19/09/2025
Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute is participating in the 69th session of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference as a part of the Ukrainian government delegation headed by the Minister of Energy of Ukraine Svitlana GRYNYCHUK. Our university is represented by Rector Anatolii MELNYCHENKO and Vice-Rector for International Relations Andrii SHYSHOLIN.
As part of the Conference, several meetings were held with representatives of the IAEA Division of Human Resources, the World Institute for Nuclear Security, and the European Nuclear Education Network. Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute was presented as a leading technical university in Ukraine, particularly in the field of energy, which is taking active steps to strengthen its energy independence, even during a full-scale invasion.
More details on the results of the meetings:
📌 IAEA Division of Human Resources
During the meeting with the Head of the IAEA Division of Human Resources, Rula SABAT, the following opportunities were discussed: programs to get students involved in internships, organizing special lectures with IAEA experts, and possible help in creating new educational programs at the university.
📌 WINS (World Institute for Nuclear Security)
At the meeting with WINS Academy, the following topics were discussed:
• scholarships for master's students;
• access for Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute's students and employees to certified WINS Academy online courses on nuclear security, cyber security and risk management;
• involvement of Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute's lecturers in the development of new training modules and participation in international projects;
• expanding cooperation with international donors and partners.
It's worth mentioning that Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute already cooperates with WINS:
• translation of the training module on radioactive source security into Ukrainian in collaboration with our university's lecturers;
• launching three online training cohorts with mentoring support for students and young professionals;
• creating a test center at the Institute of Atomic and Thermal Energy with a generator, soundproof booths and modern equipment for taking online exams for WINS Academy modules etc.
📌 ENEN (European Nuclear Education Network)
Opportunities for collaboration in the field of training nuclear specialists, joint educational programs and involving students in international educational initiatives were discussed with representatives of the European Nuclear Education Network.
