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SUMMARY:Online Training Sessions – Impact of Climate Change on Radioactive Waste Management
DESCRIPTION:Content\nWithin WP 11 CLIMATE Task 2\, two online training sessions on the impact of climate change on radioactive waste management will be organized on 19 and 20 May 2026\, from 9:00-13:00 CEST. Participants are strongly encouraged to attend both sessions (see below). Attending the first session is highly recommended to be able to understand the second session. Registrations\, free of charge\, can be done at the top of this page. Registrations will close on Thursday 7 May. \nDescription \nThe first session (Tuesday 19 May) is a general session. Through several lectures\, fundamental concepts related to the causes of climate change will be presented\, covering different time periods in the past as well as possible future developments. The session will also address how climate models and broader climate knowledge can be used in different ways to define future climate scenarios relevant for radioactive waste management. This includes both the construction and operational phases of disposal facilities\, as well as the very long-term post-closure phase. Particular attention will be given to the different sources of uncertainty and to approaches for taking these uncertainties into account. The session will conclude with the presentation of the climate add-on for the PEP serious game. \nThe second session (Wednesday 20 May) will focus in more detail on several specific processes that are strongly driven by climate change and whose assessment can contribute to a better understanding of the long-term safety of disposal facilities. This interactive session consists of three parts and is based on the development of specific case studies. \nThe first case study will address the impact of climate-driven changes in precipitation on the stability of engineered multi-layer covers used for near-surface disposal facilities. The second case study will examine the effects of climate change on groundwater flow and radionuclide transport\, both in shallow and deeper systems. The third case study will focus on the impact of climate change on landscape evolution over different temporal and spatial scales and its implications for safety. During this session\, exercises will be provided to help participants gain a better understanding of the timing\, amplitude and impact of the relevant processes and their uncertainties. \nTargeted audience and background knowledge \nAs the impact of climate change is relevant for all types of disposal systems\, across all relevant timeframes and in all possible climatic settings\, participation is open to all EURAD-2 partners\, including stakeholders\, end-users and representatives of civil society. \nThe required background knowledge is a basic understanding of the main components of different types of disposal facilities (surface\, near-surface\, shallow geological and deep geological). No specific prior knowledge related to climate science is required. It should be noted\, however\, that the second session on Wednesday will include several technically detailed sections. \nLearning outcomes \nAfter completing the sessions\, participants should be able to: \n\nDiscuss of the fundamental aspects of climate change\, its underlying causes\, and the uncertainties associated with it.\nTranslate outputs from climate models into climate scenarios\, and understand how to account for extreme events and uncertainties in this process.\nAssess the magnitude and timing of climate-related processes and their potential impact on radioactive waste management under different climates and climate scenarios\, including:\n\nthe stability of engineered multi-layer covers for near-surface disposal facilities\,\ngroundwater flow and radionuclide transport in both shallow and deep subsurface systems\,\nlandscape evolution at different spatial and temporal scales.\n\n\n\n  \nThe preliminary program is as follows: \nSESSION I – Tuesday 19 May: INTRODUCTION \n\n\n\nTime\nTitle\nPresenter\n\n\n09:00 – 13:00\nWelcome and Introduction\nLeonie Peti (BGE)\n\n\nClimate fundamentals and modelling at various scales\, and uncertainties associated with future climate predictions\nJohan Liakka (SKB)\n\n\nBreak\n–\n\n\nClimate scenarios and risks for construction and operational phases\nJin Park (VTT)\n\n\nClimate scenarios and risks for post-closure phase\nKoen Beerten (SCK CEN)\n\n\nPresentation of the climate add-on of the PEP game\nAlexis Geisler-Roblin (NTW)\n\n\nBrief summary and closure of day 1\nLeonie Peti (BGE)\n\n\n\n  \n  \nSESSION II – Wednesday 20 May: ADVANCED SESSION \n\n\n\nTime\nTitle\nPresenter\n\n\n09:00 – 13:00\nWelcome and Introduction\nLeonie Peti (BGE)\n\n\nClimate change impact on multi-layer covers: heavy rainfall and erosion\nOlivier Stab (Mines Paris)\n\n\nBreak\n–\n\n\nClimate change impact on groundwater flow dynamics and radionuclide transport\nÁlvaro Sainz (Amphos 21)\n\n\nClimate change impact on long-term landscape evolution at various spatial and temporal scales and implications for safety\nKoen Beerten (SCK CEN)\n\n\nClosure of the training session\nLeonie Peti (BGE)\n\n\n\n  \nPractical information\nRegistrants will receive a MS Teams link prior to the start of the sessions. If you opt to only attend the first session\, please inform us by sending an email to euradmobility@sckcen.be.
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/online-training-sessions-impact-of-climate-change-on-radioactive-waste-management/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260518T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260518T140000
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SUMMARY:EURAD-2 Webinar | Domain Insight 3.2.2\, on LL-ILW containers
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nLow and intermediate level waste (LL&ILW) represent the main part of the volume of radioactive waste which are produced by nuclear industry. This waste contains a large variety of materials such as paper\, cardboard\, plastics and metals with. The waste can also vary strongly in size and weight. Therefore\, there is a need of various containers designs in order to condition the LL&ILW considering their physical and chemical properties. The main safety functions of a radioactive waste repository for Low Level and Intermediate Level Waste (LL-ILW) are the isolation\, the containment and the shielding of the waste. Other safety functions can also be considered\, such as the retardation of the radionuclide transport and maintaining stable conditions in the repository. The fulfillment of these safety functions relies amongst other on the Engineered Barrier System (EBS). During all the phases of the disposal programme\, from its initiation to the closure of the disposal facility\, safety assessments are performed and requirements are defined and updated in order to guarantee the safe management of the radioactive waste (during the operational and post-closure phases of the facility). The requirements for the design of LL-ILW containers are related to those for the disposal facility. The container requirements shall take into account the surrounding Systems Structures and Components (SSC’s)\, as well as the external and internal potential perturbations (e.g. physico-chemical reactions) which could affect them. Depending on the concept of the repository and the defined safety functions and objectives\, various materials such as concrete or steel can be used for manufacturing LL-ILW containers fulfilling the requirements. Such materials are currently used for the containers in various near surface LL-ILW disposal facilities currently in operation in countries such as France (CSA\, Aube)\, the UK (LLWR\, West Cumbria) and Spain (El Cabril\, Cordoba). It shall be noted that LL-ILW can also be disposed in deep geological repository (e.g. Switzerland) \nEURAD-2 – Domain Insight 3.2.2 – LL-ILW containers | Eurad  \nLearning outcomes\nUpon completion of this webinar\, participants should be able to: \n\nUnderstand LL-ILW waste and container design\nExplain the role of containers in:\n\nachieving operational & long-term safety of the disposal system\nachieving interim storage safety and feasible implementation of disposal\n\n\nProvide international examples of LL-ILW containers\nDescribe the lifecycle & implementation phases\nDiscuss challenges & innovations in container design\n\nSpeaker\nRadouane Sghir (Bel V) \nPractical information\nAn MS Teams link will be shared with all registrants a few days before the webinar.
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/eurad-2-webinar-domain-insight-3-2-2-on-ll-ilw-containers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EURAD webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="EURAD KM":MAILTO:euradmobility@sckcen.be
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTSTAMP:20260420T064851
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SUMMARY:Course on Geopolymers
DESCRIPTION:Course description \nThis three-day course offers an introduction to geopolymers with a strong focus on their application for radioactive waste immobilisation. Participants will explore geopolymer chemistry\, synthesis routes and material characterization\, followed by lectures and case studies on the use of geopolymer matrices for different waste streams\, including practical implementation experience from operational programmes. \nThe programme combines classroom lectures\, laboratory sessions on characterization techniques\, and workshops on upscaling and non-destructive testing techniques to assess performance of the geopolymer at drum scale. \nThrough interactive discussions\, hands-on lab work and group exercises\, attendees will gain a thorough understanding of performance assessment methods and quality control approaches for geopolymer waste forms. \nTarget audience \nThe course is designed for early-career researchers\, engineers and practitioners in radioactive waste management who wish to deepen their technical knowledge and see how geopolymers move from lab concepts to qualified\, scalable waste forms. \nLearning outcomes \nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nExplain the fundamental chemistry\, synthesis and basic properties of geopolymers.\nDescribe how geopolymers can be tailored for immobilisation of different waste streams and discuss real case studies.\nPlan and interpret key laboratory tests on fresh properties\, heat release and mechanical performance of geopolymer formulations.\nIdentify and apply relevant analytical and non-destructive techniques for performance assessment of geopolymer waste forms at different scales.\nRecognise the main challenges and good practices in scaling up geopolymer systems\, including QA/QC aspects and monitoring of physicochemical evolution.\nCollaborate in small groups to analyse experimental data and communicate findings in a clear and structured way.\n\n  \nRecommended background \n\nKnowledge of radioactive waste management concepts\nBasic background in materials science and cement chemistry.\n\nEducational level: Advanced postgraduate – MSc (EQF level 7) \nPrice \nParticipation to this training course is free of charge but formal online registration is mandatory.\nEURAD-2 partners can apply for a EURAD-2 Mobility grant to cover their travel costs for this training course. \nRegistration  \nClick here to register. \nThe registration deadline is March 1\, 2026.\nThe cancellation deadline is April 21\, 2026.\nThe training will focus on interaction and dialogue. For this reason\, the number of participants will be limited to 20. SCK CEN reserves the right to cancel a training course or event (e.g. in case of low number of registrations) without reimbursement of already made travel and accommodation arrangements. \nAccommodation \nAccommodation is pre-booked at Corbie hotel in Geel from Sunday May 17 until May 20\, 2026 (breakfast included – 3 nights). Hotel booking must be confirmed by the participant himself before April 17\, 2026 by email to geel@corbiehotel.com and academy@sckcen.be. Please mention your contact data\, the check-in and check-out date and the name of the course ‘Geopolymers’. You pay your stay directly to the hotel. \nDisclaimer:\nApplicants will receive a formal confirmation email of their admission to the course. Participants are advised not to make any travel arrangements until this confirmation has been received.\nThis training course is funded by the European Union through the EURAD-2 partnership (Grant Agreement number 101166718). \n 
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/course-on-geopolymers/
LOCATION:SCK CEN\, Boeretang 190\, Mol\, Antwerpen\, 2400\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:EURAD training course
ORGANIZER;CN="EURAD KM":MAILTO:euradmobility@sckcen.be
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260513T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260513T143000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064851
CREATED:20260320T074436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T074436Z
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SUMMARY:InCoManD webinars on microbial activity | Predicting and Managing Microbial Activity in Deep Geological Repositories
DESCRIPTION:Deep geological repositories (DGRs) evolve through coupled thermal\, hydraulic\, mechanical\, chemical\, and biological processes. Within this multi-barrier system\, microorganisms naturally present in host rocks — as well as those introduced during construction and operation — may induce corrosion\, gas production\, and mineral transformations\, all of which are relevant for predicting the long-term performance and stability of a repository. \nThis session provides a structured introduction to microbiology in the DGR environment\, focusing on safety-relevant processes and their implications for engineered barrier systems. Selected experimental case studies from EPFL will illustrate how microbial activity is investigated under repository-relevant conditions\, with reference to the Swiss repository concept proposed by Nagra. Particular focus will be given to microbial activity during the transient phase\, including decreasing oxygen concentrations and spatial constraints caused by bentonite buffer swelling. \nThe session concludes with a brief overview of how experimental microbiological data can inform and constrain modelling approaches\, and how modelling can\, in turn\, support hypothesis testing and improve understanding of long-term microbial behaviour in DGR systems. \nLearning Outcomes \nUpon completion of this session\, participants should be able to: \nKnowledge \n\nDescribe the origin and potential activity of microorganisms in repository-relevant environments\nExplain key safety-relevant microbial processes\, including corrosion\, gas generation\, and mineral alteration\n\nSkills \n\nRelate experimental observations of microbial activity to repository safety functions\nIdentify critical parameters that control microbial activity in engineered barrier systems\n\n  \nPractical information\nClick here to register.
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/incomand-webinars-on-microbial-activity-predicting-and-managing-microbial-activity-in-deep-geological-repositories/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EURAD webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="EURAD KM":MAILTO:euradmobility@sckcen.be
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTSTAMP:20260420T064851
CREATED:20250925T075326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T125552Z
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SUMMARY:iCP Training Course
DESCRIPTION:Content\nThe interface Comsol PhreeqC\, or iCP\, is a reactive transport code that couples two standalone simulation softwares: \nComsol Multiphysics® is powerful general-purpose simulation software for modelling coupled physics systems. It has a very intuitive graphical user interface with flexible configuration options for the whole modelling workflow\, from geometry generation to result visualization. \nPhreeqC is perhaps the most widely used geochemical code in the scientific community and is distributed free of charge. The program is based on equilibrium chemistry of aqueous solutions interacting with minerals\, gases\, solid solutions\, exchangers\, and sorption surfaces\, but it also includes the capability to model kinetic reactions with user-defined rate equations. The use of extensible chemical databases allows application of the reaction\, transport\, and inverse-modelling capabilities to almost any chemical reaction that is recognized to influence rain-\, soil-\, ground and surface water quality. \nFigure 1 1. Processes that can be simulated with Comsol Multiphysics and PhreeqC\, and can be included in iCP models. \n  \niCP maximizes the synergies between Comsol and PhreeqC\, providing a numerical platform that can efficiently simulate a wide number of multiphysics problems coupled with geochemistry. It is written in Java and uses the IPhreeqc C++ dynamic library and the Comsol Java API. It also takes advantage of the multicore computer architecture by balancing the computational load over different threads. iCP is a powerful tool for those consultants or researchers who need to tackle coupled geochemical problems. The flexibility and wide applicability of iCP make it suitable for a large number of modelling challenges\, which cover most of the needs of both industry and academia. iCP also considers couplings between chemical and physical processes\, such as chemically-induced porosity changes and their impact on fluid flow and solute transport\, or the effect of liquid saturation and temperature on geochemistry. \nAmphos 21 is organising a 3-day iCP course in Barcelona\, Spain\, in April 2026. The in-person course is aimed at instructing the participants in the basics of reactive transport\, Comsol\, PhreeqC and iCP through theoretical sessions and hands-on exercises. \nThe course instructors belong to the Amphos 21 modelling solutions group\, which is included in the list of Comsol certified consultants (https://www.comsol.com/certified-consultants/amphos21). \nIt should be noted that Comsol and iCP are commercial softwares. Trial versions of the softwares will be provided for the course. \n  \nProgramme
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/icp-training-course/
LOCATION:Barcelona\, TBS Education\, Carrer de Veneçuela\, 116\, Sant Martí\, Barcelona\, 08019\, Spain
CATEGORIES:EURAD training course
ORGANIZER;CN="EURAD KM":MAILTO:euradmobility@sckcen.be
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260310T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260310T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064851
CREATED:20260212T072352Z
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SUMMARY:EURAD-2 webinar | Domain Insight 3.4.2. – Co-Disposal
DESCRIPTION:Content\nThe DI describes the concept of co-disposal – the final disposal of radioactive waste in different areas\, and at the same or different depths in a single facility. It focuses on the interactions of materials used in the EBS in case of co-disposal and how to confirm that interactions between different EBS materials in disposal areas for different waste types do not compromise the performance of the disposal system. \nSpeaker\nNuria Marcos \nPractical information\nClick here to watch the recording.
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/eurad-2-webinar-domain-insight-3-4-2-co-disposal/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EURAD webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="EURAD KM":MAILTO:euradmobility@sckcen.be
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260309T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260309T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064851
CREATED:20260225T081835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T072850Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar on European Infrastructure Needs for Radioactive Waste Management
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the EURAD-2 Webinar on Radioactive Waste Management (RWM) Infrastructures on Monday\, 9 March 2026. Open to EURAD-2 partners and the wider RWM community\, it will focus on the role of research and technical infrastructures in supporting RWM across Europe. It will also provide opportunity for stakeholder input and perspectives. \nThis webinar is organised under the EURAD-2 Knowledge Management Work Package\, Task 3.2. It will take place online via Microsoft Teams from 09:00 UK / 10:00 CET and will run for approximately 2 hours. \nThe event will: \nProvide a short overview of infrastructure activities within Task 3.2 of the KM Work Package. Click here for the presentation. \nShowcase selected European initiatives and infrastructure projects through invited speaker presentations: \n1. Bob Hoogendoorn\, Project Manager (EuroGeoSurveys)\nTo highlight how improved access to geological data and expertise supports safe\, evidence-based RWM infrastructure development. Click here for the presentation. \n2. Jörg Rothe\, Head of Radionuclide Speciation/Analytics Department (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT))\nTo introduce TALISMAN and its role in advancing European RWM infrastructure for the safe management of actinides. Click here for the presentation. \n3. Máté Kukovecz\, Policy-Coordinator (DG-ENER)\nTo explain how shaping EU policy\, funding frameworks\, and strategic direction supports coordinated RWM infrastructure development across Member States. Click here for the presentation. \n4. Stefaan Van Winckel\, Research Scientist (Joint Research Centre (JRC))\nTo highlight the role of the Joint Research Centre in European RWM knowledge management and its support through access to nuclear research infrastructure. Click here for the presentation. \nProvide the opportunity for participant feedback to inform future EURAD-2 infrastructure-related activities. \nThe webinar is open to EURAD-2 partners and the wider RWM community\, therefore\, please feel free to share these details with other interested parties. Connection details and final agenda will be shared with registered participants in advance of the event.
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/webinar-on-european-infrastructure-needs-for-radioactive-waste-management/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EURAD webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="EURAD KM":MAILTO:euradmobility@sckcen.be
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260128T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260128T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064851
CREATED:20251218T110646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T074035Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn | Discovering the activities of the External Advisory Board members (session 2)
DESCRIPTION:About This Webinar\n\n\nJoëlle will explain where we are for the fusion energy development in the world and in EU. The technological gaps will be also presented with the associated R&D/industrial strategies to fulfill them.  A special focus will be given on the characterization of the radioactive wastes produced in a fusion reactor vs fission and lessons learnt from the ITER licensing process. The European fusion roadmap comprises the construction of a fusion pilot plant within the next decade to qualify the vital systems for the future fusion power plant. \nSpeakers:\nJoelle Elbez-Uzan \n\n\nClick here to register for this Lunch & Learn session. \nClick here to view all Lunch & Learn sessions.
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/lunch-learn-discovering-the-activities-of-the-external-advisory-board-members-session-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EURAD webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="EURAD KM":MAILTO:euradmobility@sckcen.be
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260121T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064851
CREATED:20251218T110427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T074340Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn | Discovering the activities of the External Advisory Board members (session 1)
DESCRIPTION:About This Webinar\n\n\nSimon Morgan will explain the work of a nuclear safety regulator based on his time working in the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) in the UK. He will also describe the role of the Western European Nuclear Regulators Association (WENRA) and in particular its Working Group on Waste & Decommissioning (WGWD) which he has chaired for several years. WGWD develops and maintains Safety Reference Levels which the 19 members of WENRA have committed to implement and track in their regulatory frameworks. SRLs are the basis for regulatory harmonisation across WENRA members\, and reflect exemplary levels of safety in all aspects of the design\, commissioning\, operation and decommissioning of operating nuclear power plants\, waste facilities and research reactors. \nThis presentation will provide an overview of Ali’s early-career experience in the chemical treatment of non-conforming nuclear waste\, focusing on laboratory-scale process development and optimization for waste streams that do not meet the acceptance criteria of existing treatment or disposal routes. I will describe the methodology used to characterize these complex matrices\, identify feasible chemical treatment pathways\, design and conduct experimental programs in controlled areas\, and monitor key physico-chemical parameters to assess treatment efficiency. \n\n\nSpeakers:\nSimon Morgan\nJulie Hollis\nAli Awada \nClick here to register for this Lunch & Learn session. \nClick here to view all Lunch & Learn sessions.
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/lunch-learn-discovering-the-activities-of-the-external-advisory-board-members-session-1/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EURAD webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="EURAD KM":MAILTO:euradmobility@sckcen.be
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251217T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251217T143000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064851
CREATED:20251218T104529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T110021Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn | "The Next Generation Network of the IGSC - building a platform for the next generation of safety case professionals" and "Atoms\, Ideas\, and Ambitions: The EURAD-2 Young Generation"
DESCRIPTION:About This Webinar\n\n\nThe Next Generation Network of the IGSC – building a platform for the next generation of safety case professionals \nS. Tillmann\, A. Gehrke\, H. El Fatihi\, H. Javanmard\, J. Rimando\, S. Schiffmann \nThe OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) Integration Group for the Safety Case (IGSC) was established in 2000 and works on the development and improvement of the safety case concept\, which now forms a central pillar of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Safety Standards for the geological disposal of radioactive waste. In developing the safety case concept\, identifying the key questions for safety\, and promoting international dialogue between safety experts\, the IGSC has developed a collaborative international community among those working in this field. However\, many of those involved in establishing the IGSC are now at or approaching retirement. The IGSC has lately identified the need to involve early career scientists in its key processes and working groups\, to ensure a transfer of knowledge and the consideration of the younger generations´ views.\nThe Next Generation Network (NGN) was created as a direct outcome of the 2024 IGSC Safety Case Symposium\, where the importance of engaging early-career professionals emerged as a central theme. The NGN is a professional platform under the IGSC that supports early-career professionals involved in the development of safety cases for radioactive waste disposal. It fosters international collaboration\, interdisciplinary exchange\, and the long-term sustainability of expertise in the field.\nThe NGN identified five major objectives for ongoing and future work: 1) Opportunities shall be created for early-career professionals to develop their expertise in safety case development and related fields and to gain insight into the fundamentals of international methodologies and best practices. 2) The network acts as a bridge for incorporating the perspectives and contributions of the next generation into the broader safety case dialogue. 3) It supports structured knowledge transfer by promoting mentorship\, peer learning\, and other initiatives that ensure long-term retention and transfer of expertise within the safety case community. 4) Participants of diverse technical and non-technical disciplines – such as geology\, engineering\, social sciences\, risk assessment\, and policy – are connected and encouraged to collaborate and exchange knowledge. 5) Visibility and recognition of early-career professionals is raised by presenting NGN activities at relevant conferences\, organizing dedicated sessions for emerging experts\, and promoting the importance of early engagement in knowledge transfer.\nSince the NGN is a relatively new network\, structures are still under development with space for individual ideas. We welcome professionals involved in the development of safety cases\, with a primary focus on those in the early stages of their careers. \nTitle: Atoms\, Ideas\, and Ambitions: The EURAD-2 Young Generation at Work \nAbstract:\nThe EURAD-2 Young Generation is a new community created within the framework of the EURAD-2 Work Package 2 – Knowledge Management and aims at supporting the students and young researchers working within the project and providing a platform for networking and sharing new ideas. In the current Lunch & Learn session the Young Generation representative Simona Šandalová from Politecnico di Milano and Dr. Hanna Rostova from NSC KIPT and Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery of Polish Academy of Sciences will present the current and future activities of the community. \n\n\nSpeakers:\nAnne Gehrke\nSimone Tillman\nHanna Rostova\nSimona Šandalová \nClick here to watch the recording of this Lunch & Learn session. \nClick here to view all Lunch & Learn sessions.
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/lunch-learn-the-next-generation-network-of-the-igsc-building-a-platform-for-the-next-generation-of-safety-case-professionals-and-atoms-ideas-and-ambitions-the-eurad-2-young-generation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EURAD webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="EURAD KM":MAILTO:euradmobility@sckcen.be
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251202T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251202T140000
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn | Shaping the Back End of Innovative Reactor Systems: NEA Initiatives.
DESCRIPTION:About This Webinar\n\n\nThe NEA has launched several initiatives to advance understanding and solutions for the back end of innovative rector systems\, including small modular reactors and Generation IV technologies\, recognising this as a critical element for their responsible and sustainable deployment. A key effort in this area has been the Focus Group on the Back End of Advanced Reactors (FG-BEAR)\, which operated between July 2024 and February 2025. The group identified key gaps and needs across technical\, economic\, societal and regulatory dimensions and developed recommendations for a comprehensive approach to address back-end challenges for these new designs. Additionally\, the NEA joint project on Waste Integration for Small and Advanced Reactor Designs (WISARD) was launched in May 2025. WISARD addresses critical technical areas such as used fuel and waste characterisation\, treatment and recycling\, storage\, transport\, and disposal – focusing on selected systems and fuels relevant to its members. Finally\, recent developments in the global nuclear energy landscape further highlight the strategic importance of revitalising approaches to used fuel recycling and back-end management. \n\n\n  \nSpeakers:\nDr. Gabriele Grassi (NEA)\nDr. Ir. Christophe Bruggeman (SCK CEN) \nClick here to watch the recording of this Lunch & Learn session. \nClick here to view all Lunch & Learn sessions. \n 
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/lunch-learn-shaping-the-back-end-of-innovative-reactor-systems-nea-initiatives/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EURAD webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="EURAD KM":MAILTO:euradmobility@sckcen.be
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251112T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251112T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064851
CREATED:20251017T064339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T104023Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn | Management of Radioactive Waste in Ireland
DESCRIPTION:Ireland is a small country with no historic or current civil or defence nuclear reactors or spent nuclear fuel storage or reprocessing activities. There is currently no centralised radioactive waste store. However\, like all modern societies\, Ireland uses radioactive materials in the form of sealed and unsealed sources in support of its high technology industries and its medical and other societal infrastructure. These activities give rise to waste materials such as disused sealed sources.\nMost of the radioactive waste in Ireland is short lived arising from the use of radioactive substances for medical purposes and remains radioactive for a short period of time\, e.g. weeks or months. Such short lived unsealed radioactive waste is stored in a dedicated secure storeroom in the hospital\, under licence from the EPA\, until it reaches background radiation levels. It is then disposed of as inactive waste. In 2011 the Irish Government facilitated a programme to reduce the amount of disused radioactive sources in Ireland. A reduction from ~3\,000 disused sources in 2011 to about 14 sources\, mostly radium-226 in 2024. The amount of radioactive waste is small but it is inevitable that it will increase\, particularly as legacy sources and orphan sources are discovered. From previous discussions at Eurad-2 meetings it was noted that the definition of a Small Member Inventory State (SIMS) is not firmly established. In this presentation I want to set out why Ireland is a SIMS. In particular I want to highlight that\, while the amount of radioactive wastes in Ireland is small\, the management of this waste and the development of long-term arrangements for legacy sources and orphan sources is a challenge for Ireland.\nIn January 2026\, Ireland will receive an Integrated Regulatory Review Service (IRRS) mission in January 2026. Ireland’s framework for the management of radioactive waste will be examined. The recommendations and suggestions from this IRRS mission will be viewed as an opportunity to improve Ireland’s national regulatory system. \n  \nSpeaker: Davin Fenton (EPA\, Ireland) \nClick here to watch the recording of this Lunch & Learn session. \nClick here to view all Lunch & Learn sessions.
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/lunch-learn-management-of-radioactive-waste-in-ireland/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EURAD webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="EURAD KM":MAILTO:euradmobility@sckcen.be
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251022T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251022T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064851
CREATED:20250704T083457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T083457Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn | Beishan Underground Research Laboratory for Geological Disposal of High Level Radioactive Waste in China  --update 2025
DESCRIPTION:This Lunch and Learn session will focus on: \n\nnuclear energy development in China\npolicy for nuclear fuel cycle\nstrategy for geological disposal of high level radioactive waste (HLW) in China\nConcept of area-specific (3rd generation) underground research laboratory for geological disposal of HLW\nsite selection and site characterization of Beishan URL\nDesign of Beishan URL\nexcavation methods for Beishan URL\nUse of TBM (tunnel boring machine) for the ramp of Beishan URL\nin situ tests at Beishan URL\nPublic communication for the deep geological disposal program\n\n  \nSpeaker: Dr. Ju Wang (CNNC) \nClick here to register for this Lunch & Learn session. \nClick here to view all Lunch & Learn sessions.
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/lunch-learn-beishan-underground-research-laboratory-for-geological-disposal-of-high-level-radioactive-waste-in-china-update-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EURAD webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="EURAD KM":MAILTO:euradmobility@sckcen.be
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250904T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250904T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064851
CREATED:20250704T082426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T083248Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn | Pilot project – a Joint European approach towards radioactive waste
DESCRIPTION:In 2023 the European Parliament adopted a Pilot Project called a ’Proposal for a Joint European Approach towards Radioactive Waste’. The aim was to enable policymakers to assess\, data in hand\, whether pooling European resources together to deal with radioactive waste makes sense. DG ENER responded to the EP’s initiative by launching two parallel projects in 2024: a Compendium of Knowledge and a Consultation on a joint European approach towards radioactive waste. The presentation will explore the current state and the ambitions of both projects. \nSpeaker: Mate KUKOVECZ (EC\, DG ENER) \nClick here to watch the recording of this Lunch & Learn session. \nClick here to view all Lunch & Learn sessions.
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/lunch-learn-pilot-project-a-joint-european-approach-towards-radioactive-waste/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EURAD webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="EURAD KM":MAILTO:euradmobility@sckcen.be
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTSTAMP:20260420T064851
CREATED:20250404T073329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T100700Z
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SUMMARY:Work Package ANCHORS Training course
DESCRIPTION:This school is organized within the framework of EURAD2 – European Partnership on Radioactive Waste Management (grant agreement No 101166718) – whose one of its objectives is to develop\, maintain and consolidate the scientific and technical basis of radioactive waste management. This doctoral school focuses on the Hydraulic mechanical chemical evolution of bentonite for barriers optimisation (ANCHORS) Work Package of EURAD-2. \nThe main objective of the WP ANCHORS is to increase the optimisation potential of bentonite barrier systems: buffer\, backfill and seals\, and the Safety Case resilience. The activities are the WP are two-fold: \n1) qualifying the Hydro Mechanical (HM) behaviour of various kind of bentonite types and mixtures through laboratory experimental programme focused on heterogeneity\, chemical effects and friction at different scales and \n2) improving the numerical tools that are necessary to carry out performance assessment of bentonite barriers in a Thermo Hydro Mechanical Chemical (Gas) (THMC(G)) repository environment. \nGeomechanics plays a significant role in the understanding of the relevant thermo-hydro²-chemio-mechanical couplings taking place around the disposal. The objectives of the school is therefore to provide the state-of-the-art on basic concepts related to the THMC(G) couplings\, the experimental investigation of complex hydro-mechanical behaviour of various bentonite types and mixtures\, and the numerical modelling of the multiphysical phenomena. \nLearning outcomes \nAt the end of the school\, participants will have a broad view of the state-of-the-art and of the challenges related to the ANCHORS WP research programme. They will meet a number of key researchers on these questions\, and will therefore be in contact to further develop their research project. \nIn particular\, the attendees will be able to: \nExplain the Thermo-hydro²-chemio-mechanical (multi-physical) couplings in geomaterials\nFormulate the fundamentals on Constitutive modelling of the relevant phenomena\nIdentify the challenges in numerical modelling of these physical processes\nAnalyse the experimental evidences at the laboratory scale\nExplain the physical processes thanks to in situ tests.
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/work-package-anchors-training-course/
LOCATION:Institut de Mathématiques 12 Allée de la découverte 4000 Liege\, Sart-Tilman campus\, Liège\, Liège\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:EURAD training course
ORGANIZER;CN="EURAD KM":MAILTO:euradmobility@sckcen.be
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250320T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250320T140000
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CREATED:20250115T130105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T112701Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn | Nagra’s Safety Case for the General License application
DESCRIPTION:Nagra has applied for a general license to establish a combined repository for high-level radioactive waste (HLW) and low to intermediate-level waste (L/ILW) in the geologically siting region of Nördlich Lägern in northern Switzerland. \nLeupin’s contribution presents the synthesis of the post-closure safety case\, delineating how Nagra substantiate the long-term safety of the proposed repository. The safety case development involves a comprehensive safety assessment\, defined as the process of assembling evidence\, arguments\, and conducting analyses to ensure the disposal system’s safety through-out its post-closure phase. \nSpeaker: Olivier Leupin (NAGRA) \nClick here to view for this Lunch & Learn session. \nClick here to view all Lunch & Learn sessions.
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/lunch-learn-nagras-safety-case-for-the-general-license-application/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EURAD webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="EURAD KM":MAILTO:euradmobility@sckcen.be
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240522T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240522T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064851
CREATED:20240515T113531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T121204Z
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SUMMARY:MOnitoring equipment and DAta Treatment for Safe repository operation and staged closure (MODATS) - WP SYNTHESIS SESSION
DESCRIPTION:We are glad to invite you to the Monitoring Equipment and Data Treatment for Safe Repository Operation and Staged Closure (MODATS) work package (WP) synthesis session. \nThe MODATS WP of the EURAD aimed to evaluate\, develop and describe monitoring methods and technologies\, and to provide the means to measure\, treat\, analyse and manage monitoring data in a consistent manner. \nIn particular\, the MODATS WP was conducting research\, development and demonstration (RD&D) into: \nrepository monitoring data management and use of monitoring data to enhance system understanding\, including development of digital twins\,\ndevelopment of repository monitoring technologies\, and\ndevelopment of knowledge regarding repository monitoring\,\ninteractions with civil society and other stakeholders\,\ninteractions with knowledge management WPs. \nAt the end of the WP\, a series of tools\, methods and guidance documents on\, and examples of how\, monitoring data acquisition\, management and treatment can be undertaken will be available for programmes to use in designing specific repository monitoring programmes. To facilitate meeting this ambition\, the WP worked on real data sets from five recent full-scale underground research laboratory (URL) experiments\, referred to as the MODATS Reference Experiments. \nThe synthesis session aims to give a summary of the key results\, lessons learned\, and actions taken in the MODATS WP. These findings will cover main research and technical results\, complemented with information about the WP management approach (Steering Committee)\, civil society engagement\, interaction with other WPs and contribution to EURAD knowledge management programme. \nMODATS results can be used to build confidence in monitoring data by contributing to the three main purposes of monitoring data recognized by the IAEA (AIEA TEDOC1208). Illustrative examples of how the work contributes to each monitoring purpose will be given. \n  \nPractical information\nClick here to view the recording of this webinar.\nThe slides can be downloaded here.
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/monitoring-equipment-and-data-treatment-for-safe-repository-operation-and-staged-closure-modats-wp-synthesis-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EURAD webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240525
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CREATED:20240403T133641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T133641Z
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SUMMARY:PREDIS Training course | Domain Insight Training
DESCRIPTION:Training aims to share knowledge gained through each domain insight (DI) with project partners\, EUGs\,\nStudents and whomever might be interested in the work of the PREDIS project. Within the PREDIS project\nthere are 12 Dis that are written documents containing contextual information about how activities and\nknowledge associated with a domain contribute towards achieving generic safety and implementation goals.\nIn the Dis experts’ views and long-term safety impact or practical implementation are also considered. For\nmore information see: https://www.ejp-eurad.eu/publications/eurad-roadmap \nThis is an open event\, and it is free of charge. Please register to the event by 10th of May via the following link:\nhttps://www.lyyti.in/Domain_Insights_Training_May2024
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/predis-training-course-domain-insight-training/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Partner training course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240426T084500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240426T170000
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CREATED:20240131T134128Z
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SUMMARY:EURAD Training course on the state-of-the- art of container corrosion phenomena under disposal conditions
DESCRIPTION:Description\nEven though the feasibility and safety of established container solutions has been demonstrated\, recent progress in understanding of materials and processes has shown that optimisation of container manufacturing and performance is possible. Widespread interest in repository optimisation exists and relevant projects are ongoing\, e.g.\, WP HITEC and the HotBENT experiment in Grimsel. The systematic exploration of novel materials\, while placing existing solutions in a broader context\, will provide a solid state-of-the-art for the pursuit of container optimisation according to available geology\, disposal concept and regulatory requirements. The testing of alternative container materials\, their mechanical structural response and corrosion resistance will also bring new insights into novel technical solutions for container design. Therefore\, it is important to further increase the knowledge base and reduce remaining uncertainties by extending the understanding of complex/coupled interfacial processes influencing container performance under repository relevant conditions at various scales\, exploring the potential of novel/advanced container materials and processes for optimisation of container performance within the engineered barrier system and improving performance assessments addressing identified safety needs through mechanistic process understanding and development of predictive models. \nAims\nThis training course is based on the work inside the EURAD project CONtainer CORrosion under Disposal conditions (ConCorD). It aims to provide an overview of the evolution of the environmental conditions focused on the near-field and their impact on corrosion behavior with a focus on irradiated-accelerated corrosion\, microbial activity and degradation during nearfield transients. Furthermore\, a detailed overview of novel technological concepts for container materials is provided. The final part of the course gives a theoretical and practical overview of prediction tools for assessment of long-time barrier integrity and the integration of corrosion phenomena in performance assessments. \nPrerequisites\nThe participants should have basic knowledge on RWM\, in particular radioactive waste disposal \nLearning outcomes\nUpon completion of this training course\, participants should be able to: \nUnderstand the function of the waste container in the disposal of HLW/SF\nIdentify the different transient process in the near field environment\nComprehend the effect of transient processes on the corrosion behavior of waste containers\nUnderstand the advantages & disadvantages of the use of ceramic/metallic materials in nuclear waste disposal\nIdentify the current knowledge gaps of the use of ceramic/metallic materials in nuclear waste disposal\nIdentify principles\, advantages & disadvantages of different modelling approaches for several corrosion processes\nUnderstand how corrosion processes can be integrated in performance assessments (PA)\nFamiliarise themselves with basic modelling tools
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/eurad-training-course-on-the-state-of-the-art-of-container-corrosion-phenomena-under-disposal-conditions/
LOCATION:Pullman Hotel World Trade Centre\, Piata Montreal 10\, Sect. 1\, Bucharest\, Romania
CATEGORIES:EURAD training course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240408T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240408T173000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064851
CREATED:20240320T072050Z
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SUMMARY:EURAD Information & Discussion Session on IDKM
DESCRIPTION:Management of knowledge\, information and data can be a challenge in radioactive waste disposal and decommissioning. Planning\, construction\, operation and closure of a repository involves large volumes of information over an extended duration. At the same time information\, data and knowledge about repositories must be accessible and understandable by numerous generations. Managing knowledge\, archiving records and preserving information for a timescale across many generations is a common task for all countries. \nThe NEA’s Radioactive Waste Management Committee (RWMC) established the Working Party on Information\, Data and Knowledge Management (WP-IDKM) to examine the management of information\, data and knowledge for/in radioactive waste disposal programmes. Since 2019\, the working party has brought together experts from 26 organisations representing 11 NEA member countries and the European Union. \nOn EURAD’s Information & Discussion Session (the IDS) offers an opportunity to provide an overview of the WP-IDKM’s predecessor initiatives\, present working areas\, existing and planned deliverables\, future activity plans and dissemination events. \nThe IDS presentation topics include: \nPredecessor NEA initiatives and their respective deliverables: \nPreservation of Records\, Knowledge and Memory (RK&M) Across Generations (RK&M Initiative)\nRadioactive Waste Repository Metadata Management (RepMet)\nExpert Group on Waste Inventorying and Reporting (EGIRM) \nOverview of WP-IDKM\, members\, expert groups\, working areas\, and planned deliverables \nEURAD Domain Insight 7.2.2 on Information\, Data and Knowledge Management (IDKM) \nExpert Group on Knowledge Management (EGKM) \nIntroduction of the challenges and opportunities of managing knowledge to support radioactive waste management\nOverview of the KM Guidance document under preparation and how it relates to other normative/standard references \nExpert Group on Archiving (EGAR) – Set of Essential Records (SER) \nIntroduction of the SER concept\nOverview of organisational SER implementation examples \nWP-IDKM international cooperation\, planned future activities\, conferences and dissemination events \nSummary of the information session and opening of discussion session \nThe IDS will likely appeal to RWM experts interested in how effective IDKM can benefit radioactive waste management and disposal. This includes technical staff in implementing organisations charged with the digitisation of safety cases\, data and information management\, archiving\, knowledge management and stakeholder communication. In addition to RWMOs\, it could be of interest to policy makers\, regulators\, IT professionals\, national archivists\, community groups and social scientists involved in communicating information over extended timescales. \nEURAD’s IDS will consist of approximately one hour for presentations from WP-IDKM\, and approximately one-and-a-half-hour session for answering audience questions. \nPresenters\nJózsef I. Fekete (PURAM)\, Ulrich Noseck (GRS)\, Vincent Maugis (Andra) \nExpert panel for Q&A\nAlyssa Clark Chardon (LANL)\, Alexander Carter (Nuclear Waste Services)\, Chris Russell Camphouse (Sandia)\, Stephan Hotzel (BASE)\, Takeshi Ebashi (NUMO)\, Jasmin Böhmer (BASE) \, and additional experts subject to WP-IDKM discretion. \nPractical information\nThis information session will be organised using MS Teams. All registrants will receive a MS Teams link a few days prior to this session.
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/eurad-information-discussion-session-on-idkm/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EURAD training course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240327T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240327T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064851
CREATED:20240322T092347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T133747Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn | Sensitivity Analyses in Safety Assessments for Geologic Disposal Facilities: An International Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Addressing uncertainties is an essential part of Safety Cases for geologic disposal facilities. An important instrument for doing so is sensitivity analysis (SA)\, by which the impact of input parameter uncertainties on the output(s) of model calculations is studied and evaluated. While some SA methods (such as linear and rank-based methods) are routinely applied in safety assessments\, the toolbox of available methods is much richer and capable of detecting effects which might not be captured by the approaches mentioned above. However\, it is also true that some of the more advanced and sophisticated methods are hard to understand and to apply\, produce ambiguous or unstable results\, or cause high computational costs. The seminar will\, after a brief introduction to the “world of SA”\, provide insight in an ongoing international exercise in which various SA methods are systematically applied to a number of simulation models from the practice of repository safety assessment. The aim of the exercise is to evaluate the performance of various methods vis-à-vis the characteristics of the different simulation models\, and ultimately\, to derive guidance for the application of SA in safety assessments. Participants are\, or have been\, Sandia National Laboratories (USA)\, TU Clausthal\, GRS (Germany)\, Universidade da Coruña (Spain)\, SCK.CEN (Belgium)\, POSIVA (Finland)\, and IBRAE (Russia\, until February 2022).\nThe scope of the exercise is restricted to global probabilistic SA methods\, i. e. methods that explore the full input parameter space\, use a joint probability density function for characterising the input uncertainty\, and analyse the relationship between input and output uncertainty (i. e. the sensitivity) using stochastic concepts. SA methods applied include graphical\, variance-based\, and moment-independent methods\, some of which take advantage of surrogate models when estimating sensitivity measures. The models studied cover a wide range of applications\, including near-field hydraulics\, mechanics and chemistry as well as far-field transport in fracture networks. Their features relevant for SA include the need for nested input sampling\, nonlinear behaviour\, as well as outputs which exhibit bifurcation and regime changes. Such varying challenges have to be addressed by choosing appropriate SA methods. \nSpeaker: Klaus-Jürgen Röhlig \nClick here to watch the recording of this Lunch & Learn session. \nClick here to view all Lunch & Learn sessions.
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/lunch-learn-sensitivity-analyses-in-safety-assessments-for-geologic-disposal-facilities-an-international-collaboration/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EURAD webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240228T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240228T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064851
CREATED:20240111T093920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T133913Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn | Advisory Board Committee (ESK)
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Barbara Reichert \nClick here to watch the recording of this Lunch & Learn session. \nClick here to view all Lunch & Learn sessions.
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/lunch-learn-advisory-board-committee-esk/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EURAD webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240214T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T064851
CREATED:20240111T094035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T134030Z
UID:122865-1707915600-1707919200@euradschool.eu
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn | “Plus minus what?” - Uncertainty in destructive spent nuclear fuel inventory analysis
DESCRIPTION:All analytical results of an analysis come (or should come) with an uncertainty. This uncertainty\, the “plus/minus number”\, is often just taken for granted by the user of the results\, without much further thought. In this talk\, we shall explore in more detail what is hidden (or not) behind the uncertainty number of a destructive spent nuclear fuel analysis. The aim is to raise users’ awareness of the multiple parameters reflected in that single uncertainty number. \n  \nSpeaker: Stefaan Van Winckel \nClick here to watch the recording of this Lunch & Learn session. \nClick here to view all Lunch & Learn sessions.
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/lunch-learn-accuracy-and-uncertainty-in-determination-of-sf-inventory/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EURAD webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240127
DTSTAMP:20260420T064851
CREATED:20231107T112151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T112151Z
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SUMMARY:EURAD Training course on Monitoring in Geological Disposal facilities of radioactive waste
DESCRIPTION:Description\nA successful strategy for radioactive waste disposal should address both technical and societal needs\, and monitoring has the potential to contribute to both of these aspects. Monitoring during repository operations can be used to build further understanding of the processes occurring in the repository during operational phase (construction\, waste emplacement\, backfilling and closure) and early post-closure phase. \nMonitoring can also contribute to public and stakeholder understanding of processes occurring in the repository\, and hence\, it can respond to public concerns and be used to build further confidence in geological disposal in addition to that achieved during licensing. Monitoring can therefore play a role in enabling waste management organisations to work towards the safe disposal of radioactive waste. \nAims\nThe Monitoring training is targeted to offer an overview of monitoring aspects in the field of geological disposal (in crystalline and clay host rocks) and methodology to conduct a monitoring strategy. The training aims to provide participants a set of competences based on the work inside the EU project dedicated on monitoring (Modern\, Modern2020…). \nPrerequisites\nThe participants should have a: \nBasic knowledge of RWM\, in particular radioactive waste disposal\nBasic overview about safety fundamentals and existing international recommendations \nLearning outcomes\nUpon completion of this training course\, participants should be able to: \nDescribe the relevant processes for the geological disposal during operational phases and early post-closure phase\nDiscuss the role of monitoring for geological disposal during operational phases and early post-closure phase\nUnderstand the methodology to select monitoring parameters\nDescribe monitoring sensors and technologies\nDiscuss monitoring system design\, installation\, and operation\nReflect on the contribution of monitoring data to decision making\nUnderstand expectations from differents stakeholders \nPreliminary programme\nClick here to download the preliminary programme. \nPracticalities\nThis training course will be organised online. The participants will receive a MS Teams link one week prior to the start of the training course. If you register for this training course\, you agree that it will be recorded and that the recording will be published online afterwards.\nThe registration deadline is January 15 2024. \n  \n…
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/eurad-training-course-on-monitoring-in-geological-disposal-facilities-of-radioactive-waste/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EURAD training course
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SUMMARY:EURAD Training course on application of Requirement Management Systems
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nThe EURAD guidance work package (WP12) aims at developing a comprehensive suite of instructional guidance documents that can be used by EU Member-States and associated countries with radioactive waste management programmes\, regardless of their phase or level of advancement with implementing their waste management activities. Requirements management has been selected as the broad topic for further guides to be developed within EURAD. To effectively support the understanding of the application of requirements management systems (RMS) in radioactive waste management (RWM)\, a training session is going to be organised in collaboration with EURAD WP13 (focussed on training). During this two and a half days training\, participants will learn about the basics of RMS\, its role in planning RWM programmes and some lessons learnt from application of RMS in some national programmes will be shared. Theoretical lectures and the introduction of the results of the literature survey on RMS are complemented with exercise and test case. \nTarget audience\nThis Training Session targets junior and senior professionals from the EURAD programme working on – or just starting the introduction of – RMS. The Training Session provides a platform for the participants for networking and aims to assist the creation of an informal “community of practice” in the area of requirement management. \nLearning outcomes\nThe aim of the Training Session is to provide input to ‘the way of thinking’ on \nhow to structure the RMS\,\nthe process of developing and updating the RMS and\nusing the RMS in the daily work. \n  \nUpon completion of this Training Session\, participants should be able to: \ndescribe the RWM planning instruments and role of RMS\,\ndescribe the disposal system RMS\, with special emphasis on post-closure safety aspects\,\ndescribe the architecture of an RMS (high-level goals\, functions\, targets\, design requirements etc.)\,\nunderstand the RMS development process including how to set constraints (geology\, waste)\, system boundaries and how to identify stakeholders (their role\, responsibilities and expectations)\,\nunderstand the evolution of the system\, the need of flexibility in planning and the update and iterations needed in the RMS\,\napply the “way of thinking” to the RMS in their home country\,\nlist lessons learnt (key messages) from examples on application of RMS in advanced national programs. \nPrerequisites\nNo prerequisites apply for this Training Session. \nProgramme\nA draft programme can be downloaded here. \nRegistration information\nPlease be informed that this is a face-to-face training course with limited seating. Therefore\, the organisers ask participants to only register if they intend to attend the Training Session. Preference for attendance will be given to EURAD consortium members.
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/eurad-training-course-on-application-of-requirement-management-systems/
LOCATION:Mercure Budapest Castle Hill\, Krisztina Korut 41-43\, NTAK:SZ19000364\, szálloda\, Budapest\, Hungary
CATEGORIES:EURAD training course
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn | Update by the CORI Work Package
DESCRIPTION:The Lunch&Learn session organized by CORI is summarizing main information relevant in the context of this workpackage. Aim is to introduce (i) the basic scientific facts and concepts underlying this research focused on Cement-Organics-Cement-Interactions\, (ii) explain the relevance of CORI in view of enhancing Safety\, and (iii) present selected technical highlights from this EURAD activity.\nScope: CORI improves the knowledge on the organic release issues which can accelerate the radionuclide migration in the context of the post closure phase of geological repositories for ILW and LLW/VLLW\, including surface/shallow disposal. CORI addresses topics in the context of cement-organic-radionuclide interactions. Organic materials are present in some nuclear waste and as admixtures in cement-based materials and can potentially influence the performance of a geological disposal system. This potential effect of organic molecules is caused by the formation of complexes in solution with radionuclides which can potentially increase radionuclide solubility and/or decrease radionuclide sorption. Organic substances require increased attention since a significant quantity exists in the waste and in the cementitious materials\, with a large degree of chemical diversity. Cement-based materials are degraded with time in the context of waste disposal inducing a large range of alkaline pH conditions. Alkaline pH provides specific conditions under which the organics can degrade\, which contributes to increasing their potential impact on repository performance. The new scientific results from WP CORI are providing new quantitative and qualitative data as well as improved process understanding to support RWMD implementation needs and safety. \nSpeaker: CORI Work Package Board \nClick here to watch the recording of this Lunch & Learn session. \nClick here to view all Lunch & Learn sessions.
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/lunch-learn-update-by-the-cori-work-package/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EURAD webinar
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn | Tailoring the digital transition to the challenges of geological disposal in Japan
DESCRIPTION:Based on the huge volume of raw and processed information (here grouped as “knowledge”) to be handled in a national geological disposal programme\, it is no longer a question of whether advanced KMS will be introduced into radwaste management programmes or not – only whether such systems can be developed and implemented before total collapse of conventional approaches.\nThe Japanese decision to rapidly move into advanced KM was driven by the boundary conditions of the large and diverse nuclear programme\, with special considerations resulting from required responses to the Fukushima Daiichi accident. In particular\, imminent loss of many experienced staff as they retire leaves only a small window to capture tacit knowledge (a common problem throughout the nuclear industry).\nThe basic concept of the KMS under development is to structure knowledge according to the logical structure of an integrated “Safety Case” that brings together key pre- and post-closure safety goals together with closely related requirements\, such as minimising environmental impacts and assuring public acceptance. The incorporated functionality supports synthesis and integration of material from diverse sources\, identifying trends and inconsistencies\, and providing feedback to data producers. It should assure the flexibility to cope with a rapidly-growing\, technically-diverse knowledge base and the user-friendliness required to encourage its adoption. For these purpose\, maximum use of advanced electronic information management technology is critical.\nIn this presentation\, such development of an integrated digital KMS for geological disposal as part of NUMO’s digital transformation is illustrated and future challenges discussed. \nSpeaker: Dr. Hiroyuki Umeki \nClick here to watch the recording of this Lunch & Learn session. \nClick here to view all Lunch & Learn sessions.
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/lunch-learn-tailoring-the-digital-transition-to-the-challenges-of-geological-disposal-in-japan/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EURAD webinar
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn | Beyond conventional methods: The role of ANN in nuclear waste management
DESCRIPTION:In this talk\, Virginie Solans will present the role of Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) in a nuclear waste management context and explain how ANNs are reshaping conventional methods. ANNs are an example of machine learning\, where typically large amounts of data are analysed. \nAfter a brief introduction to ANNs\, she will provide examples of where ANNs are proposed to be used in the nuclear context and of relevance to nuclear waste management. Such developments are requested in the safeguards community already today to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of nuclear material verification and can be adopted as an inspiration for the waste community and its plans for the verification of fuel in the coming decades. \nOne example is detecting and classifying particle defects in spent nuclear fuel assemblies. The Partial Defect Tester (PDET) is an instrument proposed to investigate the integrity of irradiated nuclear fuel assemblies by analysing the gamma and neutron flux inside the fuel assembly. Researchers have proposed to analyse the data from PDET using ANNs\, aiming to identify if missing or replaced fuel material in a spent nuclear fuel assembly. Such verifications are particularly important before disposal in a geological repository\, after which further verification is not possible. Another application is the anomaly detection using the Next Generation Surveillance System Camera Data. The ANN could assist IAEA safeguards inspectors to identify unexpected activity in nuclear facilities\, including in facilities linked to the final disposal of nuclear waste. \nFinally\, Viriginie will present her own work that specialises in predicting safety parameters for fuel to be encapsulated. She will demonstrate how ANNs can be used to predict the effective multiplication factor (keff)\, a parameter for criticality-safety\, for different canister loading using the radionuclides concentrations. This ANN can take advantage of the heterogeneity of the spent nuclear fuels irradiation history\, including how the ANN can even capture changes in the canister keff when spent nuclear fuels are axially rotated. She will also demonstrate how ANNs can be used to predict the decay heat from experimental measurements planned to be performed before encapsulation and how it can be used to verify state-of-the-art calculations. \nThis presentation aims to show the large range of possibilities that ANN offers to help with the different aspects of nuclear waste management and how it might be used in the future. \nSpeaker: Virginie Solans (Uppsala Univeristy) \nClick here to watch the recording this Lunch & Learn session. \nClick here to download the presentation. \nClick here to view all Lunch & Learn sessions.
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/lunch-learn-beyond-conventional-methods-the-role-of-ann-in-nuclear-waste-management/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EURAD webinar
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SUMMARY:Workshop - Ukrainian experience from exercising radioactive waste management under exceptional conditions
DESCRIPTION:About the workshop\nDuring times of war\, licensees of nuclear and radiation technology facilities may be unable to meet regulatory safety requirements designed for peacetime. This challenge has arisen in Ukraine\, particularly within the radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel management facilities located in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone and units of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant under decommissioning. Regulating the safety of facilities with nuclear and radiation technologies during wartime is an unprecedented task. \nIn an upcoming workshop\, representatives from the Ukraine’s nuclear regulatory body (SNRIU) and its Technical Support Organization (SSTC NRS)\, will share their experiences regarding the three topics mentioned below. \n\n Maintaining Safety Principles and Provisions in Wartime Conditions\n\nThe SNRIU\, in collaboration with the SSTC NRS and with support from the Norwegian regulatory body (DSA)\, has developed approaches and procedures for regulating the safety of facilities and activities within the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone during wartime. The core of this approach is to require licensees to operate facilities in modes with minimal risk of emergencies and accidents while limiting authorized activities. Based on this\, the scope of application of the safety principles and general provisions has been determined. \n\n Handling Licensing Matters During and After Liberation by the Hostilities\n\nAfter regaining by Ukraine control of the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone\, licensees of facilities within the zone faced challenges complying with safety requirements due to factors such as a shortage of personnel and uncertainty regarding the safety of the facilities following the uncontrolled presence of occupying troops. In response\, the regulatory body temporarily suspended licenses and established conditions for their reinstatement. Before license restoration\, facility operators had to ensure the facilities were in a safe state\, capable of conducting authorized activities\, and underwent comprehensive safety inspections. The SNRIU reinstated licenses following a thorough state review conducted with the assistance of the SSTC NRS\, which assessed the acceptability of facility safety levels and the operators’ ability to ensure safe operations. \n\n Lessons Learned from Emergency Preparedness and Response in Wartime Conditions\n\nBased on the Ukrainian experience\, most recommendations\, regulations and guidelines on emergency preparedness and response cannot be applied in the context of wartime. The probable events cannot be classified according to INES due to limitations established in the application area of the document for wartime. Also\, divisive criteria for preparedness and emergency stages\, such as event class declaration\, are unclear. All these problems became obvious for the experts of the SNRIU Information and Emergence Center during an assessment of the consequences of a potential accident at the occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP. Currently\, experts are working on adapting standard calculations and procedures to the war conditions. Depending on the available time resources\, the application of the assessment approaches referring to both\, preparedness and response stages\, is reasonable. Preparedness for an emergency resulting from military attacks at an NPP requires more information and knowledge about the potential military threats and the facility’s response to hostilities. However\, a group of postulated reference events can be considered based on an expert’s view\, the possible type of impact at the NPP\, the ongoing situation at the site\, and its potential evolution. \nThe presentations will be followed by a session where participants can ask questions and discuss these topics. The feedback and discussions from workshop participants will be beneficial for the future work of the Ukrainian regulator and its Technical Support Organization. \nTarget audience\n\nNational Regulators\, Decision Makers\nTechnical Support Organisations\nWaste Management Organisations\nResearch Entities\nProfessionals/Experts involved in the safety case development and/or review\nCivil Society\nParticipants involved in cooperating projects (as PREDIS\, etc.)\nInternational audience (IAEA\, NEA\, ENSREG\, EC\, others).\n\nTentative Agenda\n\n5′ Opening and Welcoming. Presentation of SNRIU and SSTC NRS Representatives\n20′ Maintaining Safety Principles and Provisions in Wartime Conditions\n20′ Handling Licensing Matters During and After Liberation by the Hostilities\n20′ Lessons Learned from Emergency Preparedness and Response in Wartime Conditions\n50′ Open Discussion\n5′ Closing\n\n  \nRegistration information\nRegistration for the workshop is free\, but mandatory. Registration deadline is October 11 2023. An MS Teams link will be provided to all registrants by October 13 2023 at the latest. \n 
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/workshop-ukrainian-experience-from-exercising-radioactive-waste-management-under-exceptional-conditions/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EURAD training course
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SUMMARY:International Conference on Environmental Remediation and Radioactive Waste Management®
DESCRIPTION:The International Conference on Radioactive Waste Management and Environmental Remediation (ICEM®) 2023 is scheduled for October 3-6\, 2023 at  the International Conference Centre Stuttgart in Stuttgart\, Germany. This event promotes a broad global exchange of information on technologies\, operations\, management approaches\, economics\, and public policies in the critical areas of environmental remediation and radioactive waste  management. \nAbstract submission deadline is February 1st 2023 \nFor an overview of topics discussed at this event\, please consult the event website.
URL:https://euradschool.eu/event/international-conference-on-environmental-remediation-and-radioactive-waste-management/
LOCATION:International Conference Centre Stuttgart\, Germany
CATEGORIES:PhD event
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