The first half of 2026 has been an exciting period for CONNECT-NM. With research projects now underway, new education and training activities, and a growing presence across the European nuclear community, the partnership continues to build momentum.
The latest edition of the CONNECT-NM Newsletter brings together the partnership’s key achievements, activities and upcoming opportunities from the past six months.
In this edition, you can discover:
- 17 new research and innovation projects officially launched at the beginning of 2026, turning CONNECT-NM’s first cascade funding call into action across all five research lines.
- Education and training initiatives at the heart of the partnership, including the OperaHPC School, the fourth edition of the European School on Nuclear Materials Science (ESNMS), and the launch of the Young Researcher Network webinar series.
- Community engagement across Europe, with CONNECT-NM participating in major sector events such as the SNETP Forum, the ENEN Annual Event and Skills HUB Exhibition, and co-organising COSIRES 2026 in Granada.
- Upcoming opportunities to get involved, including the CONNECT-NM Annual Plenary Meeting and the next Young Researcher Network webinar.
Whether you are a researcher, student or stakeholder interested in nuclear materials research, the newsletter offers a concise overview of the partnership’s latest progress and upcoming activities.
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