ESARDA course on Nuclear Safeguards and Non-proliferation
Retieseweg 111
Geel
Overzicht
The ESARDA course on nuclear safeguards and non-proliferation was set up as a follow-up to the United Nations recommendations on disarmament and non-proliferation education of 2002 (United Nations, 2002), to complement nuclear engineering studies by teaching the technical aspects of safeguards, contribute to a two-fold scientific-technical and political-juridical education, and stimulate interest in this multi-disciplinary field.
The ESARDA course is of major importance for technical knowledge retention and for enrolling the younger generation in the nuclear safeguards field, since it deals specifically with technical aspects and application of safeguards and non-proliferation tools, including examples of in-field implementation of the safeguards principles and methodology at the different nuclear facilities.
The ESARDA course celebrates in 2027 its 25th edition. The course is co-organised by SCK CEN and EC-JRC, Geel, with the kind support from ABACC and FANC/AFCN.
Doelpubliek
The course is open to Master’s degree students in nuclear engineering but also to international relations/law students interested in nuclear safeguards related issues and to young professionals in the field.
Programma
The full programme can be downloaded here.
Voorkennis
Basic knowledge of nuclear materials and technology is welcome but not absolutely required.
Preparation
The course syllabus can be downloaded from the learning platform. Some upfront reading is advisable e.g. on the more technical parts for participants with less technical background and on the more legal/historical parts for those participants with only technical background.
Leerdoelen
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
In terms of knowledge
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Understand the historical, legal and technical basis of nuclear safeguards and non-proliferation
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Describe an overview of key technologies deployed in nuclear safeguards
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Understand the importance of strategic trade control
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Identify synergies with nuclear security
In terms of skills and competences
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Draw up basic safeguards approaches for different nuclear fuel cycle facilities
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Determine type of safeguards equipment to be used in function of the installations and materials
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Identify the relevant elements of information to go into the safeguards state evaluation process
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Appreciate the multidisciplinary nature of international nuclear safeguards and non-proliferation
Prijs
Registration fee: € 500 (VAT excluded)
This price includes the lectures, digital course material, coffee breaks, evening lecture and welcome cocktail on Monday, and transport between the accommodating hotels and the course venue.
Registratie
You can register using the button above until 16 March 2026.
Cancellation with total refund is only possible until 17 March 2026.
The detailed registration/application procedure can be found under 'Overview'.
Cancellation requests must be sent by the participant by email to academy [at] sckcen [dot] be and to the accommodating hotel no later than 17 March, 2026.
No-shows and cancellations after this date will incur the full cost of the registration fee and the hotel.
The training will focus on interaction and dialogue. For this reason, the number of participants will be limited to 34.
Accommodatie
Accommodation is pre-booked at Sunparks Kempense Meren (https://www.sunparks.com/be-vl/belgie/fp_KM_vakantiepark-kempense-meren) in Mol from Sunday April 12 until Friday April 17, 2026 (breakfast included – 5 nights).
Hotel bookings must be done by the participant before March 16, 2026 via this link (https://www.cognitoforms.com/CenterParcsSunparks/_2026ESARDATrainingCourse).
Please mention your contact data, the check-in and check-out date and the name of the course ‘ESARDA'.
You pay your stay directly to the hotel.