Spring / Summer 2022
Issue 3 of SRP ’ s new magazine ‘ Radiation Protection Today ’ is published To coincide with the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II , it included an article highlighting some of the remarkable advances and events related to the uses and regulation of radiation and radioactive materials that have taken place during The Queen ’ s reign . The focus is on events in the UK , but some significant international events are also included . A special Timeline poster ( 1952-2022 ) has been produced and is available to download . The magazine is free to everyone so please share the link to those you feel would find it of interest .
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UK to host 7th European IRPA Congress !
At the 6th European Congress of the International Radiation Protection Association held in Budapest on 30th May – 3rd June 2022 , it was confirmed that the UK will host the 7th Congress in 2026 . It will take place in Liverpool on 1-5 June 2026 . We look forward to welcoming radiation protection professionals from all over Europe to the UK , in four years time .
The photo shows IRPA President , Bernard le Guen with SRP President Jim Thurston and some of the UK contingent in Budapest . L to R : Gary Teague ( Gemini ), Kathryn Ambrose ( Sellafield Ltd ), Mary Allan ( Honorary Secretary ), Jim Thurston ( SRP President ), Bernard le Guen ( IRPA President ), Jennifer Humphries ( Director of Engagement ), Megan Hopkins ( EDF ), Charlene Matthewman ( Harris Associates ) and Pete Bryant ( Immediate Past President ).
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