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Visiting days SCK CEN

Update 25 April: it is no longer possible to register for the visiting days. Both visiting days are full. 

Registrations for the visiting days have been CLOSED since Sunday, 22 May.
Visitors will soon receive an e-mail with practical information. Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact events [at] sckcen [dot] be (events[at]sckcen[dot]be).
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10/06/2022 - 12/06/2022

Boeretang 200, 2400 Mol

Please note! Enter "Gravenstraat, Dessel” in your sat nav to avoid the barriers.

 

Overview

For the first time in ten years, we open the doors of our nuclear site to the general public. You will surely come along? 

On 9 April 2022, it will be exactly 70 years since the creation of SCK CEN, the Belgian nuclear research centre. Our original mission? Promote nuclear energy in Belgium and start the atomic era. In the meantime, 70 years have passed and we keep tapping into new research fields. From the fight against cancer, long space missions and new, future reactors to knowledge about materials and nuclear fuels...

Every day, our research contributes to a better world.
And you can witness it from close by.

Expect a 2-3 hour visit during which you will learn everything about radioactivity and nuclear applications. From special infrastructure to the latest technologies and the pioneering search for answers to life's big questions... 

What is there to see and to do?

  • Visit the control room of an active reactor
  • Dive into a reactor vessel thanks to virtual reality
  • Follow a demo on radioprotection
  • Meet leading international scientists
  • Find out all about radioactivity
  • And much more!

Registration info

Registration is required! Register before Sunday 22/05/2022.

1. General public

  • Register for visiting day on Saturday: CLOSED
  • Register for visiting day on Sunday: CLOSED

2. Former employees, retirees and alumni

  • Register for visiting day on Friday: CLOSED

3. Schools

  • Register for visiting day on Friday: CLOSED

 

Conditions for registration

  • Registration is mandatory to take part in the visiting days. 
  • To visit our research centre, you must be at least 12 years old on the day of the visit. Keep the birthdates of all your fellow visitors within reach when you fill in the registration form.
  • You will have to indicate a time slot in the registration screen, which varies between 9:45 and 15:00. The time slot is the starting time of your visit. A visit takes about 2-3 hours.
  • When registering, you will have to agree to the privacy statement of SCK CEN

 

Accessibility

Due to the large number of stairs, thresholds and other obstacles, visiting our research centre is unfortunately not possible for wheelchair users.

 

Directions

Enter "Gravenstraat, Dessel” in your sat nav to avoid the barriers.
You can download the directions to our technical site here.

 

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