CHERNE, A network to promote the interest of younger generations in radiation proteetion in radiological and nuclear engineering

Abstract

[EN] As a significant number of professionals at different levels of education are still required for safely operating and managing nuclear technology and other activities involving the use of radiations, industry, research institutes and universities need to work together to co-ordinate more effectively their efforts to encourage the younger generation and to develop and promote a program of education and training on Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Protection. To try to fill these objectives the CHERNE network (www.upv.es/cherne/), a non-formal wide-scope open network, was created in 2005 on the basis of an existing collaboration between some European institutions. The network represents a clear added value for students, giving them an access to specialised fields not developed in their own institutions. A clear result obtained so far with the network, mainly with intensive courses developed, is the enhancement of the interest of students and academic authorities on Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Protection. There are presently 20 partners in CHERNE.