IRPA14 University Day Flyer

University of Cape Town - 12 May 2016

UNIVERSITY DAY

14th International Congress of the International Radiation Protection Association

Introduction

Registration

The 14th International Congress of the International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA14) will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, South Africa between the 9th and13th of May 2016. As part of the programme the organising committee has arranged a side event specifically aimed at students.

This University Day will be hosted by the Physics Department of the University of Cape Town.

There are no registration fees; however students and lecturers are required to register online at: www.irpa14capetown.org.za/universityday

Further details on IRPA14 Congress is available at www.irpa2016capetown.org.za

The organisers are currently investigating the possibility of providing transportation to the workshop from various tertiary institutions in and around Cape Town. Please indicate during the registration process if you require transportation. You will be notified in due course if it will be provided.

University Day - University of Cape Town - 12 May 2016

Objective of the University Day To provide students from tertiary institutions, with an updated understanding of radiation protection, through presentations by renowned world experts in the field. At the end of the course, students will have an overview of the philosophy of radiation protection and the principles that guide decision making in radiation protection. The application of radiation protection in various industries will be discussed with a special session on the impact of Fukushima on emergency planning.

This is a once in a life time opportunity to attend lectures given by world-renowned experts and to interact with them. Students will also learn about career opportunities in this unique and interesting field.

Target Audience Graduate and post-graduate students in natural sciences, engineering and medicine and their lecturers should attend.

Venue The majestic Jameson Hall at the University of Cape Town.

Limited seating is available and students are urged to register as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

A light lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Closing date for registration is 31 March 2016.

Webcasting The programme will be webcasted for those that cannot attend. Institutions interested in receiving the webcast are requested to contact Michelle Booth at Turners Conferences: michelleb@turners-conferences.co.za

Programme The programme for the day will feature lectures by prominent professionals in the field of radiation protection, addressing the current status of radiation protection, evolution of radiation protection philosophy and experience feedback.

Time

Total Time

Topic

Lecturer

Programme for the Day

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30’

10:30 – 11:00

Break

60’

Lunch

VII

15:30 – 16:00

15:00 – 15:30

30’

30’

Closure

Break Panel Discussion: Radiation Protection World Today and Tomorrow Career opportunities in RP

Part 4: Experience and Feedback Emergency preparedness and response Radiation Protection after Fukushima – what has been VI 14:00 – 15:00 60’ changed?

13:00 – 14:00

Chair: Panellists:

M Kai:

Part 3: Practices including Regulations, Recommendation Philosophy and Principles Radiation Protection in Practice: C Cousins: Medicine (30’);

V 12:00 – 13:00 60’ - Industry and Research (30’) R Coates:

A Buffler R Czarwinski (Germany, President of IRPA) A Visagie (South Africa, Necsa) C Cousins (United Kingdom, Addenbrooke’s Hospital and ICRP)

Japan, Oita University of Nursing and Health Sciences, International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP)

United Kingdom, Addenbrooke’s Hospital and International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) United Kingdom, IRPA Vice President

J Lochard: France, Centre d’étude sur l’Évaluation de la Protection dans le

domaine Nucléaire (CEPN) and International Commission of Radiation Protection (ICRP)

H Menzel: Switzerland, International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements (ICRU)

Measurement and Dosimetry

Part 2: Philosophy and Principles System of Protection: Justification, Optimization, Limitation Exposure Categories IV 11:00 – 12:00 60’

30’

10:00 – 10:30

III

45’

09:15 – 10:00

II

Germany, Helmholtz Zentrum München, and International Commission of Radiation Protection (ICRP) USA, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine France, IRPA Executive Officer

W Rühm:

J Boice: B Le Guen:

Current state of radiation research including: - Radiobiology (15’); - Epidemiology (15’); and - Effects of Exposure to Radiation (15’)

Part 1: Introduction and Science Introduction and Welcome (5’) A Buffler: South Africa, University of Cape Town Pillars of Radiation Protection and Key Role Players (10’) T Pather: South Africa, Chairman: IRPA14 Organising Committee. National I 09:00 – 09:15 15’ Nuclear Regulator

Section

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Speakers

A Buffler

A Visagie

B Le Guen

C Cousins

H Menzel

J Boice

J Lochard

M Kai

R Coates

R Czarwinski

T Pather

W R端hm