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In Memoriam Jean-Paul Samain
In Memoriam Jean-Paul Samain (10.12.1944-7.3.2025) BVS/ABR President 2011-2012 Jean-Paul Samain passed away in his sleep at his home in Jurbise. At the end of 2020, he suffered a stroke which put an end to his professional activities. He was cared for by his...
ICRP Seeks Nominations for the Main Commission and Committee Membership: 2025-2029 term
ICRP is seeking nominations for Committee membership for the next term: 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2029. Nominations will also be retained for consideration for membership in ICRP Task Groups as opportunities arise. Nominations must be submitted through ICRP’s online...
ECRad Lunch Talk
Exciting Opportunity for Early Career Scientists in Radiation Protection and Nuclear Energy Research fields! Are you passionate about radiation protection and nuclear energy research and looking to connect with fellow young scientists? Mark your calendars for...
EAN Newsletter
You can access here the 52nd issue of the European ALARA Network Newsletter. In this edition, you will find: 3rd ENA Workshop: Highlights from the integrated EAN session on Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM), focusing on regulatory practices and...
BVS-ABR Newsletter N° 184 is now available
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The Future of Radiological Protection Needs Our Voice
As the world advances with life-changing technologies—nuclear medicine, SMRs, space exploration, and more—one critical question remains: Is the world investing enough in radiological protection (RP) to keep up with the growing demand? (SPOILER.. the answer is no) In a...
RadioACT! @ FANC
The winners of the RadioACT! science competition organised by BVS-ABR recently got to go and present their result at the FANC (Agency responsible for radiation protection and nuclear safety) in Brussels.
New IAEA Publication: Radiation Safety in the Use of Radiation Sources in Research and Education
Radiation sources used in research and education include particle accelerators, sealed radioactive sources, such as low activity check sources and high activity sealed radioactive sources in irradiators; unsealed radioactive sources that are used as tracers in field...
Nu voor morgen, radioactief afval
De Belgische regering besliste in oktober 2022 om het hoogradioactief en langlevend afval diep in de ondergrond te bergen. Tegelijkertijd besliste ze om hierover een breed maatschappelijk debat te organiseren met de focus op alle mogelijke beslissingen en gevolgen die...