Full Title: NEA Global Forum Symposium: A Platform to strengthen International Co-Operation on Nuclear Education
Author(s): NEA
Publisher(s): NEA
Publication Date: August 6, 2025
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Description (excerpt):
A growing number of governments and societies have come to recognise the key role of nuclear energy in enabling an energy supply chain that can achieve net zero emissions by 2050. However, to meet the necessary scale and speed for a new era of nuclear projects, substantial reinvestment in the nuclear workforce will be imperative.
Highly skilled individuals, often with specialised expertise in scientific disciplines, are the cornerstone of the nuclear energy industry. Although the deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs) and the advent of disruptive technologies promise to decrease the demand for on-site staff, a new set of skills and qualifications will be required across the value chain. A well-prepared workforce will be essential to support global construction efforts, ensure operational excellence, and drive innovation in the evolving nuclear sector.