The Nordic Society for Radiation Protection (NSFS) has established a Young Generation Network (NSFS YGN) to engage and support early-career professionals and students in radiation protection in the Nordic region. The objective is to provide a platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and collaboration between young professionals and experienced members of the radiation protection community.

Within the Nordic region, there is a long tradition of collaboration through the Nordic Society for Radiation Protection (NSFS). Establishing an NSFS YGN under the NSFS umbrella will strengthen these ties and ensure generational renewal.

Membership of the NSFS YGN would be open to students or professionals under 35 years or working within the first 10 years of the career in the field of radiation protection or its related fields.

The first meeting took place on January 28th, bringing together students and professionals from across the Nordic countries to create a network for newcomers to radiation protection. Since then, two additional meetings have been held to formally establish NSFS YGN.

On September 4th, 2026, the group will host its founding meeting, during which the Terms and Conditions will be approved, and members will elect two representatives from each Nordic country, as well as a secretary, vice-chair, and chair. NSFS YGN welcomes all eligible individuals interested in joining to attend this meeting and become part of the next generation of radiation protection professionals.

Invitation to all Associate Societies on behalf of the IRPA Executive Council and Marina di Giorgio , Chair of the IRPA TG on Woman in Radiation(WiR) to participate in our upcoming webinar, “IRPA Statement on WiR & Call for Action—Empowering Women in Radiation Protection,” scheduled for March 16, 2026.

The webinar will be at 13:00 – 14:30 CET .

During this session, there will be presentation of and discussion of the Statement for Women in Radiation Protection (Version 1: April 2025), which received approval from the Executive Council on December 31, 2025. This important Statement, developed by the IRPA Task Group on Women in Radiation (TG WiR), emphasizes our shared commitment to advancing gender equity, fostering inclusivity, and highlighting the significant contributions of women within the radiation protection profession.

The webinar will serve as a dynamic platform to review the eight Calls for Action detailed in the Statement and to share insights on key topics such as mentorship, workplace policies, and equitable opportunities. We’ll also explore innovative strategies for collaboration, raising visibility, and engaging the next generation in radiation protection. Most importantly, this gathering will reinforce our collective dedication to diversity, a robust safety culture, and ongoing innovation within our field.

Your participation and input will be crucial as we work together to shape the next steps for this initiative.

By joining this important dialogue, you help ensure that IRPA’s gender equity efforts truly reflect the voices and experiences of all Associate Societies.

Registration Link: https://burkinc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-d6mqig7S7SyttYveEOwgQ

Let’s seize this opportunity to build a more inclusive and sustainable future for radiation protection.

The NSFS Board has been made aware of the Hanns-Langendorff prize for 2026.

The award is intended to honor early-career researchers who have distinguished themselves through outstanding work in the field of medical radiation protection and/or radiation research.

The original announcement is in German and can be found here. An AI generated translation into English is provided below.
Applications in English as well as in German are accepted, and the deadline is March 10, 2026.

The 2025 General Assembly of the Nordic Society for Radiation Protection took place on August 28^th at the conference in Lillehammer. The meeting could be attended on-site as well as on Teams.

The minutes from the meeting are now available.

A new IRPA Bulletin is out now – including a report from the Young Scientists’ gathering at the recent NSFS conference in Lillehammer.