Mankind now enjoys many benefits from nuclear-related technologies. There is, however, growing concern in many OECD countries that nuclear education and training is decreasing, perhaps to problematic levels. This publication conveys the results of a pioneering survey on nuclear education and training in almost 200 organisations in 16 countries. It presents the current situation and examines causes for concern. It also provides recommendations as to the actions that governments, academia and industry must take in order to ensure that crucial present requirements are met and future options are not precluded.

Executive Summary
1. Introduction
-Background
-Objective and Scope of the Study
-Methodology
-Limitations of the Study
-Other Relevant Studies
2. Current Status and Trends in Nuclear Education
-Introduction
-The Status of Nuclear Education in Universities
--Students
--Faculty Members
--Facilities
--Occupational Distribution of Graduates
--Recent Changes in Nuclear-Related Courses
-The Status of In-House Training
--Number of Trainees and Instructors and Man-Hours of Training Provided
--Age Distribution of Trainers
--Facilities
--Qualification and Certification
-Collaboration among Universities, Industry, and Governments
-Efforts to Encourage the Younger Generation
3. Discussion
-Causes for Concern
--Public Perception
--Students' Perception
--University Programmes
--Industry Programmes
-Positive Developments
--Universities
--Industry
--Collaboration
4. Conclusion and Recommendations
-The Deterioration of Nuclear Education
-The Important Role of Governments in Nuclear Education
-The Challenges of Revitalising Nuclear Education
-Hihg-Quality Training Needed for Staff in Industry and Research Institutes
-Benefits of Collaboration and Sharing Best Practices
References
Annex 1. List of Member of the Expert Group
Annex 2. Numerical Data
Annex 3. Country Reports
-Belgium
-Canada
-Finland
-France
-Hungary
-Italy
-Japan
-Mexico
-Netherlands
-Spain
-Sweden
-Switzerland
-United Kingdom
-United States
-European Union
Annex 4. Definition of Terms Used in the Report
Annex 5. Summary of the Questionnaire