The first final of the Global HackAtom international student championship has been recently held with the support of Rosatom as part of the World Atomic Week youth programme in Moscow. Over 50 winners of national rounds from Russia and nine other countries took part in the event, united by one theme — space exploration powered by nuclear technology.
Among the standout participants were talented students from Namibia and Rwanda — representing the growing scientific potential of the African continent. Their performance in the national rounds, held at the University of Namibia in Windhoek and the University of Rwanda in Kigali, showcased how Africa’s young minds are embracing nuclear science as a pathway to innovation, clean energy, and sustainable development. As part of the global finalist pool, they symbolise the continent’s bright and determined future in tech fields.
“Today, you took a look into the future and presented projects that could make a breakthrough in human space exploration through the use of nuclear technology. You are already the best! You are the shining example and future engineering and technological elite of your countries!” noted Rosatom Deputy Director General for Human Resources Tatyana Terentyeva. (Press release)
