Terms of reference

of the ENS Young Generation Network

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Founding the ENS Young Generation Network in May 1995:
Standing are (left to right) Johan Svenningsson (Sweden), Häkan Holmberg (Sweden), Maria del Mar Dominguez (Spain), Petra Lundström (Finland), Patrick Miazza (Switzerland), Marco Andreani (Italy), and Marie-Louise Stridh (Sweden). Seated (left to right) Françoise Vanthemsche (Belgium), Valérie Martin (France), Lars Fredrikson (chair), Michael Ruiter (Netherlands), Mogens Bagger Hansen (Denmark), Will Phythian (UK)

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The following text was "born" at the very first meeting of the ENS Young Generation Network - at Västeras, Sweden, in May 1995. The meeting was attended by young representatives from 10 countries and was characterized by youthful enthusiasm and European diversity. The Terms of Reference for ENS Young Generation Network resulted after a day of intense brainstorming and formed the basis for large investment in the young generation in Europe:

Status

A Young Generation Network is to be created within Europe. The network will be affiliated to the European Nuclear Society and national societies promoting nuclear technology.

Goals

The goals of the ENS Young Generation Network are:

• To promote the establishment of national Young Generation networks.

• To promote the exchange of knowledge between older and younger generations.

• To encourage young people in nuclear technology to provide a resource for the future.

• To encourage cross-European exchange of knowledge and experiences.

Organization

The ENS Young Generation Network is composed of representatives from each National Young Generation Network of which there is one per country. The Network members will meet at least once per year. The Network elects its own Chairperson annually. The Chairperson or elected deputy will have a seat on the ENS Board and Steering Committee.

Finance

The ENS Young Generation Network shall function through the work of its members and with the support of ENS.

Special projects shall be funded by the interested parties. International meetings should be funded as follows: transportation and hotels costs are covered by the visitors and local expenses are covered by the organization(s) hosting the meeting(s).