Speaker
Description
The increase in the global demand for uranium, particularly in countries where nuclear energy industry is on the rise, has led to a re-evaluation of the stock of the material. Contrasting to the above the significant shortage of skilled professionals in uranium mining and processing is observed.
On the other hand, many countries need to deal with the disposal of liquid and solid mining wastes containing NORM and with remediation of the consequences of uranium mining. This sector is also experiencing a shortage of qualified experts globally.
In accordance with the fact that the proper management of safe uranium production requires skilled personnel and a broad dissemination of scientific, engineering and social knowledge, WNU School of Uranium Production, which is operated by the DIAMO State Enterprise under the auspices of the World Nuclear University in London and in collaboration with OECD/NEA and IAEA, aims to:
• Educate students in all stages of the uranium production cycle, including surveys, planning, development, operations, as well as remediation, rehabilitation, treatment of mine water and other environmental aspects of closure of uranium mining and production plants;
• Contribute to the improvement in the areas of surveys, mining and remediation after extraction of uranium through research and development;
• Provide a forum for exchanging information and lessons learned - best practices in the field of uranium mining and processing.
From its very day of establishment the International Training Centre became a globally renowned facility of professional training.
