Belgian Nuclear Society · since 1970

A Belgian forum for the science of nuclear energy.

The BNS connects 400+ professionals across research, regulation, industry and education. Monthly evening lectures in Brussels, technical visits, a scientific contest, and a young generation cluster across Belgium.

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~400⁺

Individual members across research, industry, regulation

Corporate partners — ASBL/VZW since 1980

12^/yr

Evening lectures, contests and technical visits

1970

Founded as the Belgian section of the ANS

What we do

Three threads, one mission: keep nuclear science in conversation.

From monthly evening lectures with national and international speakers to ad-hoc panels on hot topics — Tihange, Fukushima, SMRs, fusion — the BNS is a meeting point for anyone working seriously with nuclear energy.

Evening lectures

One Thursday a month in Brussels. National and international experts, no pre-screening, drinks afterwards. Free for members.

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Technical visits & the BNS-YG

For members under 36, a year of plant visits, lab tours, and international exchanges with sister Young Generations across Europe.

Discover the BNS-YG

Scientific Contest

Each November, with ONDRAF/NIRAS and SCK·CEN, the BNS-YG Science Contest celebrates the best work by master and PhD students.

About the contest

News & resources

From the BNS desk.

Notes from evening lectures, conference reports, milestones in the Belgian nuclear sector, and tributes to colleagues who shaped the community.

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Membership

A small fee. A working community.

Apply with a CV and two references already in the Society. Pay online by card or SEPA direct debit through Stripe. Move freely between research, industry, and policy — that is the network the BNS exists to provide.

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