The FREDMANS project (EC Grant Agreement 101060800) aims to increase safety and efficiency in both nuclear power generation and spent fuel recycling. The transition from oxide fuel to a denser fissile material with higher thermal conductivity, such as a nitride fuel, can increase both the operational safety and the economic impact of nuclear power. At the same time, a transition to a greener society in both the generation and use of electricity will drastically increase the consumption of finite materials.

Thus, the project addresses the most current issues regarding advanced manufacturing, recyclability, waste management and industrial applications, with a focus on nitride fuel. On all these topics, the crucial aspect of safety is given great attention and, since the real safety of future nuclear systems is achieved through well-educated people, FREDMANS implements an extensive Training & Education program.

The Summer School on “Actinide Science and Innovative Nuclear Fuel Cycles” will address topics reflecting the challenges posed by innovative reactor systems from the point of view of nuclear fuel design and the associated fuel cycle and intends to stimulate the interest of students and young scientists and improve their understanding and knowledge in the field of advanced nuclear fuels, throughout all stages of the fuel cycle.

The summer school lectures will cover all relevant scientific and technical aspects, from the basics of actinide science to the latest scientific developments in fabrication, recycling and waste treatment techniques.

The FREDMANS project aims to implement an education and training programme in the field of nuclear fuels that complements the research-development activities it addresses. Young scientists with relevant theoretical and, above all, practical knowledge will be trained in the E&T programme answering the needs for skills and abilities in the field of nuclear fuels, combining theoretical courses with hands-on training sessions, thus ensuring the transfer of the valuable experience gained by the specialists with outstanding competencies in this field.

Topics:

The 5-day hands on training session, organized by CHALMERS and KTH under the FREDMANS Project, will be consisting of a mixture of lectures and practical laboratory exercises:

• Introduction to radiation protection and lab safety to obtain laboratory admission
• Lectures on actinide chemistry, actinide nitride synthesis techniques and nitride fuel properties
• Pratical tasks will focus on:
  • Fabrication of Uranium precursor material by the internal gelation technique
  • Nitride synthesis from precursor material by carbothermic reduction
  • Material characterization (X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy and elemental analysis)

Expected audience:

This course is mainly addressed to:  Master students, PhD students, young researchers.

Due to the hands-on activities and on-site availabilities, the audience is limited to maximum 12 trainees.

We are pleased to announce the opening of applications for the prestigious 22nd ESARDA Course on Nuclear Safeguards and Non-Proliferation to be held on 15-19 April 2024.

The course is organized by the JRC – Joint Research Centre of the European Commission and the ESARDA Training and Knowledge Management working group.

It is recognized by the European Nuclear Education Network and is being facilitated through MC3.01/18 Safeguards Training and Education Project funded by the EU.

Short Description: This intensive one-week online course offers a comprehensive overview of the global nuclear non-proliferation system, including the Non-Proliferation Treaty, safeguards technology, and export control.

Target Audience: Masters degree students, researchers, and professionals in nuclear engineering, policy, security studies, and related fields who are keen to enhance their knowledge and skills in nuclear safeguards and non-proliferation.

More info about MC3.01/18 Safeguards Training and Education Project can be found at: http://nuclearsafeguards.eu/

Further information on the course, is available here:  https://esarda.jrc.ec.europa.eu/events/22nd-esarda-course-nuclear-safeguards-and-non-proliferation-2024-04-15_en

INSC/ 2018/ 401-261 Safeguards Training and Education Project (MC3.01/18)

FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION

FREDMANS project (https://enen.eu/index.php/portfolio/fredmans-project/ ) aims to increase safety and efficiency in both nuclear power production and the recycling of spent fuel. The research-development activities it addresses are complemented by an education and training programme in the field of nuclear fuels.

Young scientists with relevant theoretical and, above all, practical knowledge will be trained in the E&T programme answering the needs for skills and abilities in the field of nuclear fuels, combining theoretical courses with hands-on training sessions, thus ensuring the transfer of valuable experience gained by the specialists with outstanding competencies in this field.

Topics:

The first training session dedicates its courses/lectures and hands-on training to:

• Fuel characteristics and performances requested for an LFR reactor
• Basics of nuclear fuel fabrication and characterisation

Expected audience:

This course is mainly addressed to:  Students, Master students, PhD students, young researchers.

Due to the hands-on activities and existing availabilities, the audience is limited to 12 trainees.

COMPLETE – no more applications accepted !!!

Nicosia, 12-16 June 2023

Venue: Nicosia

Objectives

• to get familiar with the basics and gain an understanding of the basic principles of Nuclear Chemistry and Radiochemistry
• to get familiar with radioactivity and radionuclides and their application in medicine, industry and environmental protection
• to be able to understand hazards associated with radiation and basic protection skills
• to gain information on different issues associated with nuclear energy and radiation and future needs

Target Group:

This training course aims at delivering the basics of Nuclear Chemistry and Radiochemistry and Radionuclide/Radioactivity  Applications in modern society.

Participants should have interests in Natural Sciences, Radiochemistry, Nuclear Medicine and a basic knowledge of radioactive decay and radionuclides.

This Summer School targets high school/college students through to bachelor students

This course is Organised in the frame of the A-CINCH project: Augmented Cooperation in education and Training in nuclear and Radiochemistry

 This grant application process is parallel to the application for the course on the page: https://eshop.cinch-project.eu/products?page=1&date=upcoming

NEW DATES !!!

Gothenburg ,8-11 May 2023

The course is organized by the A-CINCH consortium, and it consists of 2 parts:

1. Theoretical preparation – follow-up discussions on-site.
2. Hands-on training that will take place at CHALMERS, Institute of Technology

All teaching will be in English.

Description:

The course provides fundamental theoretical knowledge of principles and concepts on Plutonium and Actinide chemistry. It consists of a theoretical part and on-site face-to-face teaching.

The theoretical knowledge is complemented by practical hands-on training in the selected radioanalytical methods.

The practical hands-on component will take place in active laboratories at the Department of Nuclear Chemistry of Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg.

Target group:

This dedicated training course has been designed for individuals with at least Masters’ level Chemistry background, who need to extend their skills and knowledge of nuclear and radiochemistry to the field of application of radionuclides and ionising radiation in analytical chemistry.

All teaching will be in English.

This grant application process is parallel to the application for the course on the page: https://eshop.cinch-project.eu/products/Hands-on-Training-on-Working-with-Plutonium-and-Actinides/59

The JRC – Joint Research Centre of the European Commission Announces the 21st ESARDA COURSE on Nuclear Safeguards and Non-Proliferation to be held in spring 2023.

Short Description: This 1-week course addresses the topics of Nuclear Safeguards and Non Proliferation which is accounted as both an ESARDA and SATE Project course based (3 ECTS can be recognized).

The SaTE project is a EC DG INTPA (former DG DEVCO) funded project under contract no. INSC/2018/401-261 and implemented by ENEN

Target Audience: Masters degree students, in particular nuclear engineering students, but also to young professionals and International Relations / law students.

More info about the targeted audience (within the SaTE project framework)  can be found at: http://nuclearsafeguards.eu/

Further information on the ESARDA course, is available here: https://esarda.jrc.ec.europa.eu/events/21st-esarda-course-2023-04-24_en 

The SaTE project is Funded by the European Union

Ljubljana, 13-17 June 2022

The course is organized by the A-CINCH Consortium and it consists of 2 parts (see and sign up at https://moodle.cinch-project.eu/).

The first part is delivered as distance learning course and will take place at moodle.cinch-project.eu. It will include an introduction to radiochemical spectroscopic analysis of alpha, beta and gamma emitters with theoretical considerations. In addition to that, gamma spectroscopy of environmental samples will be covered, as well as determination of uranium by alpha-particle spectrometry and determination of Po-210 by alpha-particle spectrometry and Pb-210 by beta counting. Participants have to successfully finish this course before entering the on-site course.

The second part will include practical hands-on training and will take place at the Jožef Stefan Institute, Department of Environmental Sciences. It will include hands-on experience in determining uranium in calcite samples, Po-210, Pb-210 in fish samples and Cs-137 in water.

All teaching will be in English.

This grant application process is parallel to the application for the course on the page: https://eshop.cinch-project.eu/products/Hands-on-training-on-analysis-of-alpha-beta-and-gamma-emitters-by-radiochemical-spectroscopic-techniques/57 

The JRC – Joint Research Centre of the European Commission Announces the 20th ESARDA COURSE on Nuclear Safeguards and Non-Proliferation to be held in spring 2022, co-organised by the JRC and the ESARDA TKM Working Group.

Short Description: This 1-week course addresses Nuclear Safeguards and Non Proliferation which is accounted as both an ESARDA and SaTE Project course based (3 ECTS can be recognized).

Target Audience: Masters degree students, in particular nuclear engineering students, but also to young professionals and International Relations / law students.

More info about the targeted audience (within the SaTE project framework)  can be found at: http://nuclearsafeguards.eu/

Further information on the ESARDA course, is available here: https://esarda.jrc.ec.europa.eu/events/20th-esarda-course_en

The SaTE project was produced with the financial support of the European Commission.

ELSE Diploma Training

(5-16 Sept 2022  in Nice + 5-6 June 2023 hybrid)

The ELSE project aims to develop a new research-based approach for education in the domain of leadership for safety.

Participants will strengthen their understanding of leadership for safety problematics and develop the ability to critically and knowledgeably practice their leadership skills in nuclear and radiological working environments.
Based on a multidisciplinary approach drawing on most recent academic research results, and including the development of a personal project supervised by a senior expert, this course is designed to complement the existing training curricula currently provided by the nuclear sector organizations, including IAEA.

Candidates are expected to attend both sessions: 5-16 Sept 2022 in Nice, France and 5-6 June 2023 hybrid mode

• More detail information about the training
• Download the syllabus of the course
• Check list for application

Milan, 14-17 September 2021

The course is organized by INTEGRATED NUCLEAR LABORATORIES CeSNEF, the Department of Energy of the Politecnico di Milano.

The course consists of a theoretical part on fundamentals of chemical dosimetry and gel dosimetry, which will be delivered through distance learning. The Hands-on Training part provides the basic practical skills for preparation, irradiation and analysis (0D, 2D and, partially, 3D) of chemical dosimeters and gel dosimeters.  All teaching will be in English.

 This grant application process is parallel to the application for the course on the page:< https://eshop.cinch-project.eu/products/Hands-on-Training-on-Chemical-Dosimetry/48

The European Nuclear Education Network (ENEN) as Host Organization and in collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), is organizing a Virtual  Nuclear Energy Management (NEM) School that is scheduled to take place from 22 November to 3 December 2021 ONLINE

Objectives

• Raise participants’ awareness about recent developments in nuclear energy
• Broaden participants’ understanding of key issues and challenges associated with nuclear energy
• Introduce participants to leadership and managerial competencies needed to successfully run a nuclear power programme

The JRC Announces the 19th ESARDA COURSE on Nuclear Safeguards and Non Proliferation to be held in spring 2021, co-organised by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre and the ESARDA TKM Working Group.

Short Description: This 1-week course addresses Nuclear Safeguards and Non Proliferation which is accounted as both an ESARDA and SATE Project course based (within the latter, 3 ECTS can be recognized). The SaTE project is funded by EC DG-DEVCO under agreement NSI/401-261.

Target Audience: Masters degree students, in particular nuclear engineering students, but also to young professionals and International Relations / law students. More info about the targeted audience can be found at: nuclearsafeguards.eu