ISTC and National Nuclear Centre (NNC) in Kazakhstan: Twenty-five years of fruitful cooperation and many more to come

09.08.2017

At the beginning of August, Prof. Dr. Sergey Lukashenko, NNC Deputy Director General for Radiology and Director of the Institute of Radiation Safety and Ecology (IRSE) visited ISTC Head Office in Astana.

Ambassador Michel Peetermans of Belgium visits ISTC Main Office

09.08.2017

On invitation by ISTC Executive Director David Cleave the Belgian Ambassador Michel Peetermans visited on 4 August 2017 ISTC’s Headquarters at Nazarbayev University in Astana.

Cooperation of ISTC and the Ministry of Investment and Development of Kazakhstan on Export Control issues in Central Asia

02.08.2017

On 31 July 2017 ISTC Executive Director David Cleave met with Mr.Talgat Undigenov, Head of Export Control and Licensing Department, Ministry of Investment and Development (MID), on topics related to the cooperation between the Center and the Ministry in the implementation of the new project Export Control on Dual Use Goods and Technology in Central Asia, funded by the EU Instrument supporting Stability and Peace.

Export Control on Dual Use Goods and Technology in Central AsiaCooperation of ISTC and the Ministry of Investment and Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan

02.08.2017

On 31 July 2017 ISTC Executive Director David Cleave met with Mr.Talgat Undigenov, Head of Export Control and Licensing Department, Ministry of Investment and Development (MID), on topics related to the cooperation between the Center and the Ministry in the implementation of the new project Export Control on Dual Use Goods and Technology in Central Asia, funded by the EU Instrument supporting Stability and Peace.

ISTC has organized a meeting between the Nobel Prize Winners and the school students

03.07.2017

The Nobel Prize Winners Dr. Chung Rae Kwon (Korea) and Dr. Rajendra Kumar Pachauri (India) visited the Republican Physical and Mathematical School to deliver inspiring lectures on the topic of future energy.

The Hyperloop One project was presented in Astana for the first time

29.06.2017

During the ISTC Special Day in the framework of the International Exhibition "Astana EXPO-2017" Mr. Colin Rhys, creative director of the Hyperloop One project (ultra-high-speed vacuum train), presented his work on the new technologies in the field of transport and transportations.

ISTC representative participated in a round table discussion on the energy transition needed for sustainable development

16.06.2017

On the occasion of the 8th International Forum on Energy for Sustainable Development ESCAP organized a round table discussion on the energy transition needed for sustainable development.

Happy days for the CBRN ECA COE P-60 participating countries in Brussels

01.06.2017

The P-60 participating states had a lot to rejoice during the EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative Fifth International Meeting of the National Focal Points.

Euratom ratifies the ISTC Continuation Agreement as the European Union reaffirms staunch support for the organization

29.05.2017

On May 26, 2017 ISTC Executive Director David Cleave visited the EU Delegation to Kazakhstan to receive from the EU Ambassador Traian Hristea the letter from Mr. Neven Mimica, European Commissioner for International Co-operation and Development, notifying the approval by EURATOM of the Agreement continuing the International Science and Technology Center.

Kazakhstan opens Nuclear Security Training Center

17.05.2017

Kazakhstan has opened a new facility to provide security training to its nuclear facility personnel. The Nuclear Security Training Centre (NSTC) has been developed with the support of the US National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA).

Announcement of Deadline for Project Proposals submission

25.04.2017

The next deadline for Project Proposals submission is September 1st, 2017

ISTC connects the “Nuclear Youth” of Kazakhstan to the African and Global Young Generation in Nuclear

05.04.2017

A congratulatory letter on behalf of the Youth Department of the Nuclear Society of Kazakhstan was delivered by ISTC’s Senior Program Manager and Diplomatic Advisor Kamen Velichkov to the participants in the Inaugural African Youth Nuclear Summit, held last week in Nairobi.

Project 60 supports the launch of the African Youth Generation in Nuclear, a new professional international network

03.04.2017

The Inaugural African Youth Nuclear Summit 2017 took place last week in Nairobi, where Project 60 was presented to an international audience of young and senior nuclear professionals from the academia, research and development, radiation services providers, healthcare, nuclear operators, and nuclear regulators among others.

New African project (P60) kick-off meeting

03.03.2017

Pledging to Share and Collaborate: Eleven African Countries and their Supporting Partners Kicked off a new Project to Increase Regional Nuclear Safety and Security

ISTC meets the Ambassador of South Africa to Kazakhstan

03.03.2017

Meeting of ISTC Executive Director David Cleave and the EU Ambassador Traian Hristea with Ms. Keitumetsi Seipelo Thandeka Matthews, Ambassador of South Africa to Kazakhstan on matters pertaining to the participation of RSA in ISTC projects in Africa

ISTC expands its geographical reach, helps African countries improve nuclear safety and security

17.02.2017

Newly EU-funded project on biosafety and biosecurity kicks-off regionally in Central Asia

02.02.2017

PRESS RELEASE: A new EU-funded project on biosafety and biosecurity meeting for Kazakhstan

30.01.2017

A new EU-funded project on biosafety and biosecurity kicks-off for Mongolia

26.01.2017

Updated deadline for Project Proposals submission

13.01.2017

The next deadline for Project Proposals submission is 15th of March, 2017