ERASMUS MUNDUS JOINT MASTER DEGREE IN DECOMMISSIONING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION (MINDER)
Conference
de Lurdes Dinis, M, Abelshausen, B, Oughton, D et al. (2023). ERASMUS MUNDUS JOINT MASTER DEGREE IN DECOMMISSIONING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION (MINDER)
. 10.1115/ICEM2023-111005
de Lurdes Dinis, M, Abelshausen, B, Oughton, D et al. (2023). ERASMUS MUNDUS JOINT MASTER DEGREE IN DECOMMISSIONING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION (MINDER)
. 10.1115/ICEM2023-111005
Training and building capacity in Decommissioning and Environmental Remediation (D&ER) is challenging and complex as these activities demand the integration of a series of cross-cutting disciplines, effective project planning and managerial skills. Extensive D&ER programmes have been implemented in many countries. While some of these countries have achieved substantial progress with their programmes, many others face significant difficulties. One of the main constraints is the lack of skilled professionals. The demand for expertise in these areas, i.e., professionals with solid technical and scientific backgrounds who grasp the complexities and multidisciplinary character of D&ER programmes, is already a problem for many organizations, and the existing gap will soon increase. A Joint Master in Nuclear Decommissioning and Environmental Remediation (MINDER) is being developed under the European Commission Erasmus Mundus. The Consortium comprises the University of Porto (Coordinator), Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Fukushima University, Florida International University, and the Institute of Radiation Protection. The programme will have the support of Associated Partners from Industry (e.g. Wismut GmbH), Academia (e.g. Oregon State University, US), International Organizations (e.g. IAEA) and Research Laboratories (e.g. PNNL, US). These partners will provide access to world-class infrastructure for research and development and opportunities for students to continue their studies.
