importance of preserving the operational history and material catalogue of a given facility, and showcased how detailed simulations of induced reactivity can inform and optimise outage planning and decommissioning; 🔵 a session on hadron therapy highlighting the challenges in implementing radiation protection measures for accelerators in hospitals and urban areas; 🔵 discussions on novel laser-driven accelerators. The event was hosted by the Italian National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN) and co-organised with Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR). 📅 The SATIF-17 workshop will take place in 2026 at the Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) in Korea. https://lnkd.in/g8DUMQeJ

🎓🎓🎓 Apply for the 2024 edition of the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency 𝙉𝙪𝙘𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙍𝙞𝙨𝙠 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚 (RCTC)! This course includes multiple sessions to discuss the fundamentals of risk communication, effective risk communication techniques and practical implementation over four days. 👩🏭 Applications are open to professionals working in #nuclear regulatory organisations, technical scientific support organisations, agencies for radioactive waste management and other related governmental organisations responsible for communicating about nuclear and radiological risks. ⏳ Application deadline: 23 August 2024 📍 Location: Ottawa, Canada More information and registration ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eBAtKTab

NEW PUBLICATION 📘 Selected Ancillary Compounds of Interest to Radioactive Waste Management 📘 The OECD Nuclear Energy Agency released Volume 15 in the "Chemical Thermodynamics" series, featuring expert reviews of the chemical thermodynamics of key chemical elements in #nuclear technology and waste management. 📚 Key highlights: 🧪 Expert reviews on phosphates, carbonates, aqueous borate species, and more; 👩🔬 Compiled by a team of four internationally recognised experts; 📊 New tables of selected values for formation and reaction data and an extensive bibliography; 🔬 Critical insights for scientists involved in performance assessment of deep geological disposal sites for radioactive waste. 📥 Download here: https://lnkd.in/eMaRWTeQ

📢CALL FOR REGISTRATIONS: Safety Case Symposium 2024 📢 The OECD Nuclear Energy Agency is organising the Safety Case Symposium 2024, focusing on advancing the construction of safe deep geological repositories (DGRs) for high-level #radioactive waste. With numerous national programmes advancing towards licensing and realising their #DGRs for high-level radioactive waste, this symposium offers a vital platform to discuss the evolution and implementation of safety cases, featuring insights from international programmes at various stages of development. Join us to explore key topics such as: 🔍 Success factors in safety cases supporting licensing steps; 📈 Evolution of safety cases through initial, site-specific, and construction stages; 📊 Role of requirements management systems and information, data, and knowledge management (IDKM); 👩🔬 Engagement with early career scientists to build a sustainable network for the future. 📅 Date: 8-10 October 2024 📍 Location: Budapest, Hungary 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eDgGdNxZ

⚛️#Decommissioning and legacy management of complex nuclear sites requires a careful assessment, control, and management of risks. To provide the best guidance on how to prepare a reliable, effective and efficient process, the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency established an Expert Group dedicated to a Holistic Process for Decision Making on Decommissioning and Management of Complex Sites (HDCS). ⚛️ 📋 Active since 2020, the group also develops guidelines and key decisions needed to implement such process. To discuss the ongoing work, group members gathered on 10-12 June in Paris. The group also made significant progress towards the publication of the upcoming technical report. This report will: 🏗️ Describe the holistic process for decision making on decommissioning and management of complex sites; 📚 Present case studies; 🔍 Integrate valuable external feedback received during dissemination events. 💡🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eipEB3ie