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On invitation by the Australian Ambassador three WiNners were among the audience on 7 October listening to a presentation: “Gender Equity in STEM: Sticking Points and Immediate Actions” given by the Australian Ambassador for Women in STEM, Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith. She stated that despite of numerous initiatives to encourage women in STEM, the representation of … Continue reading Event with Australian Ambassador for women in STEM

Have you ever wondered what nuclear safeguards inspectors do during a typical day in the field? What is the most challenging thing they have to face in this job? Why do they carry so much luggage on duty trips?If you’re looking for answers to these questions, or even if you’re just wondering what are Safeguards, … Continue reading Glimpse into the Working Life of an Inspector

Our next event that is being organized together with the UN Nuclear Young Generation and the US Department of Energy: Millennial Nuclear Caucus Speed Networking on October 8th from 17:30-20:00. This event will take place at the VIC, and more information can be found here: http://unnyg.org/mnc/ . If you are a paying member and you … Continue reading Speed Networking event: October 8th

Our biggest networking event took place on the evening of 18 September when the Mexican Ambassador HE Alicia Buenrostro Massieu and co-chair of the Group of Friends for Women in Nuclear hosted a cocktail reception at her residence in Vienna’s 1st district. Her kind hospitality made the evening most enjoyable. Some 90 guests attended the … Continue reading WiN IAEA cocktail reception hosted by Mexican Ambassador

On 03 September, WiN IAEA showcased women involved in IAEA’s Programme of Action for Cancer Therapy (PACT). Oftentimes the IAEA is described by the press as a nuclear watchdog, a pest eradicator and/or a nuclear safety and security adviser for its Member States. The late Director General Amano put a great amount of effort in … Continue reading Joint WiN IAEA/PACT Event on “Women in Nuclear & Global Action Against Cancer”

On 28 and 29 May, the World Institute Nuclear Security (WINS) organized a round table event where 16 different representatives from all around the globe were invited to discuss issues related to achieving gender parity in nuclear security. Participants represented associations such as Brussels Binder, INMM, BBC, One Acre Fund, WiN IAEA, WiN Global, Bruce … Continue reading WiN IAEA attends WINS roundtable on Gender Parity in Nuclear Security