IRPA Call for Volunteers: Help Improve Public Understanding of Radiation and Risk

IRPA is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join its Task Group on Public Understanding for the 2026–2028 term, chaired by Prof. Peter Bryant with Dave Niven serving as the IRPA liaison to the executive council.    

Building on IRPA’s existing guidance, the Task Group will support Associate Societies and radiation protection professionals in improving public understanding of radiation and risk.

Their proposed priorities include:

• Developing practical guidance and resources for communicating radiation and risk.
• Sharing international experience, case studies and good practice in public engagement.
• Supporting Associate Societies and professionals in their public engagement activities.
• Exploring innovative approaches to engaging young people and wider audiences.

The specific priorities and deliverables will be agreed collaboratively with the new Task Group members.

Who should apply?

IRPA welcomes volunteers from across the international radiation protection community, bringing diverse experience, perspectives and ideas. Young professionals are particularly encouraged to apply. Enthusiasm and a willingness to contribute are just as important as experience.

This is an active working group. Members must be prepared to commit time to virtual meetings, contribute to discussions and take responsibility for agreed activities.

How to get involved

All volunteers must be nominated or approved by their IRPA Associate Society.

NSFS members interested in joining the Task Group are invited to contact NSFS at nsfs_is@nsfs.org by 20 November 2026 to express their interest and request endorsement for nomination.