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Sixth NuScale SMR simulator opens, in Korea

Sixth NuScale SMR simulator opens, in Korea

NuScale Power Corporation has announced the opening of the first privately-funded NuScale Energy Exploration Centre at Seoul National University in partnership with GS Energy Corporation, Doosan Enerbility and Samsung C&T Corporation.

New Nuclear 14 November 2023

Fusion report focuses on future workforce challenges

Fusion report focuses on future workforce challenges

The UK's Fusion Cluster report Growing the fusion workforce: Challenges and opportunities for the future says that "having the correct breadth and depth of skills is crucial" and says the sector must learn from other STEM industries in tackling issues such as lack of diversity.

New Nuclear 08 November 2023

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Staff levels at Zaporizhzhia in spotlight

Staff levels at Zaporizhzhia in spotlight

The International Atomic Energy Agency says it is continuing to monitor the status, training and condition of staff at the nuclear power plant - while the Russian operators say that there are enough staff to maintain it in "self-sufficiency" mode.

Regulation & Safety 06 November 2023

IAEA unveils nuclear security training centre

IAEA unveils nuclear security training centre

The International Atomic Energy Agency's new Nuclear Security Training and Demonstration Centre allows participants to learn about the physical protection of nuclear and other radioactive material, as well as detection and response to criminal acts involving nuclear material and facilities.

Regulation & Safety 04 October 2023

Viewpoint: WiN Global launch global mentoring programme for nuclear

Viewpoint: WiN Global launch global mentoring programme for nuclear

At World Nuclear Symposium 2023, Women in Nuclear Global announced the launch of its global mentoring programme. "Mentoring is crucial in supporting career development, personal growth and promoting diverse and inclusive leadership in all areas of the nuclear industry," says WiN Global President Dominique Mouillot.

Perspectives 27 September 2023

UK nuclear workforce at highest for 20 years, says NIA

UK nuclear workforce at highest for 20 years, says NIA

The number of people employed in the civil nuclear sector in the UK has risen to 77,413, according to the Nuclear Industry Association's annual Jobs Map survey.

Nuclear Policies 12 September 2023

The challenge of recruiting a rapidly growing nuclear workforce

The challenge of recruiting a rapidly growing nuclear workforce

The planned expansion of nuclear energy across the world means many more workers will be needed in the sector. Panellists at World Nuclear Symposium 2023 gave their views on the best ways to recruit staff, and a new mentoring initiative was announced.

Nuclear Policies 08 September 2023

Iran unveils home-grown reactor simulator

Iran unveils home-grown reactor simulator

Iran's nuclear professionals are now able to train using a fully Iranian-designed and built reactor simulator.

Regulation & Safety 06 September 2023

PEJ teams up with university for nuclear skills development

PEJ teams up with university for nuclear skills development

Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe and Warsaw University of Technology have signed an agreement to cooperate on the training of personnel for Poland's nuclear sector. PEJ is to construct the country's first large-scale nuclear power plant in Pomerania.

New Nuclear 07 August 2023

UAE launches nuclear educational courses

UAE launches nuclear educational courses

A Diploma in Nuclear Technology course has been launched by Nawah Energy Company to educate and train UAE National High School graduates to become local operators at the Barakah nuclear power plant. Meanwhile, the UAE has launched its first MSc Programme in Medical Physics.

New Nuclear 20 July 2023