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Major Safety Improvements at Kazakhstan's Research Reactor: IAEA Review

Kazakshtan's Institute of Nuclear Physics has implemented significant modifications and upgrades to improve the safety of its research reactor, concluded experts of an IAEA Integrated Nuclear Safety Assessment of Research Reactors (INSARR) mission last week. Read more →

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IAEA Board of Governors Reappoints Director General

IAEA Director General, Yukiya Amano, addressed the media following the announcement  of his reappointment. The IAEA Board of Governors has re-appointed Mr Amano to a further term of office for four years. Read more →

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Statement by Chairman of IAEA Board of Governors on Re-appointment of Director General

Today the Board of Governors re-appointed by acclamation the current Director General, Mr Yukiya Amano, to a further term of office for four years, from 1 December 2017 to 30 November 2021. Read more →

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Breaking Barriers, Leading Nuclear Executives Share their Paths to Success: IAEA Celebrates International Women's Day

The IAEA celebrated International Women’s Day this year with a panel including women who have broken down barriers to achieve success in technical careers at nuclear power plants. Read more →

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China's First Wastewater Plant Using Radiation Opens

China inaugurated its first facility that uses electron beams to treat industrial wastewater yesterday, ushering in a new era for radiation technology in the world's leading textile producer. Read more →

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