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Last updated : October 28 2008The IUR is a non-political and non-profit scientific organisation of professional radioecologists.
With a membership of over 600 from 54 countries currently, IUR represents an authoritative source of information on all aspects of radioecology. IUR activities are organised through a number of Task Groups, workshops, conferences and training courses. The IUR also publishes a periodical newsletter and scientific topical reports for wider distribution.
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The latest news
Radioecological response of the Black Sea to the Chernobyl accident
2008-11-18
>> Radioecology
[ Newly published book by Polikarpov et al., Sevastopol, Ukraine ]
This monograph is published in Russian, registered as ISBN 978-966-02-4908-0 (2008).
Read the abstract in english language.
A Table of content in english language has been translated for IUR members along with a copy of all Figures and Tables with legends in english.
For IUR members, see "IUR Publications" under "Publications" (area restricted)
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Gennady Polikarpov, winner of the 2d " IUR V.I. Vernadsky Award "
2008-08-27
>> Radioecology
[ IUR General Assembly, 18 June 2008, Bergen, Norway ]
During the last General Assembly of IUR, held in Bergen (Norway), Professor Gennady Polikarpov, from the Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas (IBSS) at Sebasotpol (Ukraine) has been granted the 2d IUR V.I. Vernadsky Award, by unanimous decision of the Board of Council.
Through a long and brilliant scientific career, Professor G. Polikarpov has promoted a major overall contribution to…
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Journal of Environmental Radioactivity now affiliated to IUR
2008-08-26
>> I.U.R.
[ Memorandum of Understanding signed on 11-28 April 2008 ]
Considering that there is a mutual interest in promoting closer cooperation between IUR and the international scientific "Journal of Environmental Radioactivity" (JENR, Elsevier), Nicolette van Dijk, in quality of Publisher of JENR, and François Bréchignac, in quality of President of IUR, recently negotiated with success an agreement for collaboration between both parties.
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Board of Council now completed
2008-08-25
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[ List of Regional Coordinators ]
As per the new IUR constitution, the Board of Council has been completed with election/selection of 6 additional members to act as Regional Coordinators.
The Regional Coordinators' roles include representation of IUR and its interests within their region, liaison with the overall Board of Council, promotion of IUR activities and membership within their respective regions,…
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New Task Group on NORMs
2008-08-25
>> Task Groups in preparation
[ Call for sustaining membership ]
IUR has been promoting much efforts recently to initiate a new TASK GROUP on NORMs in the Oil and Gas Industry. The envisioned final product should be a report providing expert recommenations on new specific regulations implemented in different countries and waste management policies.
Jose-Marcus Godoy, member of IUR Board of Council, has been appointed to initiate first contacts with…
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