On 17 December 2025, the Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences hosted a delegation from the French company EDF, as part of a programme visit dedicated to strengthening institutional dialogue and further developing cooperation in the fields of nuclear science, education, and capacity building.
The visit followed the conference “TOWARDS A NUCLEAR FUTURE: European Partnerships for Serbia’s Energy Transition (powered by EDF)”, held on 16 December 2025 at the Embassy of France in Belgrade. The conference brought together representatives of institutions, academia, and industry to discuss partnerships and exchange experiences relevant to the energy transition of the Republic of Serbia.
On that occasion, the Director of the Vinča Institute, Dr Slavko Dimović, participated as a panelist in a round table dedicated to human capacity building in the nuclear sector, focusing on academic cooperation, workforce development, and the long-term strengthening of competencies in Serbia.
The programme of the EDF delegation’s visit to the Institute included both a ceremonial and a working segment. Following welcome remarks by the Institute’s management and EDF representatives, a presentation was delivered on the Vinča Institute’s capacities and activities, followed by an introduction of partners and an open discussion on potential directions for further cooperation.
As part of the official proceedings, a formal marking of the Memorandum of Understanding was held, accompanied by media statements and a group photo.
A particular highlight of the visit was a professional tour of the Institute’s laboratories and research units. The EDF delegation visited the Department of Radioisotopes, the Department of Radiation and Environmental Protection, and the Department of Radiation Chemistry and Physics, providing the guests with direct insight into a segment of the Institute’s infrastructure and research activities.
The Vinča Institute views such engagements as an important contribution to building trust and ensuring continuity of cooperation between research institutions and international industrial partners—especially in fields that require the highest standards of quality, safety, and responsibility. We are confident that the exchange of experience and the direct introduction to the Institute’s research potential will further support the development of joint initiatives aimed at advancing knowledge, human resources, and sustainable partnerships in the period ahead.
