Welcome to CENTRE FOR NUCLEAR ENRGY STUDIES UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT

INTRODUCTION

The Centre for Nuclear Energy Studies was set up in the year 2009 by the Federal Government of Nigeria through the instrument of the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission as an Institution (Universityofof Port Harcourt) – based nuclear research centreIt has the mandate of advancing nuclear technology through teaching and learning and thereby producing qualified human capital which is adequately equipped to optimally deploy nuclear technology in power generation, radiation protection, food and agriculture, human health, environmental management, industry and other diversified applications for the benefit of Nigeria’s socioeconomic development.

PROGRAMMES

The centre currently runs a graduate programme in Nuclear Engineering to award M.Eng Nuclear Engineering to deserving students. The requirement for admission to the program are broadly a good graduate degree in any field of engineering and completing a 3-months bridging training organised by the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission. For more  information on  our programs click Here

ACHIEVEMENTS

So far the centre is making giant strides as it’s program in Nuclear Engineering is the first of its kind in Nigeria. The first sets of students have just graduated as their final results have been approved by the University of Port Harcourt Senate. The construction of the permanent site of the Centre is ongoing with two of the major structures at above 90% completion levels.

CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP

The CNES will hold her First workshop Title  Nuclear  Security  for Scientistists, Engineers, Technical and non Technical personnel in January, 2015. At the thermal hydraulic Laboratory, Centre for Nuclear Energy Studies University of Port Harcourt. click Here  for more information

THE FUTURE

The future holds a lot of prospects for the centre in terms of manpower development, Research, Capacity building and Productivity in all its Ramification

 

 

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