Ukrainian Nuclear Society Gains International Membership in the European Nuclear Education Network (ENEN)

On March 6-7, 2025, the VIII General Assembly of the European Nuclear Education Network (ENEN) and the special ENEN event took place in Brussels, Belgium.

During the General Assembly, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Ukrainian Nuclear Society and ENEN, officially granting UkrNS international membership in the European Nuclear Education Network.

The ENEN General Assembly is held annually to discuss the association’s general policy and organizational aspects, as well as to make decisions on accepting new members. This year, ten candidates from various European countries applied for membership, including organizations, enterprises, and educational institutions from the nuclear sector. Among them were the Ukrainian Nuclear Society and Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv.

During the presentation of the Ukrainian Nuclear Society, General Assembly participants were introduced to the activities of Ukraine’s largest professional public organization and UkrNS’s initiatives in supporting and developing nuclear education in Ukraine. UkrNS representatives emphasized the significant opportunities that membership in this international organization provides for Ukrainian specialists. These include: strengthening cooperation with European colleagues in the field of nuclear education; enhancing the skills and knowledge of young scientists and nuclear industry professionals;
participation in European training programs, internships, and other educational initiatives; joint efforts to attract young generations to the nuclear sector.

Both Ukrainian membership applications were unanimously approved by the ENEN General Assembly. According to the signed Memorandum of Understanding, UkrNS and ENEN will collaborate on increasing youth engagement and interest in nuclear energy and industry, improving the training of young professionals, implementing educational and training projects, and promoting career opportunities in the field.

Background Information About the European Nuclear Education Network (ENEN)
The European Nuclear Education Network (ENEN) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and further developing expertise in the nuclear field through the advancement of higher education and training across Europe. This goal is achieved through close cooperation among universities, research organizations, regulatory authorities, industry representatives, and other institutions involved in nuclear science.

ENEN members include leading European universities, research centers, private and public companies, and non-governmental organizations engaged in nuclear education and training. Previously, Ukrainian institutions such as National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”,
V.N. Karazin Kharkiv Natinal University, and National Science Center “Kharkiv Institute of Physics and Technology” have already joined ENEN as members.

With this new membership, the Ukrainian Nuclear Society strengthens its position in the international nuclear education community and opens new horizons for the development of nuclear expertise in Ukraine.