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10th April 2026

Symposium: 40 years since Chernobyl

The 26th of April will mark 40 years since the nuclear accident at Chernobyl. For this reason, the Icelandic Radiation Safety Authority and the radiography department at the University of Iceland will hold a symposium on the impact of the radiological accident, the advancements in radiation safety, and the radiological emergency preparedness in Iceland.

Chernobyl

The symposium will be held on April 27th.

The program starts at 4:30 PM and ends at 7 PM.

Coffee and light refreshments are available from 4 PM.

Schedule:

Overview of Severe Accidents Phenomena and Mitigation for Light Water Reactors Patrick Isaksson, Analyst, Swedish Radiation Safety Authority (Online – in english))

The Icelandic Radiation Safety Authority: then and now (in icelandic)

Elísabet Dolinda Ólafsdóttir, Director, Icelandic Radiation Safety Authority

Emergency Preparedness in Iceland: past, present, and future (in icelandic)

Gísli Jónsson, Head of emergency preparedness, Icelandic Radiation Safety Authority

Location: University of Iceland, Askja N-132, Sturlugata 7

Be sure to confirm your attendance (for catering) - register here