References and partnerships

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The Radwaste Management School (RMS)evelops partnerships with accredited bodies, universities, scientific associations, research and development entities, including internationally, to offer specific training courses in the field of nuclear decommissioning, the safe management of waste and materials produced by dismantling operations, nuclear safety, and radiation protection. 

The School's credits and partnerships can be grouped into three main areas: higher education national agreements; international training networks; and relations with stakeholders.

National and international higher education agreements

RaMS provides advanced training courses (workshops, masters, etc.) on issues relating to the life cycle of nuclear facilities. These teaching activities make it possible to respond to the growing need for skills in this sector, including at international level. ​​

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Contacts

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Principali partnership

INAIL

The Institute has been a partner since 2017, collaborating with RaMS in the research, training and development of technological innovation for the prevention and protection of workers and the population in the field of plant decommissioning nuclear facilities and in the management of radioactive materials, sources and waste. On the basis of the INAIL-Sogin agreement, the Company was invited to participate in the prestigious International Conference on the Safety of Pressure Equipment (CISAP) in 2024, organised by the Italian Association of Chemical Engineering (AIDIC), where it presented a scientific article on a Culture of Safety.

University of Rome Tor Vergata

The University of Rome and RaMS have worked together since 2014 in the scope of the first and second level international Master's Degree in "Protection from CBRNe Events" and the second level Master's Degree in "Physical Agents and Radiation Protection”.

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Sapienza University of Rome

The Sapienza University and RaMS have collaborated since 2014 on the creation of a first-level Master's Degree on "Strategy Energy Management Systems SEMS". Since 2023, RaMS has been a partner in the second-level Master’s in "Protection from Ionizing Radiation" organised by the Department of Astronautics, Electricity and Energy at Sapienza.

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Piacenza Regional Centre of the Politecnico di Milano

Since 2024, Sogin, through the RaMS has been a partner of the Politecnico di Milano in high-level national and international training projects, such as the "Landscape Of[f] Limits" workshop.


University of Eastern Piedmont (UPO)

The University of Piedmont and Sogin have collaborated since 2014, to establish a first-level Master's Degree for the "Environmental Manager for decommissioning management and radioactive waste management in the health, industrial and research fields" for graduates in scientific subjects and companies, institutions, professionals interested in advanced studies on the issues referring to radiation protection, decommissioning and safety in the management of radioactive materials.

The third edition of the Master's degree was awarded from January 2024. This edition is valid for admission to the first-level qualifying examination for registration in the list of Radiation Protection Experts. ​


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International training networks

Through the Radwaste Management School, Sogin develops a training network with leading international operators, confirming the Italian company’s position as a leader in foreign business relating to the closure of the nuclear power cycle. ​

RaMS has organised courses at international level on radioactive waste management in emerging nuclear countries, such as Vietnam, and courses on decommissioning & radioactive waste management operations in technologically-advanced countries such as Taiwan. ​

in 2015, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the School organised a workshop on radioactive waste management for a Vietnamese delegation composed of representatives from the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) and the Vietnamese Atomic Energy Institute (VINATOM). ISIN, CE (JRC-ISPRA), ENEA, Sapienza University of Rome and the University of Pisa made significant contributions to the course. ​

In 2016, a training course was held for a delegation of experts from the Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) and the Atomic Energy Council (AEC) to discuss the different managerial, engineering and technological challenges related to the Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) reactor supply chains, similar to the one at Caorso nuclear power plant. ​

RaMS collaborated with the Politecnico di Milano in 2018, providing a three-week course on radioactive waste management to representatives of the safety authority and nuclear operators of the Republic of China, within the scope of the "Cooperation programme for environmental protection" established between Italy and China. ​

In 2024, Sogin, in its capacity as a Collaborating Centre for Training and Knowledge Management" recognised by the IAEA, began collaborating with the Kepco International Nuclear Graduate School through the RaMS. ​

For several years, the School has also participated in the International Summer School on Nuclear Decommissioning and Waste Management, organised by the Joint Research Centre - European Commission together with the IAEA.

Following this participation, Sogin is a partner in the European ELINDER (European Learning Initiatives for Nuclear Decommissioning and Environmental Remediation) Project, sponsored by the European Union Joint Research Centre. The aim of this Project is to qualify professionals working in the field of decommissioning and waste management in decommissioned European nuclear facilities. RaMS lecturers are also involved in the training programmes sponsored by the European Union. In the past, it has provided specific courses in Kaunas, Lithuania on the following topics: "Overview of financing and securitisation process of funds for decommissioning and waste management" and "Completion of decommissioning and termination of license". ​​​

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