Insights from the NEST Framework: A chat with Lea Zimmermann, NEST Fellow

The International School of Nuclear Law (ISNL) is a two-week programme run annually by the NEA and the University of Montpellier and supported by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Coveri...

The NEA recently concluded the 2021 edition of the International School of Nuclear Law (ISNL), which was from 23 August to 3 September 2021. 

The NEA launched the Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework in partnership with its member countries to help address important gaps in nuclear skills capacity building, knowledge t...

Insights from the NEST Framework: A chat with Larissa Shasko, PhD student and NEST Fellow.

A chat with Todd Allen, Chair and Professor of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences at the University of Michigan, and co-lead of the NEST Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) project.

The third session of the IRPS was held on 23-27 August 2021 with 37 participants from 20 countries and 3 international organisations.

The application period for the ISNL 2021 session is now closed

More information about the ISNL 2022 session will be available in the fall

Due to the continuing worldwide public health situation, the...

A chat with Stephen King, PhD student and NEST Fellow.

“You can do it!” was the theme of the International Mentoring Workshop in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics held jointly by the NEA, the International Framework for Nuclear Energy Coop...

The Council of Advisors to the Global Forum, comprising representatives from academic institutions in NEA member countries, convened on 28 June 2021 to formalise the operational model of the forum an...

A chat with Todd Allen, Chair and Professor of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences at the University of Michigan, and co-lead of the NEST Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) project.

The NEA hosted its second annual global nuclear science and engineering commencement on 4 June 2021 to celebrate and recognise the accomplishments of the graduating classes of 2021.

Theme: The important role of early career nuclear graduates in fighting climate change

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has interrupted many aspects of everyday life, including the opportunity for...

The Global Forum on Nuclear Education, Science, Technology and Policy is led by a Council of Advisors comprised by representatives from about 20 academic institutions in NEA member countries.

International Radiological Protection School (IRPS) Advisory Board meeting, 25 May 2021.

The Global Forum Secretariat works with the Global Forum to provide support to the Council of Advisors to make products available to the Agency’s bodies and projects as appropriate. The Secretariat a...

The Global Forum on Nuclear Education, Science, Technology and Policy acts as an inclusive network of experts in the nuclear energy sector, primarily from academia, focused on enabling the generation...

Approximately 60 participants representing 20 academic institutions from NEA member countries and international organisations and networks met on 23 April 2021 for the first formal meeting conducted ...

Over the last few years, education, training and knowledge management in nuclear science and technology have been very high priority, topical issues for the international community, notably in the co...

The International Nuclear Law Essentials (INLE) is a one-week programme run by the NEA covering practical issues in international nuclear law.

NEA Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework session at the Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 201) on 10 February 2021.

Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology
(NEST) Framework Fellows
Larissa Shasko and Stephen King

Thursday, 8 April 2021 at 15:30-16:30 Paris time

Nuclear skills and education are an increasingly i...

The NEST Management Board met virtually on 9-10 March 2021 to discuss the ongoing progress made in six NEST Projects and the challenges posed to NEST activities by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The International School of Nuclear Law (ISNL) Commemorative Brochure highlights the history, academics and unique features of the ISNL that contribute to the "Spirit of Montpellier". In addition, th...

NEA Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework session at the Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 201) on 10 February 2021.

The first edition of the Fundamentals of International Nuclear Law (FINL) course was held on 16-18 February 2021 with a diverse international group of 41 professionals and graduate students from 27 c...

The application period is closed

16-18 February 2021

Application closed on 15 January 2021

The Fundamentals of International Nuclear Law (FINL) is a new online course developed by the NEA to pro...

The NEA has established the Global Forum on Nuclear Education, Science, Technology and Policy, which entered into force on 28 January 2021.

The 7^th NEA International Mentoring Workshop in Science and Engineering was held virtually on 15-17 December 2020.

NEA Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework Management Board meeting, 16-18 September 2020.

A global nuclear science and engineering commencement, 27 August 2020.

Session cancelled

The OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA), in co-ordination with the University of Montpellier, has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s International School of Nuclear Law ...

Sustained performance of nuclear technology depends on access to a talented and well-qualified workforce, thus it is important to ensure that adequate infrastructures exist for education and training...

Since 2001, the NEA has been consistently providing educational and training programmes in international nuclear law to students and professionals from around the world. The NEA’s goal is to serve as...

How do we encourage more women to enter the nuclear science and technology field?

Application period is closed 

Programme

The 2020 INLE programme will be conducted under the leadership of Paul Bowden, Honorary Professor of Law, The Nottingham Law School.

Comprehensive lectures w...

Second exploratory meeting with faculty from universities, 23-24 January 2020

ISNL four-page promotional leaflet

ISNL 2019 List of lecturers

ISNL 2019 Programme

If you are interested in attending the 2020 ISNL Session (24 August to 4 September 2020) in Montpellier, France, please complete this application form and submit it by 31 March 2020 (isnl@oecd-nea.or...

INLE 2019 List of lecturers

INLE promotional leaflet (4-page)

INLE 2020 Programme

INLE 2020 Application form

Creating sound legal regimes required for the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and to serve as a centre for nuclear law information and education.

NEA International Mentoring Workshop in Science and Engineering, 2 October 2019

• As the current nuclear workforce ages, concerns are arising over skills requirements and transferring knowledge to the new generation of experts and staff. A key issue is the loss of tacit knowledge...