The University of Sharjah (UoS) has signed a landmark academic cooperation agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), creating new opportunities for UOS nuclear engineering students to participate in international research, training, and capacity-building programs.
The agreement will allow students in the University’s nuclear engineering program to take part in the IAEA’s international training and fellowship initiatives, while contributing to joint research projects carried out in partnership with member states around the world.
Commenting on the agreement, Professor Dr Issam Al-Din Ibrahim Ajami, Chancellor of the University of Sharjah, said that the partnership aligns with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the University of Sharjah, who places strong emphasis on preparing graduates who are fully equipped not only with academic knowledge but also with practical professional skills that would enable them to transition directly into the labor market and contribute meaningfully to key national sectors, particularly the peaceful nuclear energy sector.
The agreement provides a legal framework for the development of online nuclear reactor laboratories and virtual training programs, affording nuclear engineering students at the University exceptional opportunities for practical training and fellowships at IAEA laboratories.
According to the statement, it also enables their participation in the development of nuclear energy planning tools and nuclear and radiological emergency management systems, contributing to the preparation of a generation of national competencies capable of managing and operating nuclear projects with efficiency and professionalism, in support of the country’s sustainable development goals and its aspirations for technological advancement in this vital sector.
