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…
How Nuclear Investments Support Local Economies and Regional Growth | A Study from Tractebel Tractebel (ENS Corporate Member), in collaboration with Technopolis, has published a new study highlighting significant opportunities for businesses in the Dutch Province of Zeeland, as the Netherlands advances plans for the construction of new nuclear power plants. Commissioned by the Province…
PRESS RELEASE ENS High Scientific Council Position Paper Unlocking the Potential of Radiopharmaceuticals in Europe Part 2: Strategic Challenges and Policy Priorities Brussels, 15th April 2026 — The European Nuclear Society High Scientific Council (HSC) has published a new Position Paper titled “Unlocking the Potential of Radiopharmaceuticals in Europe – Part 2: Strategic Challenges and…
ENS Tributes André Versteegh The European Nuclear Society remembers André Versteegh with gratitude and respect for his dedicated service and lasting contribution to the Society’s development. From 2000 to 2005, André served as ENS Treasurer and was an active member of the Board of Directors during a particularly challenging period in the Society’s history. At…
Nuclear Energy Public Support Remains at All-Time High in Finland A new survey published at the end of April by Energiateollisuus ry (Finnish Energy) shows that 66% of Finns now have a positive view of nuclear power, while only 8% view it negatively. This places the current approval rating among the highest ever recorded since…
CEA, Institut Curie and Thales Partner to Build World-First FLASH Radiotherapy Platform CEA (ENS Corporate Member), Institut Curie and Thales have recently announced a partnership to design and install a unique Very High Energy Electron (VHEE) FLASH radiotherapy irradiator at Institut Curie’s Orsay site, as part of the FRATHEA project (Flash RAdiation THerapy Electron Acceleration),…