2026 NextGen Nuclear Leaders Summer School
OECD-NEA NEST and HLG-SET, along with JRC, are co-organising the NextGen Nuclear Leaders Summer School, a week-long school on non-technical skills from 13 to 17 July 2026 in Karlsruhe Germany.
During this summer school participants will develop a holistic view on the issue of nuclear energy, with introductory sessions from experts in the fields of nuclear law, policy, social sciences and ethics. As part of our involvement in the OECD NEA NEST project, SCK CEN Academy contributes to this course through participation in the programme committee (Michèle Coeck) and lectures on “Ethical Aspects of Nuclear Energy Governance” (Gaston Meskens), as well as with guidance of the participants for their case study to be prepared during the week.
The school will offer lectures and interactive sessions on topics such as leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement, all of which are considered essential for future managers and leaders in the nuclear sector. It will teach participants to develop a holistic view on the issue of nuclear energy, with introductory sessions from experts in the fields of nuclear law, policy, social sciences and ethics.
The programme will also include a group case study exercise to be developed over the week, bringing together students and young professionals from different countries and academic backgrounds to work together in multinational teams. In addition, it will comprise a site visit to nuclear research laboratories to give participants practical insight into the sector. Finally, the school will give participants a unique opportunity to interact with young professionals and international mentors to build professional networks.
All sessions will be conducted in English. The outline programme can be downloaded here.
