From E&T to Skills Ecosystems Takeaways on the Evolving Nuclear Workforce from NESTet 2026 From workforce challenges to new training ecosystems, the 2026 edition of the Nuclear Education and Training Conference (NESTet), organised by the European Nuclear Society (ENS) in collaboration with the European Nuclear Education Network (ENEN), brought together experts and stakeholders representing academia,…
EDF Creates FINABe Advisory Board to Support Financing of New Nuclear Projects During the recent Nuclear Energy Summit 2026 in Paris, EDF (ENS Corporate Member) announced the creation of its international advisory board FINABe (Financing and Investing in Nuclear – Advisory Board EDF), dedicated to facilitating the financing and investment of new nuclear projects worldwide.…
PRESS RELEASE ENS High Scientific Council Briefing Paper Unlocking the Potential of Radiopharmaceuticals in Europe – Part 1: Setting the Scene Brussels, 18th March 2026 — The European Nuclear Society High Scientific Council (HSC) has published a new Briefing Paper titled “Unlocking the Potential of Radiopharmaceuticals in Europe – Part 1: Setting the Scene”, providing…
BR2 Research Reactor Sets A New Production Record, Helping 13 Million Patients in 2025 The Belgian Nuclear Research Centre SCK CEN (ENS Corporate Member) announced that the production of medical radioisotopes at its BR2 research reactor supported 13 million patients worldwide in 2025, setting a new record in the facility’s history. “It shows that we…
Framatome Strengthens Partnerships to Support Nuclear Fuel Supply and SMR Deployment in Europe Last week, Framatome (ENS Corporate Member) signed a new contract with the Belgian Nuclear Research Centre, SCK CEN (ENS Corporate Member), to supply high‑density silicide low‑enriched uranium (HD LEU) fuel elements for the BR2 research reactor in Belgium. The BR2 reactor is…
IAEA Positively Concluded An ARTEMIS Mission to Poland An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) mission has found that Poland is making progress in the safe management of radioactive waste and spent fuel, a key component of the country’s plans to develop nuclear energy. The ARTEMIS (Integrated Review Service for Radioactive Waste and Spent Fuel Management,…
The Debate on a Nuclear Energy Roadmap Continues in Serbia Earlier this month, a preliminary technical study on the peaceful use of nuclear energy in Serbia was presented in Belgrade, providing a roadmap for the potential development of a national nuclear programme. Prepared by the Serbian Ministry of Mining and Energy in cooperation with a…
ENS Elects Michèle Coeck As New President Dr Michèle Coeck The European Nuclear Society (ENS) is pleased to announce the election of Dr Michèle Coeck as its new President, who assumes her duties on 1st April 2026, replacing the incumbent President, Dr Eng. Stefano Monti, continuing to support the ENS Secretariat as an active Past…
Studsvik Joins ENS As A New Corporate Member Following the approval of the ENS General Assembly, we are glad to announce that Studsvik has joined the European Nuclear Society as a new Corporate Member, effective 30th March 2026. Studsvik Studsvik is a Swedish company providing advanced technical services and solutions to the global nuclear industry. With over…
Framatome Demonstrates Ultrasonic Inspection Capability for PWR Core Barrel Welds with EPRI Documentation Framatome (ENS Corporate Member) has demonstrated an ultrasonic inspection technique for weld examinations on pressurised water reactor (PWR) core barrels, with EPRI (ENS Corporate Member) documenting the demonstrated capability. The demonstrated capability supports enhanced inspection practices for PWR reactor internals and contributes…