Abstract
Purpose It is currently acknowledged that the enrolment of students to nuclear disciplines is not in a satisfactory level. The European Nuclear Education Network ENEN+ project proposes activities to substantially contribute to the revival of the interest of young generations in careers in nuclear sector. It is based on four nuclear disciplines: Nuclear reactor engineering and safety; Waste management and geological disposal; Radiation protection; and Medical applications. The European Federation of Organisations for Medical Physics (EFOMP) is involved in this project focusing on last two disciplines. This presentation aims to highlight the tasks related to the involvement of EFOMP in the project and expected to open the door for beneficial possibilities to the medical physics community. Methods The project activities are organized in 7 work packages (WP), with EFOMP participating in three of them: Attracting bachelor students to nuclear fields and retain them in the nuclear professions (WP2); Attract and develop new talents through nuclearization (WP3) and consolidate-further develop European Fission Training Schemes (EFTS); and Mobility (WP5). Each of these packages has tasks that will be carried out during the period of the project. Results The initial steps include the consolidation of the European Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering (EMSNE) scheme and its evolvement to European Master of Science in Nuclear Disciplines (EMSND). The terms of reference document defining all aspects of how the EMSND will be conducted has been drafted. Additionally, the ENEN+ project will financially support through mobility grants students and professionals willing to carry out any education and training activity in nuclear fields. The manual describing the details concerning the mobility grants has been prepared. Conclusions The results described are only the initial steps of the project. Future actions include launch of call for applications for mobility grants; development of the European Credit System for Vocational Education and Training (ECVET) based curricula for the identified profiles; consolidation of the vocational EFTS through voluntary accreditation and the coordination of the development of EFTS in niche applications.
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