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23 April 2024
New IAEA Publication: Radiation Safety in the Use of Radiation Sources in Research and Education
The IAEA has published a safety guide to protect students and researchers who use radioactive material or radiation in learning or research. Read more →
News Story
22 April 2024
IAEA Presents Report on Nuclear Energy to G20 under Brazilian Presidency
The IAEA has kicked off a first-of-its-kind collaboration with the G20, with the Agency set to contribute to the work of the world’s largest economic grouping on the key role that nuclear energy can play in achieving energy security and climate change goals. Read more →
Press Release
19 April 2024
Tritium Level in Fifth Batch of ALPS Treated Water Far Below Japan's Operational Limit, IAEA Confirms
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) experts have confirmed that the tritium concentration in the fifth batch of diluted ALPS treated water, which Japan’s Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) started discharging today, is far below the country’s operational limit. Read more →
Press Release
19 April 2024
IAEA Mission Sees Enhanced Safety at Research Reactor in the Netherlands, Indicates Need for Continued Improvements
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts said the operator of a Dutch research reactor used for research and radioisotope production has enhanced safety since a previous review mission in September 2021. Read more →
Press Release
18 April 2024
Update 224 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was informed about a further attempted drone attack today on the training centre of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), causing no damage or casualties, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said. Read more →
News Story
17 April 2024
IAEA Helping Doctors Provide Online Cancer Expertise Across Borders
An IAEA programme to provide virtual oncology expertise to cancer patients in developing countries has shown to be a wide success – engaging over 500 radiotherapy professionals from 19 countries and helping hospitals improve care for many patients, according to a comprehensive review. Read more →
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1 – 5 Jul 2024
Vienna, Austria
International Conference on Nuclear Knowledge Management and Human Resources Development: Challenges and Opportunities
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IAEA Director General Views Treated Water Release
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