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23 September 2020
General Conference: Day 3 Highlights
Highlights from the third day of the IAEA's 64th General Conference. Read more →
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23 September 2020
IAEA Scientific Forum 2020 - Clean Energy
The theme of this year’s IAEA Scientific Forum was how innovative forms of nuclear energy can help the world meet its climate goals. A range of prominent thinkers discussed the role nuclear energy can play in the transition to clean power. The Scientific Forum is a key event in the nuclear scienc Read more →
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23 September 2020
Together for More Women in Nuclear: How to Close the Gender Gap
“It is not just important, it is key”. This was IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi’s reply today when asked about the role gender parity plays in creating a stronger, equal and more diverse workforce to fuel development and sustainability in nuclear. Read more →
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23 September 2020
Supporting the Operation and Safety of Research Reactors: Exploring the IAEA's Peer Review Missions
Research reactors provide a wealth of benefits, from the production of radioisotopes for cancer treatment to training and education. Read more →
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23 September 2020
The Future of Atoms: Artificial Intelligence for Nuclear Applications
Held virtually today on the sidelines of the 64th IAEA General Conference, the first ever IAEA meeting discussing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for nuclear applications showcased the ways in which AI-based approaches in nuclear science can benefit human health, water resource management and nuclear fusion research. Read more →
Latest info on COVID-19 from Austrian and Viennese authorities
Update as of 1 July: Vienna-based IAEA staff are now working from the VIC. For more, click here.
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9 – 20 Nov 2020
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