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News Story
11 February 2022
Encouraging Women in Science: IAEA Welcomes First Interns from Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme
While a growing number of women enrol into science-based degree programmes, many opt out at higher levels, according to UNESCO. Read more →
Press Release
10 February 2022
IAEA Supports Breast Cancer Screening along the Amazon River
Women living in Amazon River communities will from this year have increased access to breast cancer screening thanks to two new mammography units installed on Brazilian navy ships delivering vital health services along South America’s biggest waterway. Read more →
Bulletin Article
9 February 2022
Evolving for the Future
As nuclear power technology continues to evolve, the number of nuclear facilities increases and the amount of nuclear material grows around the world, safeguards technology needs to keep pace to stay effective. Read more →
News Story
8 February 2022
New IAEA Methodology Offers Remote and Automated Quality Control of Radiography and Mammography Equipment
Regular quality control testing of medical radiological equipment improves clinical image quality and reduces radiation exposure of patients. Read more →
Press Release
7 February 2022
IAEA Task Force on Fukushima Treated Water to Conduct its First Mission in Japan
A Task Force established by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to review the safety of the planned release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station will carry out its first mission in Japan next week. Read more →
News Story
7 February 2022
IAEA Review Prompts Regional Cooperation to Address Cancer Workforce Challenges in Iraq
A group of cancer care professionals from across Iraq and the wider region are working in tandem to support more effective and efficient cancer management in the country, following recommendations from an IAEA-led imPACT Review in November 20 Read more →
Latest info on COVID-19 from Austrian and Viennese authorities
Update as of 22 November: Vienna-based IAEA staff are advised to work from home. For more, click here.
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Events
28 Mar – 1 Apr 2022
Vienna, Austria
2022 Conference of the Parties to the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material
19 – 22 Apr 2022
Vienna, Austria
International Conference on Fast Reactors and Related Fuel Cycles (FR22)
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