EPJ Nuclear Sciences and Technologies (EPJ N) is pleased to announce the new topical issue “Euratom Research and Training in 2019: challenges, achievements and future perspectives” guest edited by R. Garbil, C. Davies, and D. Diaconu.

This topical issue consists of almost 30 open access articles. Split into two sections, the topical issue covers the safety of reactor systems and radioactive waste management.

“The development and safe operation of nuclear installations in Europe is of vital importance for the future of nuclear energy. Helping to ensure the safe operation of nuclear power has always been one of the top priorities of Euratom Research Framework Programmes.” R. Garbil et al.

Read the editorial for a comprehensive overview of the articles which “highlight major challenges, achievements and future perspectives of EU/Euratom Research and Training in 2019, and towards the next Horizon Europe research framework programme.”

Browse the topical issue to access the latest research on fuel issues, safety assessments, geological repositories and much more.

EPJ N is an open access journal published by EDP Sciences and edited in partnership with the French Nuclear Energy Society and the European Nuclear Society. The Editors-in-Chief are Gilles Moutiers and Anne Nicolas both based at the CEA, Nuclear Energy Division, France.

EPJ N encourages submissions of original research, ideas and developments in all areas of the peaceful use of nuclear energy, as well as on applications of nuclear particles and radiation.

If you are interested in submitting an article to EPJ N, please visit the EPJ N website to read the instructions for authors and submit your article. You can also sign up for free email-alerts to stay up to date with new articles.