Kurs des Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation 19—21 Februar 2020

The Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP) invites graduate and post-graduate students in the fields of IT and engineering to apply for an intensive introductory course on the proliferation of nuclear weapons. The course will take place from 19 to 21 February 2020 in Vienna, Austria.

The course will cover the fundamentals of the nuclear fuel cycle, the history of the spread of nuclear weapons, existing international and national mechanisms aimed at controlling their further spread and achieving nuclear disarmament, and current trends in nuclear non-proliferation. The course will also examine the challenges as well as opportunities presented by new and emerging technologies, and the role of industry in preventing the spread and use of nuclear weapons. Course instructors will include renowned experts on nuclear non-proliferation, arms control, export controls, nuclear verification and related subjects from the VCDNP, other research centers and think tanks, and international organizations. Prior to the in-class session, course participants will be given access to online preparatory materials.

The course is open to students currently enrolled in a European university, pursuing a graduate or post-graduate degree in the field of IT or engineering. The language of instruction is English; therefore, good English language skills are essential for successful completion of the course. There is no tuition fee, and the VCDNP will cover accommodation for students travelling from outside Vienna upon request. A limited amount of travel support for students travelling from within Europe might also be available.