Africa-Press – Namibia. NAMIBIAN students were among participants from more than 20 African countries who took part in the International Tech School in Obninsk, Russia, gaining hands-on training in nuclear science and technology as part of a growing global programme aimed at building skills for the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
Students from Ethiopia, Ghana, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania and Namibia joined more than 120 international participants from 47 countries at the winter school held in Obninsk. The programme offered in-depth theoretical and practical training in nuclear science and engineering, delivered by experts from MEPhI (Moscow Engineering Physics Institute). Practical sessions covered areas such as dosimetry, nuclear power plant instrumentation and control systems, radiation monitoring, 3D modelling, electrical engineering, non-destructive testing and materials science.
One of the Namibian participants, Mantedo Vasti Maldrid, said the programme strengthened his commitment to contributing to the development of nuclear education and technology in Namibia. He described the training as both inspiring and practical, adding that the experience deepened his interest in nuclear engineering and its potential applications at home.
The programme concluded with the HackAtom student competition, which challenged participants to develop and defend ideas in nuclear education within 24 hours. Proposals included the development of a master’s programme in nuclear waste management, the establishment of an advanced nuclear education campus and the creation of a career portal to support engineering graduates.
The winning team, Prometheus, brought together students from several universities, including MEPhI (Moscow Engineering Physics Institute), Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University, the University of Belgrade and Tsinghua University. Team members will further refine their concept with guidance from Obninsk Tech professors before presenting it at the MEGA Council, attended by senior management of Rosatom.
According to Obninsk Tech project director Tatyana Osipova, the annual winter school continues to attract motivated students and young researchers from across the world, bringing together diverse international experience. This year marked the third edition of the programme, which has seen steady growth in participation since its inception two years ago.
The winter school was established through a partnership between MEPhI (Moscow Engineering Physics Institute) and Rosatom Technical Academy, and is aimed at opening career pathways for students interested in the nuclear sector and the peaceful uses of nuclear technology.
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