Training and the future of nuclear energy: the experience of the Master’s Degree in Nuclear Safeguards at the FISA–EURADWASTE conference
From 12 to 16 May 2025, the 11th edition of the Euratom Conferences on Research and Training on Fission Safety in Reactor Systems (FISA) and Radioactive Waste Management (EURADWASTE) took place in Warsaw. The conference, which aimed to promote collaboration for sustainable and safe nuclear solutions, was organised under the auspices of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union and co-organised bySNETP (Sustainable Nuclear Energy Technology Platform), ENEN (European Nuclear Education Network), ENS (European Nuclear Society) and ENS-YGN (European Nuclear Society – Young Generation Network).
On 14 May, the Master’s and Continuing Education Office team participated in the “ENEN Dissemination Event on Safeguards Training and Education”, organised as part of the FISA–EURADWASTE conference. The initiative was dedicated to presenting the results of the Safeguards Training and Education (SaTE) project, funded by the European Commission and aimed at developing advanced training courses in the field of nuclear safeguards.
As part of the project, a Master’s Degree in Nuclear Safeguards was created, organised by the Department of Energy and ENEN, in collaboration with the European Joint Research Centre (JRC).
During the event, data on the first two editions of the Master’s programme were presented, highlighting the internationality of the students trained – coming from Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East – and the heterogeneity of their academic backgrounds, ranging from STEM to Political Science, Economics and Law.
In addition, the event included moments dedicated to testimonials from Alumni, who shared their educational experiences.
"The Master's programme allowed me to acquire fundamental technical knowledge for my career, as well as develop teamwork skills, thanks to the interaction with participants from different backgrounds. In addition, the in-person laboratory sessions were particularly meaningful, contributing to my personal and professional enrichment."
Huda Altamimi, a former student of the second edition of the Master’s programme from the United Arab Emirates with a background in Political Science, said.
The other comments were also very positive: there was satisfaction with a programme that allowed them to develop cross-disciplinary and interpersonal skills, offering an experience that will have a significant impact on their professional careers.
