Ms Tran Ngoc Hoan, Officer, Department of International Cooperation in Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute, has completed her fellowship at the RCA Regional Office as a temporary staff from 2 May to 30 June 2018. We appreciate her contributions and wish all the best for her future endeavors. She can be contacted at : hoantran1311@gmail.com

  22 June, 2018 Dear National RCA Representatives,   I am pleased to inform you that the 2018 RCA/iTRS Radiation Safety Training Course will be held on 20 August to 24 August 2018 in Seoul, Republic of Korea, and is now open for nominations to the Government Parties.   This course, conducted in cooperation with Innovative Technology Center for Radiation Safety (iTRS) of Hanyang University, aims to improve technical and practical knowledge regarding radiation safety to the RCA GPs.   Upon receiving nominations from National RCA Representatives, one or two participants from each GP will be selected based on their capability to utilize the knowledge gained from the course. In this respect, it is cordially requested that you send us the list of nominees in a priority order.   Given the time constraints for logistic arrangements, it is strongly encouraged that you send us the completed application form no later than 13 July, 2018 to the RCA Regional Office(RCARO) by e-mail at evolution@rcaro.org or by fax +82 42 864 1626.   The RCARO will provide the participants with necessary expenses for their stay in Korea during the course. Please refer to the enclosed prospectus for detailed information.   I look forward to receiving your nominations.   Attached: 1. Prospectus2. Nomination form   Sincerely,   Hai Joo Moon Director RCA Regional Office

18 June 2018   Dear National RCA Representatives,   With the mandate to enhance awareness of the RCA, RCARO has been providing support for RCA experts in their activities which could contribute to promoting the RCA and its activities.   In this regard, I am pleased to announce that the nomination of appropriate candidates for 2019 RCA Expert Support Programme is now open. The Programme is to support experts who plan to participate in international/regional conferences related to nuclear science and technology during the period from January to December 2019 and present the RCA and its activities at the events through various promotional activities such as presentation and exhibition.   Successful applicants with sufficient experiences and knowledge in nuclear technology and the RCA will be supported with airfare and DSA upon their request. Please refer to the attached Guideline of the Programme for detailed information such as selection criteria and procedure.   It would be appreciated if you could nominate an expert(s) in your country for such activities and send a duly completed nomination form to the RCARO by 23 July 2018.   Thank you always for your cooperation.   Attached: Guideline Nomination form Participation report form      Best regards,   Hai Joo Moon Director RCA Regional Office