Students from more than 20 African countries, including Ethiopia, participated in the International Tech School in Obninsk, Russia, focusing on nuclear science and technology. Over 120 students from 47 countries attended workshops and master classes led by experts from the Moscow Engineering Physics Institute.
The International Tech School took place in Obninsk, Russia, where participants gained in-depth knowledge of nuclear science and technology through hands-on experiences guided by sector experts. Students from countries such as Ethiopia, Ghana, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, and Namibia were among those from over 20 African nations involved. In total, more than 120 international students from 47 countries joined the winter school program.
The curriculum included practical workshops and master classes on topics like dosimetry, nuclear power plant instrumentation and control systems, radiation monitoring, 3D modelling, electrical engineering, non-destructive testing, and materials science. These sessions were delivered by specialists from the MEPhI (Moscow Engineering Physics Institute).
One participant, Mantedo Vasti Maldrid, a physicist from Namibia, shared her impressions: “My experience at Obninsk Technical School has been truly inspiring and meaningful to me as a physicist from Namibia with a strong interest in nuclear science. We received so much useful and practical information, particularly in nuclear technology and engineering. Beyond academics, the atmosphere was open, professional, and innovative. Obninsk did not just expand my knowledge, it strengthened my commitment to contributing to the development of nuclear education and technology in Namibia.”
This event provided African students with valuable exposure to advanced nuclear technologies, fostering potential contributions to their home countries' scientific development.