Students from 20+ African countries, such as Ethiopia, Ghana, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania and Namibia, took part in the recent International Tech School in Obninsk, Russia. Participants studied nuclear science and technology in-depth – this included gaining hands-on experience from flagship experts in the nuclear sector.
All in all, 120+ international students from 47 countries took part in the winter school. They attended hands-on workshops and master classes on various nuclear technology aspects delivered by experts from the MEPhI (Moscow Engineering Physics Institute). The practical aspect covered areas such as dosimetry, nuclear power plant instrumentation and control systems, radiation monitoring, 3D modelling, electrical engineering, non-destructive testing, and materials science.
“My experience at Obninsk Technical School has been truly inspiring and meaningful to me as a physicist from Namibia with a strong interest in nuclear science. We received so much useful and practical information, particularly in nuclear technology and engineering. Beyond academics, the atmosphere was open, professional, and innovative. Obninsk did not just expand my knowledge, it strengthened my commitment to contributing to the development of nuclear education and technology in Namibia” – said Mantedo Vasti Maldrid, an International Tech School participant from Namibia.
