Professional Development Course: Introduction to Nuclear Security

International Nuclear Security Education Network (INSEN) Workshop

The Centre for Science and Security (CSSS) in partnership with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and its International Nuclear Security Educational Network (INSEN) will hold a Professional Development Course on Nuclear Security Education in 2012, which will consist of two workshop sessions and distance learning via the IAEA Learning Management System. The course is modelled on the NS1 Introduction to Nuclear Security module from the IAEA No 12 Educational Programme in Nuclear Security. The course is intended for faculty members from universities and research institutions planning to launch educational courses in nuclear security. Subsistence and travel costs for participants will be covered by the IAEA.

Programme

The workshops will cover a variety of topics, ranging from basic nuclear physics to emerging threats from non-state actors. Sessions will be led by nuclear security experts and are intended to be highly interactive. The programme also includes a field trip to the UKs Springfields Fuel Fabrication Facility and a policy round table discussion involving relevant UK government departments.

Important Details:
Venue: 1st Session: 2nd Session:

Kings College, London, United Kingdom 1st of October to 5th of October 2012 7th of January to 11th of January 2013
Second Session Programme: Planning Nuclear Security at the State Level Planning Nuclear Security at the Facility Level Transport Security Detection of unauthorized acts Information Security Security Culture Concept and Models

First Session Programme: Nuclear Physics and Technologies Nuclear Fuel Cycle CBRN Weapons Nuclear Threats by Non-State Actors Counter Terrorism Nuclear Security Framework Safety, Security & Safeguards Teaching Methods

About the CSSS

CSSS is a multi-disciplinary research group which brings together scientific experts with specialists in politics, international relations and history. CSSS conduct scholarly and policy-relevant research on weapons proliferation, nonproliferation, verification and disarmament and mass effect terrorism including the CBRN and runs two MA programmes Science and Security Studies and Non-Proliferation and International Security

About INSEN

INSEN is a partnership between the IAEA and educational/ research institutions, ensuring sustainable nuclear security education. Its goal is to enhance global security by developing and promoting excellence in nuclear security education through: the development of peer-reviewed textbooks, computer based teaching tools and instructional material; faculty assignment and development in the different areas of nuclear security; and outreach and promotion to industry.

For further information, please contact Isabelle Anstey at isabelle.anstey@kcl.ac.uk