Master in Management of Nuclear Security

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1 PROJECT NUMBER LLP NL-ERASMUS-ECDCE Grant Agreement Nr / Progress Report Public Part LLP NL-ERASMUS-ECDCE

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3 Project information Project acronym: Project title: MiNS Master in Management of Nuclear Security Project number: LLP NL-ERASMUS-ECDCE Project websites: Project Portal on Moodle Student Portal Moodle toptech-948/opleidingen/master-in-nuclear-security /beschrijving/ Reporting period: From To Report version: Progress Report Date of preparation: Beneficiary organisation: Delft University of Technology Project coordinator: J.W.M. de Kreij Project coordinator organisation: Delft University of Technology / Delft TopTech Project coordinator telephone number: Project coordinator address: j.w.m.dekreij@tudelft.nl This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein LLP NL-ERASMUS-ECDCE 3 / 19

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5 Executive Summary In the duration of the Project great effort is done in the preparation and execution of the Master in Nuclear Security. The Course is international in scope. Partners, Module Coordinators, Teachers and Student are from various parts of the world. Though the greater part is from Europe. Under the guidance of the Module Coordinators of all partners a group of international teachers prepared their modules. Their lectures are based on the newly developed NS Guidelines of the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency). The contents of the lectures are reviewed by each partner to ensure they meet the highest standards of quality and to avoid any overlap between each module. A Review Committee is appointed consisting of professors and experts from TU Delft who are specialized in Nuclear Security and Security in general. The eight enthusiastic students are especially selected. Not only to follow the course, but also to provide us of a profound evaluation. The feedback we receive from them is directly applied into the modules that follow. At this moment one third of the Master is given. We received a lot of feedback from Teachers and Students. Of course points of improvement exist, but generally the responses are enthusiastic. The contents of the course connects with existing demands from practise. Today s international thread of terrorism emphasizes the need to avoid that nuclear and radioactive material falls in the hands of people with malicious intent. It is obvous seems this Master provides the students education and training that is needed for this cause. The IAEA supports our initiative and our cooperation brings the Master to a next level. The IAEA shows their appreciation and the need for such a Master by the official opening of the Master on 18 April 2013 that was done by the IEAE Director General Mr Yukiya Amano. Now we are in a pilot phase it is distinct improvements need to be made when a follow up is presented. Not only content wise, but also logistically. To run a Pilot that is financed by the EU gives us a play garden of trial and error that gives us the right input to prepare a final Master of excellent level. Already we noticed the most important hurdles to overcome in future. Different Student Markets in the different countries makes it difficult to set a good price. Giving lectures in too many countries causes logistic difficulties and will drive up costs. We know we will have to make right choices. Yet we still have 2/3 of the Course ahead of us and we are keen on learning more LLP NL-ERASMUS-ECDCE 5 / 19

6 Table of Contents 1. PROJECT OBJECTIVES PROJECT APPROACH PROJECT OUTCOMES & RESULTS PARTNERSHIPS PLANS FOR THE FUTURE CONTRIBUTION TO EU POLICIES EXTRA HEADING/SECTION LLP NL-ERASMUS-ECDCE 6 / 19

7 1. Project Objectives Developing and testing of an international Master in Management of Nuclear Security. The Master s in Nuclear Security provides a broad overview of the entire risk area. The scope of the course includes prevention and planning, detection of and response to unauthorized access, theft, sabotage, illegal transfer or other malicious acts involving nuclear material, other radioactive substances or their associated facilities. The Master s programme aims at delivering security nuclear managers with the ability of finding synergy in thinking between hazard-risks, security methodology and corporate governance on strategic and tactic organisation level. While providing know-how and practical experience, the course will enable the participant to work at strategic level within the the field of nuclear security. This applies to employees of nuclear installations, nuclear security officers in national authorities, such as Ministries of Justice, Finance Health and Environment, police and intelligence services and regulatory authorities. Organisations will benefit from the Master of Nuclear Security. It is a cost-effective way of educating and rewarding managers and strategic talent. The experience, knowledge and skills will mould participants into innovative leaders of the future, making them invaluable to their organisation. The modules will be given in several countries and we are planning several visits to nuclear plants, hospitals and logistics centres. The course consists of six modules, and each module consists of two weeks of classroom study and the master thesis. The participants in this Erasmus project International Master in Nuclear Security Science are: Delft University of Technology (project coordinator), Vienna University of Technology, the University of Oslo, the University of Manchester (Dalton Nuclear Institute) and the Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences. A special participant (the sixth) in this project is the Institute of Nuclear Technology-Radiation Protection National centre for Scientific Research "Demokritos". The project is developed and organized in collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the International Nuclear Security Education Network (INSEN) and is supported and cofunded by the Lifelong Learning Programme of the European Union. The curriculum has technical-, management- and academic skills and objectives LLP NL-ERASMUS-ECDCE 7 / 19

8 2. Project Approach The project uses the following methodology to reach its defined objectives: 1. Doing field and desk research, organizing brainstorm sessions with experts in the field and carrying out presentations of results 2. Organisation of project- en developing meetings 3. Organisation of content review en testing meetings with professionals and lectures. 4. Re-design the content and the education deliverables 5. Publication, dissemination and marketing for testing with students 6. Organizing modules for testing with students focusing on quality and educational feasibility 4-15 March 2013: Brandenburg, Germany Opening with the board of the university and Director of the IAEA Office of Nuclear Security, Khammar Maheshwari 8-19 April 2013: Delft, The Netherlands Opening with the board of the university and Director General of the IAEA, Yukiya Amano and three Dutch ministers form the Councel of Ministers June 2013: Vienna, Austria 26 August - 6 September 2013: Vienna, Austria 7-18 October 2013: Brandenburg, Germany 2-13 December 2013: Delft, The Netherlands 7. Technical site visits: Airports, Research reactors, Hospital, Safeguards Laboratories, Nuclear Power Reactor, Port of Rotterdam and Scrab Facilities. 8. Evaluation of the results 9. Exploitation of the master thesis end the oral exam 10. Re-design to final design the content and the education deliverables 11. Publication and dissemination of final reports All based on the project s outputs Evaluation Strategy: In order to track overall progress with the project and its deliverables and to ensure cooperation between project partners the following activities were adopted during year one of the project: Face-to-face meetings (aligned with events that we attend) Every two months and with each event we organise we plan a face-to-face meeting with the project members to discuss progress of the project and to plan future activities LLP NL-ERASMUS-ECDCE 8 / 19

9 Regular virtual meetings Several times we have a virtual meeting with all the project partners to discuss progress and plans for the project. Internal evaluation The project management team conducts an internal evaluation with project partners after each tested module. Evaluation of events by students The students of the Master receive a questionnaire to evaluate the Master. Next to these written reports after the teaching of the course an oral evaluations take place with plenary session with all students. Dissemination and Exploitation Strategy In order to ensure that results from the project reach our target groups, the dissemination and exploitation strategy is organized in the following ways: 1. Presentations at conferences focusing on Nuclear Security in Europe and during the INSEN and EURO Safe Conferences (see section 3 - Project Outcomes & Results and section 5 - Plans for the Future) 2. Dissemination of information about the project and its activities via networking (see section 3 - Project Outcomes & Results and section 5 - Plans for the Future). 3. All partners also make full use of their own national and international networks to generate attention to this project. 4. In order to increase visibility of the project, we will also produce and distribute White papers and Brochures about the master. Advisory Board The Advisory Board consists of experts with broad experience in the field of the programme. These experts have a (management) position within the higher ranks of important parties in the field of the programme. The Advisory Board is responsible for keeping the contents of the programme in line with market developments and needs. Advising about matters related to the programme and other programmes in the field. This project will form the basis for the development of a Consortium which will be a permanent platform for the exploitation of the International Master in Nuclear security Science and for the cooperation and dissemination of good practices hence ensuring sustainability of the project results beyond the project s phase LLP NL-ERASMUS-ECDCE 9 / 19

10 3. Project Outcomes & Results Information related to project outputs and results is organized against objectives set out for individual work plans. Work plan 1: Management Main objectives of this work plan: 1. The management of the project as a whole 2. The management of the separate pilot modules as described in WPs 3 to 6. Aim and objectives: - to monitor the progress of the project - to monitor the budget - to organise efficient and effective communication and collaboration between the project partners - to ensure an accurate project administration in compliance with EC guidelines. During year one of the project the following activities have taken place: - Creating business plans - Organising the certification procedure - Presentation and debating by the certification committee - Developing of study guides - Developing the new Examination Regulations - Developing the new Assignment Regulations - Developing two Electronic Learning Devices - Developing of Guidelines for successful Implementation - Developing an International Admission Procedure - Selection and Admission of the students This work plan has some real discussions about the different education and examination regulations in the several countries. Workplan 2: General Outline of the Master The consortium has developed a fully new curriculum, with the input of a lot of external experts from all over the world. The programme outline and the programme description has been defined, including the global content of each of the modules. All general aspects of the programme have been determined in detail such as: topics to be studied, teaching methods (lectures, seminars, working groups, paper writing, and field trips), teaching materials, number of hours, assessment procedures, ECTS and credits The curriculum has four overall modules. Given in 6 blocks of 14 days plenary study. Classroom hours 420, Study hours and assignments 700 hours and the thesis project of 560 hours. All lectures shall be within the framework of the law and the certifying authorities LLP NL-ERASMUS-ECDCE 10 / 19

11 The users of this description will be the partners, the IAEA and INSEN and the European Commission. It has been published on the Nuclear Security Portal to disseminate it to partners, Associated Partners and Members of the Advisory Committee. Work plan 3: Pilot Introductory Module Work plan 4: Pilot Management Module Work plan 5: Pilot Technical Module Work plan 6: Pilot Master Module The aim of this work packages was to develop and evaluate the Pilot Modules of the Nuclear Security Programme and to adjust it based on the evaluation. The work packages entails the following activities: - development of the pilot module - developing of the teaching material for the lectures and students - development of the homework and the assignments - up-loading of all the material in de virtual classroom, electronic learning device - testing of this pilot module - evaluation of the pilot module by students, partners and the Advisory Committee The problem in all the work plans was the different initial situation of the participants. Some participants don t have knowledge of security and some don t know anything of nuclear engineering. Flexibility was asked for the setup of the modules and way teaching was done. After the first evaluation it seems we implemented this successfully. Work plan 7: Quality Assurance The aim of this work package is the overall monitoring and evaluation of the project and the evaluation of the educational aspects. The work packages entails the following activities: - executing the project on time and to budget - evaluation of the procedures and outcomes of the project and after several reviews and surveys: - developing of the evaluation plan, evaluation criteria and the evaluation tools - evaluation and validation of the Master programme and its four modules - evaluation of the educational aspects - evaluation of the draft and final content, teaching and learning material - evaluation of the knowhow and the education skills of the lectures - evaluation of the intake and admission of the students - evaluation of the procedures and outcomes of the developing of the content and education deliverables LLP NL-ERASMUS-ECDCE 11 / 19

12 Advisory Board We established an Advisory Committee. This committee will act as a sounding board for the project management team regarding all issues related to the Master programme in Nuclear Security. The committee will act as an advisor with regard to the content of the teaching programme, the assessment of the Programme and will be involved in the quality assessment and dissemination process. The committee consists of representatives of the IAEA, INSEN, ENSREG, professional organisations and employers from each of the countries represented in the project. Work plan 8: Dissemination Dissemination plan The aim of this work package was to enhance the impact of the project by developing number of instruments that will be used in the dissemination activities. The focus of the dissemination activities were on creating awareness and involving the target groups. During the project lessons were learned and good practices identified. This gave rise to tot improvement of the plan. Key activities: - identification of target groups for dissemination - description of the specific dissemination instruments - developing methods to overcome dissemination barriers - developing methods for evaluating the dissemination Twice we had the possibility for a presentation and a marketing/promotion stand at the EURO Safe conference. Twice we had the possibility for a presentation and a marketing/promotion stand at the INSEN conference We promoted the Master in the following networks International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) European Nuclear Society (ENS) World Institute For Nuclear Security (WINS) World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) European Nuclear Engineering Network (ENEN) International Nuclear Security Education Network (INSEN) European Nuclear Security Regulators Association (ENSRA) Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES) Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP) Nuclear Security Web Portal (NUSEC) Center for International Trade & Security (CITS) The Communications Network for Nuclear Energy and Ionising Radiation (NUCNET) European Union s Ad Hoc Group on Nuclear Security (AHGNS) Congress and seminars at Eurosafe Korea Seoul Nuclear Security Summit 2012 NSS National Progress Report, Government Evaluation plan International Physical Protection Advisory Service (IPPAS) National Academy of Sciences Committee on International Security and Arms Control (CISAC) National Nuclear Security administration (NNSA) LLP NL-ERASMUS-ECDCE 12 / 19

13 National Academy of Sciences Committee on International Security and Arms Control (CISAC) French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) L'Institut de Radioprotection et de Sûreté Nucléaire (IRSN) International School of Nuclear Security at ICTP Trieste Permanent missions of several countries Nuclear Security Training and Support Centers (NNSCs) As a result we were mentioned in several news websites and newspapers. Below some examples: Work plan 9: Exploitation of results The aim of this work package is to enhance the impact of the project by making sure it s results are used. Establishing personal contacts, Stimulating press publications, Writing publication material, newsletters and presentations. Writing a business plan Organising a seminar Quantifiable attention for the project results in publications and in government bodies Enrolment of students in the Programme The most part of this Work Plan will be executed later in the project. A first cost price calculation is made. To a Business Plan will be launched soon LLP NL-ERASMUS-ECDCE 13 / 19

14 4. Partnerships The partners of this project are: Delft University of Technology / Delft TopTech The University of Manchester/Dalton Nuclear institute The Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences The University of Oslo The Vienna Technological University/Vienna Atom Institute Just after the start of this project The Institute of Nuclear Technology-Radiation Protection National centre for Scientific Research "Demokritos" from Greece joined the Project. At the beginning the collaboration between the partners was difficult. Differences in thoughts, approaches, regulations, markets and pricing per country next to changes in Project Staff concerning Module Coordination. In July 2012 we met in Vienna where new agreements were made. Since then we cooperated in a much better atmosphere. Next to the support and co-funding by the Lifelong Learning Programme of the European Union we had great help from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the International Nuclear Security Education Network (INSEN) LLP NL-ERASMUS-ECDCE 14 / 19

15 5. Plans for the Future After the pilot more activities are needed to keep the program sustainable: Evaluation of the thesis topics of students Organising the thesis supervisors in several countries Reviewing the draft and final thesis Organising the oral exam Organising the accreditation More focus on the target group. Potential candidates for participation in the course will be identified. Foreign diploma s need to be checked. The recruitment procedure will be streamlined so visa procedures can be handled in time. The possibilities for external funding of individual students will be examined. In this pilot Master fifteen test students were admissioned. Six of them had to cancel because of a lack of funding. Blended learning, films, skype, virtual classrooms, more Study Assignments, Active Learning and Teaching Methods and the use of e-books will be considered to be applied into the Master. The balance betweem (less) engineering and (more) security need to be adjusted. We will find better ways to do Marketing and Dissemination actions, Presentations and White Papers. Publishing of the management summaries of the several thesis in one book Development of Serious Gaming LLP NL-ERASMUS-ECDCE 15 / 19

16 6. Contribution to EU policies In Europe, and worldwide, there is a renewed interest in developing nuclear power programmes as a result of an increase in demand for nuclear energy and because of climate change. Nuclear energy is becoming a critical technology for reaching the CO 2 emission reduction targets. The increase in demand for nuclear energy will increase the number of nuclear reactors worldwide, both in countries with extensive experience in nuclear programmes and in countries with limited nuclear activity. At the same time, potential malicious acts involving nuclear material are a continuing threat. Europe needs to make sure that nuclear facilities can be securely operated. Therefore, there is a demonstrated increased need for well-qualified experts in the field of nuclear security: the prevention, detection of and response to theft, sabotage, unauthorized access, illegal transfer or other malicious acts involving nuclear material, other radioactive substances or their associated facilities. In addition, nuclear security technology and procedures are evolving at an increasing pace, increasing the need for experts with state-of-the-art knowledge. The project contributes to the long-term strategic objectives of EU education and training policies which are Making lifelong learning and mobility a reality Improving the quality and efficiency of education and training Enhancing creativity and innovation, including entrepreneurship, at all levels of education and training The Council of the European Union has identified the following key competences required by the labour market until 2020: communication, mathematics, science and technology, ICT, learning to learn, social skills, entrepreneurship, intercultural knowledge, teamwork, flexibility and adaptation to change. The integrated Master Programme in Management of Nuclear Security offers state-of-theart science and technology knowledge using innovative instruments such as social media, skype, electronic learning systems for distance learning, video conferencing and a serious game. It will deliver professionals who are able to work and collaborate in an international and intercultural environment. The project will also contribute to the 2010 Stockholm programme (2010/C 115/01 European Council). One of its priorities is A Europe that protects: in which the EC stresses the need to develop an internal security strategy in order to further improve security in the Union and thus protect the lives and safety of citizens of the Union and to tackle organised crime, terrorism and other threats. The Nucleus project will train professionals equipped to develop nuclear security strategies and therby contribute to the safety of European citizens LLP NL-ERASMUS-ECDCE 16 / 19

17 The urgent need for human resource development programmes in nuclear security was emphasized by the IAEA, the International Atomic Energy Agency, at a number of IAEA General Conferences and in its Nuclear Security Plans. The IAEA, the world s center of cooperation in the nuclear field, was set up as the world s "Atoms for Peace" organization in 1957 within the United Nations family. The Agency works with its Member States and multiple partners worldwide to promote safe, secure and peaceful nuclear technologies. The IAEA approached the Dutch Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment which consequently asked TU Delft/TopTech to develop an MSc in Nuclear Security. The IAEA s National Security Plan ( ) envisaged the development of guidance for an educational programme in nuclear security LLP NL-ERASMUS-ECDCE 17 / 19

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