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Enhancing Safety, Security and Reliability: IAEA Peer Review Missions for Research Reactors

Setting up and maintaining a research reactor is a complex process — from siting and design, to commissioning, operation and protection of nuclear materials. Continue reading

The Laws Behind Using Radiation for Cancer Care: Opening the Door to Treatment

When we hear the words “cancer treatment”, images of doctors, hospitals and machines come to mind. Continue reading

Paper Submission Deadline Extended: International Conference on Molecular Imaging and Clinical PET–CT

Interested participants have until 15 June 2020 to submit abstracts for the IAEA International Conference on Molecular Imaging and Clinical PET–CT (IPET-2020), to be held in Vienna, Austria, from 23 November to 27 November 2020. Continue reading

COVID-19: IAEA Implements Measures Following Recommendations from Austrian Authorities

In line with recommendations from Austrian authorities, the heads of the four main Vienna-based United Nations organizations, including the IAEA, announced that all personnel at the Vienna International Centre (VIC) have been instructed to work remotel... Continue reading

IAEA Mission Sees Strengthened Radiation Safety in Malta; Human Resources Challenges Remain

An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts said Malta has significantly strengthened its regulatory framework for nuclear and radiation safety by establishing a new regulatory body and adopting a nuclear safety and radiation protectio... Continue reading

IAEA and FAO Help Zanzibar Grow More Rice

With one of the fastest growing populations in Africa and a surge in tourism, Zanzibar needs more rice, and its farmers and authorities are turning to nuclear techniques for help. Continue reading

New IAEA Fellowship to Support Women in Starting Careers in Nuclear

The IAEA on Monday launched a fellowship programme to provide an incentive for young women to consider a career in nuclear science and technology. Continue reading

IAEA Board of Governors, March 2020

The IAEA Board of Governors is meeting at the Agency's headquarters in Vienna, Austria. Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi addressed the Board on important issues, including Iran. Continue reading