Personal interaction has always been an important part of the Kerntechnische Gesellschaft (KTG). Many members still remember the regional regular's tables and meetings, where technical discussions, new contacts and personal encounters were a matter of course. Read more
With the Konrad repository, Germany is facing a crucial step in the disposal of low- and intermediate-level radioactive waste. But where does the project stand today? What technical challenges are shaping the current construction progress, and how robust are the timelines? Read more
Calling all early-career researchers The Young Scientists Workshop (YSW) at KERNTec 2026 invites you to present your research, discuss innovative ideas, and connect with leaders in nuclear science and engineering. The workshop will take place Read more
Fukushima Daiichi – 15 years later: Facts, progress, perspectives The reactor disaster of 2011 changed energy policy worldwide – especially in Germany. But what is the actual situation today, more than a decade later? Read more
29 & 30 September 2026Fortbildungs- und Tagungsstätte (FTU), KIT Karlsruhe Curated. Compact. Relevant. KERNTec brings together people who think about nuclear technology in a practical way: compact, focussed and with plenty of room for exchange - from research to industry, Read more
Applied safety culture in high-reliability organisations Safety is essential in high-reliability organisations. A major contribution of personnel to safety is to avoid mistakes wherever possible. But people make mistakes. The aim must therefore be to minimise errors Read more
Nuclear Technology 2025 - Networking, Knowledge, Future! Around 40 young professionals from Germany, Austria and Switzerland came together at the Gösgen nuclear power plant for the joint Young Professionals Conference on Nuclear Technology. For two days, everything revolved around the question: What Read more
Full system decontamination in practice - at the end or before a new beginning? Sparkling clean or back to zero - that is the goal of chemical decontamination in nuclear facilities. The removal of radioactive deposits, the reduction Read more
New board, new energy! We are delighted to introduce the new board of the KTG Young Generation. They not only bring expertise, but also a great deal of drive: 👩🔬 Jasmin Joshi-Thompson Scientist at the IKE at the university Read more
is made up of scientists, engineers and technicians who are committed to promoting the progress of science and technology in the peaceful use of nuclear energy and related disciplines.
they contribute their expertise, skills and extensive experience to the social discourse. Our KTG events and the publication of the atw - International Journal for Nuclear Power are just two examples.
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Social and professional development of our members
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