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“This Isn’t A New Weapon, It’s A New World.” Niels Bohr breaks down the impact of the creation of the bomb in the movie "Oppenheimer" by explaining that building the atomic bomb won't just change the military capabilities of the US, but it will permanently change the world. Seventy-nine years after the birth of the nuclear weapons age, the planet continues to be haunted by the threat of their use. While nuclear weapons drew little attention and concern during the decades after the end of the Cold War, Russia’s implicit and explicit nuclear threats in its war against Ukraine have re-emphasised the dangers and risks of the nearly 13,000 nuclear weapons remaining in the arsenals of nine countries. The Doomsday Clock, a universally recognized indicator of the world’s vulnerability to global catastrophe caused by man-made technologies, identifies an undiminished nuclear threat and a new arms race as one of the main reasons why it is only 90 seconds to midnight.

To bridge a knowledge gap, the Konrad Adenauer Foundation Vienna, together with Atomic Reporters are inviting members of a generation who came of age after the end of the Cold War to take part in a three-day Study Programme in Vienna from 2nd to 6th of July 2024.

The third edition of this course is a hands-on opportunity for participants to get essential knowledge about nuclear weapons, energy, non-proliferation, and disarmament in a nuclear-armed world with an outlook into the future in a lively group setting.

Under the guidance of diverse renowned professionals, researchers, and international officials, you will acquire expertise in:

• Current nuclear issues and risks

• Basic concepts and notions in the nuclear realm (nuclear safety, security, safeguards, deterrence, non-proliferation, risk reduction, disarmament, and arms control)

• The history of nuclear armament and disarmament

• The history and role of the nuclear energy industry

• Core relevant international documents

• Legal background

Additionally, you will:

• Participate in technical visits to international organisations in Vienna

Eligibility:

• You are a beginner, young professional or university student, interested in the nuclear field

• You have a journalistic, diplomatic, analytical, research, engineering, technical or other relevant background

• You are ready to actively participate in discussions

• The age limit for this study programme is 35

Application:

• Please complete and submit this application form by 28. April 2024: FORM

• Attach your most recent CV in PDF (maximum 2 pages)

• Upload a short video (1-2 min maximum) answering the questions: Why are you interested in participating? How can your experience and/or skills contribute to the discussions?

Other relevant information:

• Expenses (travel, accommodation, meals) of participants in the dialogue programme on July 2nd to 6th 2024 in Vienna, Austria, will be covered by the organisers

• Certificates will be awarded

• The organisers will support subsequent alumni activities

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

If you have questions, do not hesitate to contact us: info.vienna@kas.de

Here you will find the program for download: 240428 Study Programme 2024 (1).pdf