Belgian Nuclear Society

• Disseminate objective scientific information for better public understanding of peaceful applications of nuclear science
  
  The YGN is convinced that the public should be informed as much as possible about nuclear science, in a understandable, clear and correct way. Only in this way people can understand what the nuclear sector is doing, from medical applications towards nuclear power plants. Many people are open for information about this fascinating science, and the YGN tries to perform its task in the field of communication. The YGN disposes of interesting, understandable and up to date presentations about nuclear science, and is ready to communicate to the public.
  


• Promote the education and transfer of knowledge in nuclear science
  

  In the small nuclear world in Belgium, transfer of knowledge is indispensable. People who were at the power plant when it was started are now "ageing". They have an enormous experience in the field, and are willing to transfer their knowledge to the relative small group of young nuclear professionals. The YGN tries to stimulate this transfer of knowledge. An even more important task is to rouse interest of young people in nuclear science. Only be disposing of enough qualified nuclear experts, nuclear installations can be operated in a safe way. The YGN aims to present the nuclear scene in Belgium to high school and university students, focussing on the fascinating and innovative aspect of nuclear science.

  
  

• Enhance professional and personal relations between young nuclear professionals
  

  Young nuclear professionals are devoted to their job, but also like to have fun! Therefore the YGN organises social activities. In this framework, the best relations are made for the future, and it is also interesting to meet each other in an informal atmosphere!

  Also on the international scene Belgium is represented. Each year an international or European young nuclear conference is organised, in which Belgium participates. The YG aims to show to the companies the added value of such conferences for young nuclear professionals and their companies, and tries to attend this yearly conference with a considerable delegation. The BNS-YG is an active member of the European Nuclear Society (ENS) Young Generation Network, and attends the meetings of the ENS-YG core group. 

  Young nuclear professionals are devoted to their job, but also like to have fun! Therefore the YGN organises social activities. In this framework, the best relations are made for the future, and it is also interesting to meet each other in an informal atmosphere!

Therefore the YGN has the following objectives:

• to promote the integration of young people in the BNS

• to promote the facinating nuclear science at universities and high schools

• to inform public about in an understandable, objective and scientific way about the peaceful applications of nuclear energy 

• to organize YG Evening Lectures, YG technical visits and YG social activities for the YG Network

• to mobilise young people to attend BNS and ENS activities

• to participate actively in the BNS Executive Committees

• to participate actively in the YG network at a European level