NUS and NTU plan joint master's programme in nuclear engineering for 2027 as Singapore builds nuclear talent pipeline新加坡国立大学和南洋理工大学计划于2027年推出核工程联合硕士项目，以助力新加坡构建核能人才储备。
The National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) are working towards launching a joint master's programme in nuclear engineering in 2027, as Singapore steps up efforts to build a pipeline of local nuclear talent and expertise.Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry Dr Tan See Leng announced the development at the Singapore Energy Lecture on Monday (Oct 26),...
The National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) are working towards launching a joint master's programme in nuclear engineering in 2027, as Singapore steps up efforts to build a pipeline of local nuclear talent and expertise.
Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry Dr Tan See Leng announced the development at the Singapore Energy Lecture on Monday (Oct 26), alongside two new nuclear manpower development programmes aimed at public-sector officers and industry professionals.
"We have been progressively building our capabilities to make an informed decision on the potential deployment of nuclear energy in Singapore," Dr Tan said.
The planned master's programme is one of three initiatives announced by Dr Tan as Singapore seeks to expand its pool of nuclear experts and professionals.
A new Nuclear Manpower Development Programme for the public sector will provide opportunities for Singaporean public officers to gain on-the-job experience at leading global nuclear organisations, helping them strengthen their nuclear-related skills and competencies.
A separate Nuclear Manpower Development Programme for industry will support professionals from selected Singapore-based companies in gaining hands-on experience with trusted international partners.
Singapore will also undertake an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review mission in 2027.
The review will independently assess the country's capabilities in areas such as nuclear safety, radioactive waste management and emergency planning.
Dr Tan said the expertise being developed would remain valuable even if Singapore ultimately decides against adopting nuclear power.
"Even if Singapore eventually decides not to deploy nuclear energy, the capabilities and expertise we are developing today will continue to serve us well, particularly as interest in nuclear energy grows across Southeast Asia and around the world," he said.
Singapore will also host the inaugural IAEA@SIEW Forum on Tuesday (Oct 27), where stakeholders will discuss how ASEAN and the wider region can safely and responsibly harness nuclear energy.
AsiaOne has reached out to NUS and NTU for more information.
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新加坡国立大学 (NUS) 和南洋理工大学 (NTU) 正在努力于 2027 年推出核工程联合硕士课程，新加坡正加大力度培养本地核能人才和专业知识。
能源、贸易及工业部长陈思龙博士周一（10月26日）在新加坡能源讲座上宣布了这一发展计划，同时还宣布了两项新的核能人才发展计划，旨在培养公共部门官员和行业专业人士。
“我们一直在逐步提升自身能力，以便就新加坡潜在部署核能做出明智的决定，”陈博士说。
这项计划中的硕士课程是陈博士宣布的三项举措之一，旨在为新加坡扩大其核能专家和专业人员队伍提供更多资源。
一项面向公共部门的全新核能人才发展计划将为新加坡公务员提供在世界领先的核能机构获得在职经验的机会，帮助他们增强与核能相关的技能和能力。
一项独立的核能人才发展计划将支持来自新加坡指定公司的专业人士与值得信赖的国际合作伙伴一起获得实践经验。
新加坡还将于 2027 年接受国际原子能机构（IAEA）的综合核基础设施审查任务。
此次审查将独立评估该国在核安全、放射性废物管理和应急计划等领域的能力。
陈博士表示，即使新加坡最终决定不采用核能，正在开发的专业技术仍然会很有价值。
他说：“即使新加坡最终决定不发展核能，我们今天所培养的能力和专业知识也将继续对我们大有裨益，尤其是在东南亚乃至全世界对核能的兴趣日益增长的情况下。”
新加坡将于周二（10 月 27 日）举办首届 IAEA@SIEW 论坛，届时各利益相关方将讨论东盟及更广泛的地区如何安全、负责任地利用核能。
AsiaOne已联系新加坡国立大学和南洋理工大学以获取更多信息。
helmy.saat@asiaone.com