From 1 to 4 June 2026, the Institute of Nuclear Physics hosted the annual training course “Environmental Radioactivity Monitoring – 2026 / Follow-up Training Course on Environmental Radioactivity Monitoring – 2026”, organized by the Center for Integrated Environmental Research (CIER).
The course program focused on the fundamentals of radiation ecology. Particular emphasis was placed on practical training sessions, enabling participants to gain hands-on experience with modern methods for sampling, preparation, and analysis of environmental samples.
The course included 19 lectures, guided visits to the scientific and research facilities of the Institute of Nuclear Physics, and three practical exercises designed to reinforce the theoretical knowledge acquired during the training.
Lectures were delivered by experts Ms. Yoko Watanabe and Mr. Kotaro Ochi from the Integrated Support Center for Nuclear Nonproliferation, Security and Human Resource Development (ISCN), Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA), invited lecturer Makhabbat Kunarbekova from Satbayev University, as well as specialists from the Institute of Nuclear Physics.
The course brought together 15 participants representing Satbayev University, Almaty University of Power Engineering and Telecommunications (AUPET), Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU), the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and young researchers from the Center for Integrated Environmental Research of the Institute of Nuclear Physics.
At the closing ceremony, Sayabek Sakhiyev, Director General of the Institute of Nuclear Physics, presented certificates of appreciation to the lecturers in recognition of their contribution to the training program, high level of professionalism, and support for the development of international scientific cooperation.
Upon completion of the course, participants highly appreciated the quality of the program, the relevance of the topics covered, its practical orientation, and the expertise of the instructors. The practical training sessions and the opportunity to explore the Institute’s scientific infrastructure were highlighted as particularly valuable aspects of the course.
The organization of such educational initiatives contributes to the development of professional competencies among young specialists, strengthens international scientific cooperation, and supports the training of qualified personnel in the fields of radiation safety, radioecology, and environmental monitoring.
