During the visit, the students participated in an intensive training program at the IAEA headquarters, which included technical workshops on nuclear technology assessment methodologies, the use of advanced information tools for nuclear energy management and its applications, and an introduction to nuclear applications in non-electrical fields. The program also encompassed field visits to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), the IAEA laboratories, and the Incident and Emergency Centre, providing students with a unique opportunity to observe how nuclear crises are managed and how radiological safety is ensured in accordance with the highest international standards. The scientific trip also included a visit to the TRIGA reactor at the Vienna University of Technology, offering students a rare chance for direct engagement with the world’s foremost expertise in this domain. The student delegation observed the operations of the TRIGA reactor at TU Wien, and participated in practical training exercises on basic reactor operation, as well as the use of simulation equipment for handling normal operating conditions and emergency scenarios. They also toured IAEA reactor technology facilities and radiation laboratories equipped with the most advanced technical instrumentation, which helped bridge the gap between academic theory and complex field applications.

This scientific visit forms part of the University of Sharjah’s vision to prepare a generation of Emirati engineers and researchers capable of leading the peaceful nuclear energy sector and managing nuclear and radiological emergencies in the country. This participation broadens the students’ research horizons and enriches their professional experience on an international level, enhancing their competitiveness and supporting the University’s vision of graduating national competencies armed with hands-on international experience and advanced technical awareness in one of the most vital and strategic fields.