Nuclear Technology

During the minor Nuclear Technology you will contribute to the following Sustainable Development Goal:

• SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy

Renewable energy solutions are becoming cheaper, more reliable and more efficient every day. Our current reliance on fossil fuels is unsustainable and harmful to the planet, which is why we have to change the way we produce and consume energy. Implementing these new energy solutions as fast as possible is essential to counter climate change, one of the biggest threats to our own survival.

With this minor, you will learn the following:

• Showing an inquisitive attitude in the nuclear debate
  With your inquisitive attitude and expertise, you will contribute to improving the discussion on nuclear energy.
  
  
• Leveraging nuclear expertise and knowledge
  You are able to find, analyse and apply new knowledge.
  
  
• Contribute to a joint investigative approach to the nuclear debate
  You can look at and investigate nuclear energy from different perspectives. This allows you to better understand the impact of new nuclear developments on the environment and on achieving climate goals.

Your average week will look like the following:

• On average 3 days a week there will be time (as much as possible in the mornings) for classes and workshops. In the afternoons, you will have time to work individually or with group members on the (final) assignment(s). This usually takes place at the HZ in Middelburg. In a few cases, this is combined with a visit to external locations.
  
• The fourth day in the week is spent on company visits, excursions or self-planned coaching/expert moments with senior officials in the sector.
  
• You will use the fifth day in the week for self-study and processing your acquired knowledge.

There is no required literature for this minor.

You conclude the minor with a portfolio including the following components:

• You demonstrate active participation in the minor activities and excursions.
  
• Your obtained certification TMS VRS-D (Supervisory Radiation Protection Officer D).
  
• You provide in-depth justification of the arguments you made during the final debate.
  
• You look back on the minor and your participation in the final debate. You reflect on the feedback you received from experts, coaches and people present at the debate.