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Ukraine: How the nuclear community can help

Ukraine: How the nuclear community can help

UNENE, as a member of the nuclear community working together throughout the world, is aware of particular challenges for our colleagues in Ukraine, both students and academics, as well as nuclear industry workers. And we want to support efforts for safety of nuclear facilities, and all the personnel involved, including the important steps by the IAEA.

 
We’re hiring! UNENE seeks Operations Director

We’re hiring! UNENE seeks Operations Director

Director, Operations & Outreach

 
Applications opening soon for the IAEA’s Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme for women in nuclear

Applications opening soon for the IAEA’s Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme for women in nuclear

The Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) aims to inspire and encourage young women to pursue a career in nuclear related fields, by providing highly motivated female students with scholarships for Master’s programmes and an opportunity to pursue an internship facilitated by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The next application call is scheduled to open in mid-July 2022 and will close by beginning of October 2022.

 
UNENE R&D Workshop offers a glimpse into the future

UNENE R&D Workshop offers a glimpse into the future

At UNENE’s three-day seminar in December 2021, participants learn about the latest developments in government direction, industry investment and activities as well as what researchers are working on in the labs to inform policy, business and career decisions.

 
Building culture to fight climate change

Building culture to fight climate change

Lowering cost and tightening schedule on big nuclear projects isn’t just good for shareholder returns; it could be the linchpin to ensuring the world can meet its net zero goals. Nuclear Promise X President/CEO, and UNENE M.Eng. graduate, Bharath Nangia tells us why nuclear efficiency is so important to fighting climate change, and explains the vital role of collaboration.

 
UNENE Members celebrate International Women’s Day

UNENE Members celebrate International Women’s Day

ada, UNENE members are celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD). This year’s theme is #BreakTheBias and the universities stepped up to share their experiences, challenges, accomplishments and plans for the future.

 
IAEA holds student video contest on the role of nuclear in the fight against climate change, deadline Feb. 28

IAEA holds student video contest on the role of nuclear in the fight against climate change, deadline Feb. 28

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) invites student to submit videos for a contest on the role of nuclear technology in addressing climate change. Finalist videos will be presented at the International Conference on Nuclear Knowledge Management and Human Resource Development: Challenges and Opportunities in Moscow this summer.

 
NWMO releases community engagement report on Integrated Strategy for Radioactive Waste

NWMO releases community engagement report on Integrated Strategy for Radioactive Waste

Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) engaged with Canadian and Indigenous peoples about Canada’s Integrated Strategy on Radioactive Waste and released a What We Heard report on the commonly heard themes.

 
Modernizing Canada’s radioactive waste policy

Modernizing Canada’s radioactive waste policy

Natural Resources Canada releases a report entitled What We Heard: Modernizing Canada’s Policy for Radioactive Waste Management and Decommissioning and invites feedback on policy.

 
UNENE President to be featured in new episode of OCNI’s The Leader Series, Feb. 18

UNENE President to be featured in new episode of OCNI’s The Leader Series, Feb. 18

Jerry Hopwood will sit down for a conversation with Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCNI) President and CEO Ron Oberth in an upcoming episode of The Leaders Series, on February 18.