A 3-D fictional nuclear facility, online training courses and a mobile app were on the agenda of a session dedicated to discussing the latest trends in nuclear security training at the 61st IAEA General Conference today.   Continue reading →

The use of nuclear techniques in human health helps to save millions of lives every year and the IAEA works with national governments to increase countries’ expertise in radiotherapy, nuclear medicine and the use of isotopic techniques in nutrition, said IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano at the opening of the 2017 Scientific Forum today. Continue reading →

A new linear accelerator, to be received  from Varian Medical Systems next year, will significantly enhance the assistance the IAEA can provide to hospitals around the world on the safe and effective use of radiotherapy. Continue reading →

Three countries took key actions today to strengthen nuclear safety and security. On the margins of the IAEA General Conference, Bolivia, Monaco and Syria each deposited a legal document related to treaties under the IAEA’s auspices. Continue reading →

A summary of the highlights from the opening day of the 61st General Conference, including key decisions from the plenary, as well as information on side events that took place. Continue reading →

The Chinese Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA) has pledged to train experts from across Asia in the various peaceful uses of nuclear technology, under an agreement signed today. Continue reading →

The Belgian Nuclear Research Centre SCK•CEN and the US Department of Energy Idaho and Oak Ridge National Laboratories will make their research reactors, labs and education and training facilities available to scientists from other countries for training and research and development, representatives of the labs announced at the IAEA General Conference today. Continue reading →

A new donor wall, unveiled today, recognizes those who have contributed to the renovation of the IAEA’s nuclear applications laboratories, a project known as ReNuAL, which started in 2014 and has so far raised over €30 million in extra budgetary contributions. Continue reading →