Evening Lecture

Belgium is a strong advocate, in all international organisations, of an inclusive and rules-based multilateral system.  The IAEA is no exception : Belgium supports the work of the Agency, contributes ... Read more

To fulfil the expectations on nuclear as a viable option for deep decarbonization and energy security, the future systems, along with enhanced safety and clear economics, have to be able to flexibly comply with fuel cycle policies, i.e., flexible management of Plutonium and minor actinides, including the stockpiles already generated by the currently operating reactors. ... Read more

>>>> Remote meeting <<<< 2.13.0.02.13.0.0 Targeted Alpha Therapy (TAT) has the potential to become a curative and less toxic alternative and/or compliment to today’s standard cancer treatment.  The method, which incorporates alpha emitting radionuclides, such as At-211, coupled to cancer-targeting biological molecules like antibodies, peptides, or small molecules, can eliminate cancer cells in tumours and ... Read more

This virtual evening lecture will be given by Sven Van den Berghe, Chief Executive Officer of Pantera, a joint-venture between SCK CEN and IBA. https://www.sckcen.be/en/news/iba-and-sck-cen-launch-pantera The potential of actinium-225 Actinium-225 possesses the resounding potential to treat cancers more effectively. Initial results show that the theranostic radioisotope completely eliminates cancer cells, rather than just inhibiting tumour ... Read more

  2.13.0.0 The lecture will focus on Deep Geological Repositories for radioactive waste in Switzerland, touching aspects such as site selection, current and upcoming steps. It will describe the Swiss approach for site selection for deep geological repositories for radioactive waste and the siting decision that was taken last year as well as the reactions. ... Read more

The presentation covers three main topics related to the Radioactive Waste Management in Belgium: Introduction to ONDRAF/NIRAS, which is responsible for the safe radioactive waste management in Belgium Generic overview of the Radioactive Waste Management in Belgium Focus on the surface disposal of low and medium-level short-lived waste which is being built in Dessel. Two ... Read more

Currently the Belgian government and ENGIE are in the final stages of signing the contract making it possible for Doel 4 and Tihange 3 to produce electricity for 10 more ... Read more

Mr Charlez will present his book entitled “The ten commandments of energy transition”. In his book, he explains how we can optimize the energy consumption by technological innovation, and also by rationally adapting our behaviours. A carbon-free society will mainly rely on the replacement of thermal equipment with electrical equipment, which will result in doubling ... Read more

2.13.0.02.13.0.02.13.0.0 Presentation material Please log in ( https://bnsorg.be/login/ ) with your BNS member account to get access to the slides and to see the password for the video recording. 2.13.0.02.13.0.0 ... Read more