Master’s Degree in Nuclear Safeguards: the third edition organised as part of the European SENSSEtt project is underway

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The third edition of the Master’s Degree in Nuclear Safeguards, a training programme aimed at preparing professionals in the field of nuclear safeguards, is now underway.
The programme, which starts in November 2025, is run in collaboration with ENEN (European Nuclear Education Network), the European Joint Research Centre (JRC), academic institutions that are part of the ENEN network, ESARDA (Enhancing R&D in Nuclear Safeguards) partners and other international organisations.
This edition is part of the European project SENSSEtt – Strengthening European Nuclear Safety and Safeguards Education training and tutoring, co-funded by the European Union and dedicated to promoting capacity building in nuclear safety and safeguards management.

From all over the world to Politecnico for the first Summer School as part of the ENCASE project

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On 27 June, the Summer School “Thermophysical Properties of Fluids for Energy and CCS Applications: Modelling and Measurement” came to an end. It was organised by the Department of Energy as part of the European ENCASE project at the Piacenza Campus of POLIMI.

Under the direction of Prof. Manuele Gatti, the Summer School represented an important opportunity for discussion and updating with international experts on aspects of thermodynamic modelling and measurement methods relevant to the characterisation of the thermophysical properties of fluids of interest to the energy sector.

Presentation of the Level II Master’s Degree in “Innovation in Electrical Energy Systems” promoted by Terna

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On 1 July, the Level II Master’s Degree in “Innovation in Electrical Energy Systems” was presented, promoted by Terna and organised by Politecnico di Milano, Torino and Bari. The course was developed within PoliTech Lab, a new network of polytechnic universities offering advanced training, and aims to prepare professionals who will play a key role in the design and management of the National Electricity Grid.

Research, innovation and international exchange: high turnout at two events organised by the Department of Energy on 19 June at EN:lab

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On 19 June, the Department of Energy at Politecnico di Milano organised two major events at the EN:lab building, which were very well attended and attracted considerable interest from the academic and industrial worlds. The day featured a series of high-level presentations, interdisciplinary discussions and the sharing of experiences on strategic issues for the energy transition.

From CO₂ to methane: a study by the Department of Energy featured on the cover of ACS Catalysis

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The study, entitled Deciphering Size and Shape Effects on the Structure Sensitivity of the CO₂ Methanation Reaction on Nickel, was conducted at the Laboratory of Catalysis and Catalytic Processes (LCCP), internationally recognised for its expertise in the field of heterogeneous catalysis. The work is authored by Gabriele Spanò, Matteo Ferri, Raffaele Cheula, Matteo Monai, Bert M. Weckhuysen and Matteo Maestri.