International School of Nuclear Law

Foreword

It is hard to remember that a programme with over 1 000 alumni from more than 100 different countries began as an experiment between our two organisations almost two decades ago. But now, the two-week International School of Nuclear Law (ISNL) in Montpellier has become an institution. Over the course of the past twenty years, this “summer school” in international nuclear law founded by Mr Patrick Reyners (former Head of Legal Affairs at the OECD Nucle- ar Energy Agency – NEA) and Mr Pierre Bringuier (formerly Professor at the University of Montpellier – UM) has solidified into the only continuous university programme in international nuclear law. The ISNL owes this world class success to many individuals over the years. What started as a professional collaboration between friends has been sustained by the commitment of their successors at the NEA and UM. Countless individuals in Paris and in Montpellier have worked behind the scenes for years to ensure a flawless two-week programme. The team in charge of organising the ISNL every year makes it all look effortless, but we know it is anything but easy. We should be grateful for all they do and all they have done. The ISNL commitment extends far beyond the borders of our two institutions and spreads to the other international, regional and national organisations and governments that have supported the ISNL through the years. In this, special mention should be made of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which sits on our Supervi- sory Board and routinely provides lecturers as well as grants to an average of 15 participants each year; the European Commission, which helped launch the programme; and the national governments who continue to support the development of their staff by sending them to Montpellier. In addition, the dedication of the lecturers to the ISNL should be recognised. Each year an average of 27 international experts give up days and in some instances weeks of their time to ensure that the next generation of nuclear professionals receive the education they need to succeed in an ever changing world. We would like to specifically thank the founding lecturers who were so critical to the early success of the programme:

• André Bouquet • Sebastiaan Reitsma • Odette Jankowitsch-Prevor • Laura Rockwood • Edward Lazo • Julia Schwartz • Quentin Michel • Carlton Stoiber • Norbert Pelzer • Wolfram Tonhauser

The participants are, of course, the heart of the programme. Each year, between 55 and 60 new people bring their own experience, expertise and personality to Montpellier, making each session different from the last. Their collective energy and enthusiasm is what makes the ISNL experience so unique. Together, you have given us all big shoes to fill and without you, the ISNL reputation for excellence would not be what it is today. So, to all who have come in the past, we say thank you; and to all who may come in the future, we hope to not only meet but exceed your expectations for this programme.

Mr William D. Magwood, IV Mr Philippe Augé Director General President Nuclear Energy Agency University of Montpellier Boulogne-Billancourt, France Montpellier, France

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Avant-propos

Il est difficile de croire qu’un programme qui compte aujourd’hui plus de 1 000 auditeurs issus de plus de 100 pays différents n’était au départ, il y a près de vingt ans, qu’une simple expérience entre nos deux organisations. Le programme de deux semaines de l’École internationale de droit nucléaire de Montpellier est devenu une institution. Durant ces vingt ans, cette « université d’été » en droit nucléaire international fondée par M. Patrick Reyners (ancien Chef du Bureau des affaires juridiques de l’Agence de l’OCDE pour l’énergie nucléaire – AEN) et M. Pierre Bringuier (ancien professeur de l’université de Montpellier – UM) n’a cessé d’évoluer pour devenir le seul programme de formation continue en droit nucléaire international. L’EIDN doit ce succès international aux nombreuses personnes qui se sont investies au fil des ans. Ce qui avait dé- buté comme une collaboration professionnelle entre deux amis a perduré grâce à l’engagement de leurs successeurs à l’AEN et à l’UM. Nombre de personnes à Paris et à Montpellier ont œuvré dans l’ombre pour per- mettre un déroulement sans faille du programme. L’équipe qui organise l’EIDN chaque année ne laisse pas transparaître ses efforts, mais nous savons que sa tâche est tout sauf aisée. Nous lui sommes reconnaissants pour ce qu’elle a fait et continue de faire. L’engagement en faveur de l’EIDN s’étend bien au-delà des frontières de nos deux institutions ; il est le fait d’autres organisations nationales, régionales et internationales et d’États qui ont soutenu l’EIDN au fil des ans. Il convient ici de remercier tout spécialement l’Agence internationale de l’énergie atomique (AIEA), qui siège au sein de notre Conseil de perfectionnement, fournit régulièrement des conférenciers et offre des bourses à 15 participants par an, en moyenne ; la Commission européenne, qui nous a aidés à lancer ce programme ; et les États qui continuent de soutenir le développement professionnel de leur personnel en l’envoyant à Montpellier. Il faut également rendre hommage au dévouement des conférenciers de l’EIDN. Chaque année, ce sont en moyenne 27 experts internationaux qui offrent quelques jours et parfois quelques semaines de leur temps pour s’assurer que la prochaine génération des professionnels du nucléaire bénéficie de l’enseignement qui lui sera né- cessaire pour réussir dans un monde en constante mutation. Nous souhaitons remercier tout particulièrement les conférenciers fondateurs, qui ont joué un rôle crucial dans la réussite du programme dès ses premières années :

Les participants forment, bien sûr, le cœur du programme. Chaque année, entre 55 et 60 personnes apportent leur expérience, leur savoir-faire et leur personnalité à Montpellier, et font de chaque session un événement singu- lier. Ce sont leur énergie collective et leur enthousiasme qui font de l’EIDN une expérience unique en son genre. Ensemble, vous nous avez hissés toujours plus haut et, sans vous, la réputa- tion d’excellence de l’EIDN ne serait pas ce qu’elle est. Aussi, à tous ceux qui ont participé par le passé, nous disons merci. Et à tous ceux qui participeront à l’avenir, nous disons que nous espérons non seulement répondre à leurs attentes, mais même les dépasser.

M. William D. Magwood, IV M. Philippe Augé Directeur général Président Agence de l’OCDE pour l’énergie nucléaire Université de Montpellier Boulogne-Billancourt, France Montpellier, France

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Table of contents

History ...... 7 History of the ISNL (2000-2010) by Patrick Reyners ...... 9 History of the ISNL (2010-today) by Paul Bowden ...... 12

Management ...... 15 Nuclear Energy Agency ...... 17 University of Montpellier ...... 18 ISNL Supervisory Board ...... 19

Spirit of Montpellier ...... 21 Spirit of Montpellier by Julia Schwartz ...... 23

Academics ...... 25 Programme ...... 27 Lecturers ...... 29 University Diploma in International Nuclear Law ...... 32 Illustrating Nuclear Law ...... 33

Participants ...... 35 Alumni network ...... 39 Career impact ...... 40

Social Programme ...... 41

Community ...... 47 The ISNL Experience...... 49 Reflections on the ISNL by Carlton Stoiber ...... 50

Yearbook of Participants 2001-2018 ...... 51

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History

History of the ISNL (2000-2010)

by Patrick Reyners

The plan to set up a school for international nuclear although the problem was not of the same nature, law resulted from the coming together of many pos- this phenomenon was also experienced in connec- itive factors, some owing to circumstances and tion with the replacement of a generation of others to personal encounters. Although the Inter- lawyers specialised in nuclear law, raising the issue national School of Nuclear Law (ISNL) was officially of knowledge transfer in this recent discipline. The born in 2000, the story starts much earlier. International Nuclear Law Association (INLA) held up the flame but was at pains to attract young lawyers. This situation was exacerbated by the fact Changes in the 1990s: An opportunity for the that education in nuclear law was, even in “active” NEA nuclear countries, practically non-existent. Univer- sities were largely disinterested and nuclear The decade of the 1990s began under most unfa- institutions, both public and private, did not have vourable auspices following the Chernobyl accident. the vocation to fill the gap. Nevertheless it provided the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) and its (at the time) Legal Affairs Sec- tion with the opportunity to redeploy its activities in Intuition and encounters the nuclear law field – activities which, up until then, were principally dedicated to a programme of In spite of these hardly encouraging perspectives, I studies and of legal publications, and to its role as had the intuition that there was a need to be satis- the guardian of the Paris and Brussels Supplemen- fied, a case of the supply producing the demand tary Conventions on nuclear third party liability. principle so dear to economists. What was, at the beginning, no more than an impression had to be The dissolution of the Soviet Union, the emancipa- tested and shared, and among the colleagues to tion of its former “satellites” and the shocking whom I spoke of the idea, I refer particularly to the revelation of the precarious state of nuclear safety in members of the INLA Board of Management who, on that region led to the mobilisation of an important the occasion of the Congress in Washington, DC in programme of technical and economic assistance by 1999 encouraged me to explore this possibility. Western states. In this context, the NEA was invited, notably by the G-7, to contribute to this international Many encounters would prove to be decisive, first of effort by helping to reinforce nuclear legislation and all those with Katia Boustany and Odette Jan- to train the staff of nuclear regulatory bodies in these kowitsch-Prevor. Professor Katia Boustany, a countries. This undertaking took the form of bilateral Lebanese-Canadian with a charismatic personality co-operation, particularly with Russia and Ukraine, or who taught at the University of Québec, and who was a series of annual training seminars on the various on secondment to the IAEA, was always interested in aspects of nuclear law which benefited from the ac- legal issues relating to advanced technologies. Odette tive co-operation of the International Atomic Energy Jankowitsch-Prevor, an Austrian lawyer of European Agency (IAEA) and the European Commission. culture, a world citizen and heartfelt supporter of third world countries, was herself at the point of By the end of this series of seminars, in which dozens completing an internationally distinguished career at of future nuclear regulatory officials from Central and the IAEA in Vienna. They both showed a great deal of Eastern Europe participated, the NEA had acquired enthusiasm for this project, provided me with their substantial expertise in providing training. advice and promised to co-operate. For its part, the NEA management agreed to support A noticeable absence this doubtful initiative and allowed me to call upon the resources of the Agency. In this respect, I owe a It is worth remembering that the end of the 1990s, vote of special gratitude to my colleagues at the NEA when the idea of the ISNL was born, nuclear energy for their constant support and dedication to this pro- was still in a downturn and the trauma following ject. I would also pay tribute to Pierre Strohl, former the accident at Chernobyl had not dissipated. Head of Legal Affairs and subsequently Deputy Di- Back then, the inevitable ageing of skilled person- rector-General of the NEA, who with his usual nel at nuclear organisations raised concern about intellectual curiosity was interested in the idea of its eventual impact on the safety of installations; the School and committed himself from the beginning as part of the team.

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Why Montpellier? It had always been obvious to me that the implementation of a teaching programme in nuclear law had to be based – even if led by an international organisation such as the NEA – on the support of an academic institution in order to be fully legitimate. Various possibilities were envisaged during this short “incubation” period, both in France and abroad (notably in Budapest with a Foundation So- ros university). However, it was my encounter with Professor Pierre Bringuier from the University of Montpellier 1 that proved to be decisive. This internationalist was strongly interested in legal issues associated with hazardous activities and thus in nuclear activities. Another quality was his remarkable ability to make the wheels of the university machinery turn and finally, he had the advantage of heading Dideris (now SFC, Service de formation continue) the permanent training institute of Montpellier 1 that had experience with “summer universities”. Dideris and Professor Bringuier offered the location and the necessary logistical support for the future Patrick Reyners, ISNL 2017. school. One visit convinced me that the future students and lecturers could not but appreciate the charm of this beautiful city, and this impression has never been proved wrong. First session – first experience During 2000, a decision in principle was taken and The first session, in the summer of 2001, took place the statute of the ISNL was quickly adopted by the on boulevard Henri IV close to the university district, University of Montpellier 1. The creation of the in the Écusson, the name by which the citizens of ISNL would be accompanied by an agreement con- Montpellier call the old city. Even if participants from cluded in 2002 between the NEA and the President Eastern Europe were relatively numerous, thanks of the University of Montpellier 1 providing the notably to financial assistance from the European framework for a co-operation that has continued Commission, the 50 participants came from all smoothly ever since. around the world, giving the school a truly international character. Several members of the IAEA Office of Legal Affairs agreed to come and deliver lectures in Establishing the school their personal capacity, heralding a commitment that In a rather short period of time, the parameters of would only be enhanced during the years to come. the school were defined: a two-week intensive in- The three “nuclear agencies” were hence present and troductory programme alternating traditional collaborating right from the first year. Another stroke courses and practical sessions, covering all aspects of luck for the school was that apart from the repre- of nuclear law and taking place every year during sentatives of these international organisations, other the same time period (the last week of August and lecturers chosen from among the best experts in the first week of September). Teaching would be done in nuclear law world responded to my request positively. English by a small group of lecturers and would fo- Without naming them individually, I would like to cus particularly on international nuclear law. The pay homage to their talent, their generosity and their capacity of the school was fixed at 50 to 60 partici- loyalty to this project. pants in order to ensure better mentoring. Besides the courses, which took place during the It is worth noting that these decisions, which were intense heat of the Mediterranean summer, a tech- taken in a relative hurry and were partially dictated nical visit was organised to the nuclear research by practical considerations such as the availability centre of Marcoule, and a tradition was inaugurated of premises, duration of the course or the use of that would become a must – a visit to cultural sites English only, proved to be so right that the function- and vineyards of the region, followed by wine tasting of the school has changed very little over the ing, for many a real discovery. years. Only the programme has changed, as explained below.

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The diploma in international nuclear law The idea that an exam would be a logical extension of this training and would give it credit occurred to the founders of the school very early on in the process. However, for many students it would have been impossible to extend their stay in Montpellier to sit for an exam as they came from far away and were often under time pressure to return to their professional or academic activities. This led to the implementation of a remote, open-book, “take-home exam”, combined with the drafting of a dissertation on a subject of choice and evaluation of the quality of participation during the course. This idea was sub- mitted to the university, which agreed to create an official diploma in international nuclear law.

The diploma process was put on trial for the first Patrick Reyners, ISNL 2015. time following the summer session in 2003, and since that time an increasing number of students opt for this challenge, attesting to its validity. Conclusions on the first ten years It was in 2010 that I entrusted the school to other The adjustment to change: A necessity hands at the NEA, knowing that it had reached its initial objectives. In its first ten years, some 500 stu- Over the years, the school has enjoyed an ever in- dents passed through Montpellier, many of whom creasing success, taking advantage of “word of remain active in the nuclear sector. This was, of mouth” publicity ensured by the students themselves. course, a source of great satisfaction. The only re- This success does not, however, take away from the gret is that the school was, and still is, a victim of its need to evolve both in terms of teaching methods own success since its limited capacity to accommo- and subject matter. It was in this vein that following date participants makes it impossible to satisfy all the events of September 2001, an important place applicants. was reserved for nuclear security issues. Lectures dealing with the impact of environmental laws on In February 2010, I wrote that I was no less confi- the regulation of nuclear activities were also added. dent about the ISNL’s future success than I was at In so doing, new lecturers joined the team. Another the outset. My continued involvement with the ISNL tradition was established: namely to invite at the end since that time has only shown that this statement of every session, well-known speakers to talk about remains just as true now as it was then. interesting and topical subjects in the nuclear world.

In the meantime, the school left the old law faculty building and moved to the new university site at Richter to take advantage of enhanced facilities. On the other hand, the tightening of security measures at nuclear sites, linked to the enactment of the plan “Vigipirate”, led to the suspension of the technical visits, hopefully only temporarily. Finally, Professor Pascale Idoux replaced Professor Bringuier in his capacity of Director of the ISNL in 2009.

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History of the ISNL (2010-today)

by Paul Bowden

In his account of the International School of Nuclear tion. Some had no previous track record in nuclear Law’s (ISNL) first ten years, Patrick Reyners writes but were willing to turn their financial and com- modestly about the “intuition” he had in 2000 that mercial expertise to nuclear power generation. there was an unmet demand for the transfer of Nuclear power, since its inception, having been in knowledge to the next generation of nuclear law- most countries part of a “state-industrial complex”, yers. There was perhaps more keen foresight than was beginning to look like a global “public-private mere intuition. With the uncertainties that the nu- finance initiative”, with new roles for private sector clear sector faced in the 1990s, following the companies, particularly in emerging markets, as Chernobyl accident and during the “dash for gas” as joint venture partners with state-owned utilities a new major energy source, creating a dedicated and even as new in-country owners and operators. space for international learning of nuclear law was Capital markets, it was hoped, would replace tax also a statement of faith and of continued commit- payers’ dollars as the source of funding for new de- ment to the future of nuclear energy. velopments. The title of the keynote speech at the 2010 ISNL session, “Nuclear Law’s New Age Con- The ISNL, from its beginning, was unique in that Pat- cerns”, seemed to sum up the new mood. rick assembled a group of the world’s leading experts in the field of nuclear law – many of whom had The ISNL “curriculum” de- One of my best memories is framed the laws themselves – to lead the programme veloped progressively during Paul’s “good morning”, always in what is really a structured 2012-13 to respond to these with a smile despite the heat or assembly of “master clas- circumstances. The whole tiredness. ses”. Eighteen years on, this programme became struc- – Ms Mariana Reina (Argentina), still remains the format and tured, explicitly and ISNL class of 2012 essence of “the Montpellier thematically, around the experience”. International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) well- known “3-S’s”: Safety, Security and Safeguards (plus, It was indeed to several a fourth “S” – “Special regimes for nuclear third party hands, and not just to one, liability”). This was important messaging for lawyers that Patrick entrusted the in all areas of the nuclear sector. The pace and the ISNL after 2010. None but economics of modern infrastructure development Patrick could have done posed questions, if not challenges, for maintaining Montpellier single-handed. the absolute aims and standards of safety and securi- The programme thus ty that have been, from the outset, the precepts of passed to a team: Julia nuclear law. At the same time, the content of the Schwartz and, successively, ISNL programme was expanded, beyond the core of Stephen G. Burns and Xi- the international conventions regime, to explore in Paul Bowden, ISNL 2016. mena Vásquez-Maignan, as more detail the ways in which (informed by the Heads of the Office of Legal expanding body of IAEA principles, standards and Counsel (OLC) at the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency guidance) that regime plays out in national laws. (NEA); Professor Laurence Weil of the University of Montpellier, who succeeded Professor Pasqual Idoux The course also developed to reflect the fact that in in 2013; and myself as Programme Leader since 2011. the changing sectoral environment, nuclear lawyers, whether corporate counsel or those acting in a regu- This handover in 2010-2011 also coincided with a latory role, could no longer advise on security and perceived change in outlook for the world’s nuclear safeguards without also understanding trends in in- industry, one quite different from that in 2000. ternational trade and intellectual property law. There were renewed ambitions for the development Assisting in the implementation of Basic Safety of new nuclear generating capacity, both in coun- Standards now also called for an appreciation of tries with no existing nuclear power plants and in modern procurement and contracting practices. those countries that had appeared to be moving Without disturbing the central and “classic” core of away from nuclear energy. The face of the sector the programme, it has been adapted to explain and was changing with new entrants. Major energy sup- debate these connections, notably in a presentation, pliers, nationally-based but operating globally, were first introduced at the end of the programme in 2011, all taking advantage of electricity market liberalisa- on nuclear project development and contracting.

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It is always a challenge to The delivery of the programme has undergone reflect events and chang- changes too, as the content of the course has en- ing circumstances to larged. The 2-3-hour case study working group ensure that each session sessions that students from earlier years will re- of the ISNL is salient and member as a feature of the second week of the helpful to the participants. programme have been replaced by more plenary ses- The programme’s move- sions and interactive panel discussions. Group ment to engage with legal preparation has now become a lunchtime and even- questions arising from ing activity. The pace, like the times, is probably new nuclear development faster than it was back in 2001. But technology, which coincided with what has barely existed in 2001, helps. Presentations and re- become, in some ways, its sources are now available online before the counterpoint: the Fuku- programme starts; these are updated throughout the shima Daiichi nuclear programme and “the Compendium” (just for itself power plant accident in always a reason to join the ISNL) now runs to four 2011. The ISNL pro- volumes of hard copy and goodness knows how gramme that year was many megabytes online. This is all the result of the reoriented on short notice innovation and careful work of the NEA’s education Paul Bowden, ISNL 2016. to respond to the events at team. It is a reflection too of Fukushima, including a the oversight and personal Paul Bowden has done a master- lengthy panel session on the second day of the interest in the ISNL by the ful job building a dynamic that course to debate the potential legal implications. In NEA Director General, Mr engages students and lecturers in the following years, Fukushima has become a theme William D. Magwood, IV, exploring the various aspects of running through the programme in lectures on the who has since 2015 been nuclear law. health risks and international radiological protection giving the keynote speech at – Mr Stephen G. Burns (United standards; in an exploration of the impacts of nuclear the beginning of the pro- States), ISNL lecturer 2010-2018 accidents on the development of nuclear law; and in gramme. an examination of nuclear civil liability in practice. Unlike Patrick, I hesitate to write a conclusion in the Similarly, the programme My best memories of the ISNL expectation that the ISNL will be making the same has focused more closely on have to be Paul running vibrant contribution to nuclear legal learning in an- the legal questions around around with the microphone other eighteen years, with another Montpellier team illicit trafficking and nuclear trying to match the constant as well as another generation of students. But, per- terrorism and developed flurry of questions. haps I will offer just an interim reflection. There are new elements on the “legacy” – Ms Nivedita S (Singapore), few teaching organisations that have welcomed and issues of decommissioning ISNL class of 2016 engaged a relatively small cohort of students and radioactive waste man- (Montpellier numbers have remained at around 60) agement as well as on the safety and security of ra- but who have, year on year, come together from dioactive sources. The course has also looked in more than 30 countries with a common purpose. more detail at “the front end” of the nuclear fuel cy- There are probably even fewer that have, over time, cle with a regulatory perspective on uranium and taught several hundred specialist professionals, of fuel supply. Recognising the new geographic dynam- whom so many have gone on to be not just “the ics, the ISNL faculty has, over the past eight years, next generation in their field”, but leaders of that also expanded with special sessions on the legal and generation. regulatory regimes in India, Russia and the United

Arab Emirates. These developments in the ISNL programme have not, as mentioned, displaced the fundamental elements of the course built around the “great nuclear conventions”: the Convention on Nuclear Safety, the Joint Convention, the Convention on Physical Protec- tion, the Non-Proliferation Treaty and the nuclear civil liability conventions. In the key parts of the course, the ISNL has been fortunate over the years to benefit from the leadership of Odette Jankowitsch- Prevor, Norbert Pelzer, Carlton Stoiber and Wolfram Tonhauser to whom generations of students owe their thanks.

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Management

Nuclear Energy Agency

The OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) was established on 1 February 1958. Current NEA membership consists of 33 countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Ger- many, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Korea, Romania, Russia, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States. The European Commission and the International Atomic Energy Agency also take part in the work of the Agency.

The mission of the NEA is:

• to assist its member countries in maintaining and further developing, through international co-operation, the scientific, technological and legal bases required for a safe, environmentally sound and economical use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes;

• to provide authoritative assessments and to forge common understandings on key issues as input to government decisions on nuclear energy policy and to broader OECD analyses in areas such as energy and the sustainable development of low-carbon economies. OECD – Boulogne.

Specific areas of competence of the NEA include the safety and regulation of nuclear activities, radioactive waste management, radiological protection, nuclear science, economic and technical analyses of the nuclear fuel cycle, nuclear law and liability, and public information. The NEA Data Bank provides nuclear data and computer program services for participating countries.

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University of Montpellier

The University of Montpellier (UM) is a direct de- UM offers Bachelor Degrees in three areas: scendant of the very first university established in 12th century Montpellier that offered courses in • Law, Economics, Management medicine and law. • Science, Technology, Health • Exercise and Sports Science and Technology

In addition to these degree programmes, UM offers post-graduate education and training through the permanent training institute SFC (Service de formation continue). The SFC of the University of Montpellier is also responsible for administering the International School of Nuclear Law with the NEA.

University of Montpellier.

Today, UM is a multidisciplinary university, com- prised of nine faculties, six institutes and two schools that offer broad and diverse opportunities for teaching, learning, research and development. The over 47 000 students attending UM have the opportunity to choose from a broad range of course options that have been designed to prepare them for the challenges of the 21st century.

UM also offers Master Degrees in two areas: University of Montpellier. • Law, Economics, Management • Science, Technology, Health

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ISNL Supervisory Board

The ISNL Supervisory Board provides overall direction and strategy to the NEA and UM for the implementation of the ISNL. The Supervisory Board is composed of well-respected professionals from around the world and meets in person at least once a year to discuss past, present and future planning for the ISNL.

Current membership of the Supervisory Board

Name Organisation Country of origin

Ximena Vásquez-Maignan NEA Chile/France

Marc Beyens ENGIE Electrabel Belgium

Paul Bowden Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer United Kingdom

Walter Gehr Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs Austria

Laetitia Grammatico-Vidal ITER Organization France

Odette Jankowitsch-Prevor Former IAEA Austria

Peri Lynne Johnson IAEA United States

Jitendra Kumar Former Government of India India

Rafael Manóvil M&M Bomchil Abogados Argentina

Toyohiro Nomura Japan Energy Law Institute Japan

Christian Raetzke CONLAR-Consulting on Nuclear Law Germany

Patrick Reyners INLA Belgium

Andrey Shkarbanov Rosatom Russia

Carlton Stoiber Consultant United States

Laurence Weil SFC-UM France

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Past members of the Supervisory Board

Name Organisation at the time of membership Nationality

Blanca Andrés Ordax European Commission Belgium

Jean-Claude Artus Centre Val d’Aurelle – Paul Lamarque France

Marie-Claude Boehler EDF France

Katia Boustany University of Québec Canada

Bram Brands European Commission Belgium

Pierre Bringuier University of Montpellier 1 France

Stephen G. Burns NEA United States

Peter Cameron University of Dundee United Kingdom

Nina Commeau-Yannoussis European Commission Belgium

Dominique Delpirou EDF France

Jean Dubois Administrative Appeals Court of Marseille France

Pierre Dujols University of Montpellier 1 France

Rodney Elk Council for Nuclear Security South Africa

Dominique Ferrebeuf COGEMA France

Pascale Idoux University of Montpellier 1 France

Chantal Jarlier-Clement EDF France

David Kremen Westinghouse Electric Corp. United States

Vanda Lamm Hungarian Academy of Sciences Hungary

Ki Gab Park Korea University Korea

Norbert Pelzer University of Göttingen Germany

Jacques Percebois UFR Sciences Economiques France

Johan Rautenbach IAEA Switzerland

Julia Schwartz NEA Canada

Hisashi Tanikawa Japan Energy Law Institute Japan

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Spirit of Montpellier

by Julia Schwartz

The International School of Nuclear Law (ISNL) is, One cannot deny, how- first and foremost, a unique opportunity to augment ever, that a number of one’s knowledge of international nuclear law in a other “external” factors congenial and stimulating environment. It is a one- play a very important of-a-kind programme that covers all aspects of the part in contributing to subject, including the scientific elements that are the ISNL’s “spirit”. First, necessary for an understanding and appreciation of the ISNL is held in the the risks involved in the use of nuclear energy for beautiful city of Mont- peaceful purposes. pellier in the south of France, a treat for any- Apart from the impressive scope of the curriculum, one who appreciates the ISNL owes its enormous success to the remark- the physical beauty of able expertise of the many lecturers who come from the local area. Second, far and wide to dedicate their time, energy and es- the course is only of pecially their enthusiasm to “teaching” their two weeks’ duration, a particular specialty, whether that be radiological time period that most protection, nuclear safety, regulatory activities, students and profes- Julia Schwartz, ISNL 2016. management of radioactive waste, third party nu- sionals can manage to clear liability, environmental law, international co- fit into their busy schedules without too much operation or any of the numerous other subjects stress and, in addition, it is held during the late covered during the course. summer when an abundance of sunshine and warm The ambiance of a university environment is un- weather puts participants in a relaxed and jovial questionably an important factor. With its emphasis mood. Third, an interesting social programme is on research, questioning and debating, the ISNL organised each year to enable participants to get to becomes a real “school”, rather than just a class- know each other, to bond, as quickly as possible, as room in which students take copious notes of what well as to take advantage of the many visitor attrac- lecturers read from a podium as is often the case tions that the Montpellier region has to offer. with professional seminars. Good co-operation on Last, but by no means least, the “spirit” of the ISNL the part of the programme’s sponsors, the Nuclear emanates from the participants themselves, partici- Energy Agency and the University of Montpellier pants who are carefully selected each year from a ensures a quality educational experience. large number of applicants, participants who reflect The ISNL Programme Leader plays an essential role gender equality, age differences, a wide variety of in the interaction between lecturers and partici- nationalities and numerous professional occupa- pants, ensuring that both from a substantive and tions, ranging from doctoral students to judges, who practical point of view, all aspects of the topic in share their thirst for learning during a brief moment question are examined thoroughly and well under- in their careers, but who benefit from that moment stood. The opportunity to discuss issues with the forever. This is the “spirit” of the ISNL. Programme Leader as well as with lecturers on a one-to-one basis, both during and after each presentation, contributes to a very positive feeling of involvement on the part of participants. The ex- tensive use of case studies to delve further into a particular subject area encourages students to work together as small teams in their quest for the cor- rect solutions.

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Academics

Programme

Almost all activities in the nuclear fuel cycle are sub- Classes take place on the The strange thing about the school is ject to a complex set of national and international campus of the University that although it is really intensive and laws and regulations. The current international legal of Montpellier and gener- exhausting, you don't want to miss even framework for nuclear energy consists of a variety of ally last about eight hours a little part of it. Every day you learn new stuff from world renowned experts binding treaties, conventions, agreements and reso- each day, including lunch which is something really inspiring. lutions supplemented by numerous non-binding and coffee breaks. Regard- – Mr Rahmi Kopar (Turkey), codes, guidelines and standards. The ISNL aims to less of a participants’ age, ISNL class of 2016 provide participants with a clear and comprehensive everyone is transported understanding of the interrelated national and inter- back to their “university days” with the long days in national, binding and non-binding elements that class and homework and socialising at night. form the framework for international nuclear law. The best memory is arriving at the venue on the very first day of classes: meeting all the participants, Paul (who somehow already knew everyone and everything about everyone) and other lecturers, getting the books and looking forward to two great weeks. – Mrs Alina Gorina (Russia), ISNL class of 2015

Keynote Address by Mr William D. Magwood, IV, ISNL 2016.

To do so, the ISNL addresses all aspects of international nuclear law during its ten-day programme, covering:

• origins and overviews of nuclear law; • international radiological protection standards; • nuclear safety, regulation and licensing; Els Reynaers-Kini, ISNL 2016. • environmental law and nuclear activities;

• management of spent fuel and radioactive My best memory of the ISNL is about the waste; Traditional lectures form Q&A sessions with the ISNL lecturers who • transport of nuclear materials and fuel; the backbone of the ISNL, were very open to take questions and where specialists in each provided detailed responses and about • nuclear security: physical protection, illicit area lecture for one-to- enthusiastic group discussions for prepa- trafficking and terrorism; ration of various case studies. two hours about a partic- • non-proliferation and international safeguards – Dr Zoryana Vovchok (Ukraine), ular subject, leaving room ISNL class of 2010 for nuclear materials; for the many important • liability, compensation and insurance for nu- questions from the audience. Even if not every ques- clear damage; and tion is answered at that time, many lecturers stay at • international trade in nuclear materials and the ISNL for multiple days. This presents many op- equipment. portunities for the participants to ask questions and raise issues in more informal settings.

I have much appreciated the fact that ISNL opens your mind about all the interrelated aspects of the nuclear law, I really appreciated the lectures. They were prepared by not only your professional domain of interest. As an engi- top-class specialists, who were not only sharing their neer involved in nuclear management, I was more knowledge, but were also ready to discuss any questions. interested in the nuclear safety aspects. After the ISNL The open-mindedness and proficiency of the lecturers was training, I consider all aspects of nuclear law fascinating! definitely my favourite thing. – Mr Christophe Depaus (Belgium), ISNL class of 2012 – Ms Emilia Kopeć (Poland), ISNL class of 2016

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My best memory is the workshop Just as important as the discussions among the partici- lectures are the panel dis- pants. It was quite interesting for cussions and case studies. me to find that each nation has a Panel discussions cover different background, and we have to understand what they broad themes like nuclear think in order to solve our prob- safety and liability, com- lems. pensation and insurance – Mr Hiroyasu Ueda (Japan), and bring together numer- ISNL class of 2015 ous lecturers to answer questions and reinforce messages. Case studies are The best part of the ISNL is without designed to provide partici- a doubt the working groups that pants with an in-depth, took place in the afternoon. We practical understanding of were required to work together key conventions and issues. with a common objective, in a foreign language, with different Most case studies involve traditions and ways of working. It group work where the class was sometimes such fun! is divided into smaller Nuclear Safety and Environmental Protection Workshop, ISNL 2016. groups of 6-10 people. Each – Ms Eugénie Vial (France), ISNL class of 2003 group is composed of different nationalities, genders, To ensure that participants arrive with a strong professions and ages to fa- grounding and leave with useful resources, partici- cilitate diverse discussion. New groups are formed pants are provided with a variety of materials, like: for each case study to ensure participants work with • compendiums of international legal instru- as many different people as possible. Active partici- ments in the field of nuclear energy; pation for all group members is strongly encouraged and the group presentations often lead to lively dis- • international nuclear law glossaries in English, cussions among the whole class. French and Russian; • a list of resources in nuclear law; • an ISNL required and recommended reading My favourite parts of the ISNL were the sessions where list; case studies were presented and discussed. It was such a • historical background material. unique opportunity where opinions, ideas and viewpoints from different perspectives were shared openly and that actually provided an excellent learning experience for all the participants. A valuable element about ISNL was the access to the data bank including reading material and documents. I still ac- – Ms Eulinia M Valdezco (Philippines), ISNL class of 2007 cess them to this date. – Mr Akshay Shandilya (India), ISNL class of 2015

ISNL 2016. Environmental Protection Case Study, ISNL 2015.

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Lecturers

Lectures and case studies are delivered by re- At the ISNL, we are fortunate to engage with the leading nowned specialists in nuclear law, particularly from global nuclear legal and technical experts. This is an in- international organisations, government agencies, valuable opportunity. academic circles and the nuclear industry, including – Ms Peri Lynne Johnson (United States), ISNL lecturer 2012 the insurance sector. Since 2001, over 100 different and 2014-2017 lecturers have taught at the ISNL. Nuclear Industry One of my best memories of the ISNL is the opportunity to • Dutch Nuclear Insurance Pool meet experts from all kinds of backgrounds: governments, • international organisations and the industry, and to learn Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) about numerous aspects of international nuclear law • ENGIE Electrabel through various lenses. • International Nuclear Services Ltd (INS) – Ms Brunelle Battistella (France), ISNL class of 2017 • Nuclear Risk Insurers Ltd • Ontario Power Generation Inc. (OPG) The following list is just a brief, and by no means • ORANO (formerly AREVA) inclusive, look at the diversity of backgrounds of ISNL lecturers since 2001: • Swiss Re • VERTIC

International Organisations Universities • Nuclear Energy Agency • • International Atomic Energy Agency University of Montpellier, France • • Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive University of Liege, Belgium Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization • University of Göttingen, Germany • ITER International Fusion Energy Organization • Middlebury Institute of International Studies at • United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Monterey, United States • University College London, United Kingdom • Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Hungary Governments • Nuclear Regulatory Authority, Argentina Law Firms • Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Austria • • Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, Canada Freshfields, Bruckhaus Deringer • • European Commission CONLAR • • Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP Finland • Gowling WLG • Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commis- • MVKini sion, France • National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Environment, Italy Number of lecturers per year • State Corporation for Atomic Energy “Rosatom”, 2001 22 2010 23 Russia 2002 27 2011 25 • Swedish Nuclear Power Inspectorate, Sweden 2003 23 2012 29 • Health and Safety Executive, United Kingdom 2004 23 2013 31 • Nuclear Regulatory Commission, United States 2005 22 2014 31 2006 21 2015 35

Every lecturer was enthusiastic and inspired by the industry 2007 22 2016 33 making the students want to become a part of this profes- 2008 24 2017 35 sional community. 2009 23 2018 33 – Ms Natalia Artamonova (Russia), ISNL class of 2016 Average 27

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I would definitely recommend the ISNL to anyone who is interested in nuclear law. A number of ISNL alumni have since become experts The reason is that you'll get first-hand knowledge on any matter regarding nuclear in the field and been invited back in later years to law. If the topic is Conventions, you have someone who actually wrote the Conven- become lecturers. This truly speaks to the success of tions. If the topic is Regulators, you have the USNRC Commissioner as your lecturer. If it's about the Operator, you have the operator. The transfer of this first-hand experi- the programme. Some of these individuals are: ence is something you can't find at postgraduate level University programmes.

– Mr Rahmi Kopar (Turkey), ISNL class of 2016

• Mr William Fork, ISNL class of 2004, • Mr Andreas John Persbo, ISNL class of 2008, Lecturer 2013, 2015-2018 Lecturer 2009 • Mr Tamás Barsi, ISNL class of 2005, • Mr Wolfgang Kilb, ISNL class of 2009, Lecturer 2008-2009 Lecturer 2012-2018 • Mr Ákos Frank, ISNL class of 2007, • Mr Jacques Lavoie, ISNL class of 2009, Lecturer 2012-2018 Lecturer 2015-2018 • Mr Roland Kobia, ISNL class of 2007, • Ms Sharon Rivera, ISNL class of 2010, Lecturer 2008-2010 Lecturer 2014 • Ms Godelieve Vandeputte, ISNL class of 2008, • Ms Lisa Thiele, ISNL class of 2010, Lecturer 2014-2018 Lecturer 2012-2018 • Ms Lisa Tabassi, ISNL class of 2008, • Mr Xiaodong Yang, ISNL class of 2015, Lecturer 2012-2013 Lecturer 2018

“The 2010 session of the ISNL, in which I was an enthusiastic participant, marked an important 10- year milestone in the programme’s evolution. Since that time, I am pleased to know first-hand, that the ISNL’s evolution has continued, marked both by continuity in the calibre of the comprehensive international nuclear law programme, as well as by its responsiveness to real-world developments in the field which spark new discussion and areas to explore together as students, practitioners and professionals. I know this first-hand because since 2012, I have been pleased to take part in the ISNL each year as a lecturer. Having been a participant allows me to be able to integrate my presentation into the rest of the curriculum, and it also gives me a good appreciation of the perspective of a participant. The dynamic nature of the ISNL interactions – participants, organizers and lecturers – is reflective of the learning atmosphere at the ISNL, where we all have something to teach and much to learn, and the ISNL is indeed a new learning experience each year”. Lisa Thiele, ISNL 2016. – Ms Lisa Thiele (Canada), ISNL class of 2010, Lecturer 2012-2018

“Being a lecturer has brought me enormous joy: the interaction with the younger generation of students and their reactions during (and after) the presentations help to keep my brain active and my thinking alive. Every year, students – and other lecturers – contribute to the further improvement of knowledge transfer with their questions and suggestions. Not once did I present an identical presentation in an identical way! The students' feedback is a source of inspiration for questioning and improving: Again and again I adapted content and form, i.e. what and how to share with the next generation. Let's face it: I love the INSL. It's a yearly highlight in my calendar – and it's even better as it means going to the South of France in summer”. Wolfgang Kilb, ISNL 2015. – Mr Wolfgang Kilb (Germany), ISNL class of 2009, Lecturer 2012-2018

“I got to the ISNL in 2007 with an NEA grant. I was fascinated to meet lecturers who wrote and negotiat- ed the treaties I was researching at the time. Five years after my Montpellier adventure, having co-developed AREVA’s legal training programmes and the former European Nuclear Energy Leadership Academy, I was invited to return to ISNL as a lecturer to strengthen the private law content of the course. Every year since, I start my lectures welcoming the participants in the ‘nuclear family’ – and try to give

them an educational experience they will also never forget”. – Mr Ákos Frank (Germany), ISNL class of 2007, Lecturer 2012-2018 Ákos Frank, ISNL 2018.

“My first exposure to the distinguished field of international nuclear law came from attending the ISNL course in Montpellier in 2004. We had a remarkable class of students that year, many of whom were lawyers from Europe or serving in their legal capacity at Missions to the IAEA in Vienna. A number of students from that class have gone on to exemplary careers in the nuclear field over the past 14 years. We are indebted to our instructors, including Patrick Reyners, Carl Stoiber, Odette Jankowitsch, Norbert Pelzer, Mark Tetley, and others for their work in developing and maintaining such a wonderful school. Since attending, I have had the great opportunity to practice law as an international nuclear lawyer and provide instruction to the ever-growing network of well-trained ISNL nuclear lawyers. We are fortunate William Fork, ISNL 2018. to have this great group of friends and legal colleagues!”. – Mr William Fork (United States), ISNL class of 2004, Lecturer 2013, 2015-2018.

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Thank you to all the ISNL lecturers and in particular those who have been with us for many years:

15+ years of lecturing at the ISNL 1-4 years of lecturing at ISNL

Odette Jankowitsch-Prevor Austria Ahab Abdel-Aziz Jacques Lavoie Quentin Michel Belgium Brian Ahier Sophie Le Mao Sebastiaan Reitsma Netherlands Blanca Andres-Ordax Jean Lefèvre Patrick Reyners Belgium Jean-Claude Artus Bénédicte Lehmann Julia Schwartz Canada Luc Baekelandt Alexey Lokhov Carlton Stoiber United States Támas Barsi William D. Magwood, IV

Maurice Bensadoun Kamishan Martin 10+ years of lecturing at the ISNL Evelyne Bertel Hilaire Mansoux Jorma Aurela Finland Abdelwahad Biad Torben Melchior Sam Emmerechts Belgium Katia Boustany George Moore Walter Gehr Austria Sonya Brander Stefan Mundigl Abel González Argentina Bram Brands Kimberly Sexton Nick Edward Lazo United States Marshall Brown Fabrizio Nocera Norbert Pelzer Germany Laura Rockwood United States Khalil Bukhari Burçin Okyar Mark Tetley United Kingdom Ron Cameron Henri Paillère Wolfram Tonhauser Austria Nathalie Cornuel Andreas Persbo Jean-Leo David Claudio Pescatore 5+ years of lecturing at the ISNL Cristian de Francia Johan Rautenbach

Alec Baer Switzerland Christelle Drillat Jean-Yves Reculeau Stanley Berger Canada Daniel Einbund Thérèse Renis Marc Beyens Belgium Patrick Faurous Els Reynaers Kini André Bouquet Belgium Fiona Geoffroy Peter Riley Paul Bowden United Kingdom Pierre Goldschmidt Hans Riotte Pierre Bringuier France Laetitia Grammatico-Vidal Sharon Rivera Stephen G. Burns United States Olivido Guzmán López-Ocón Philippe Sands Geradus Dicke Netherlands Julien Husse Andrey Shkarbanov Stephen Evans United Kingdom Larry Johnson Michael Siemann William Fork United States Tom Jutte Ionut Suseanu Ákos Frank Germany Carol Kessler Lisa Tabassi Lars Högberg Sweden Stephan Klement Jean-Louis Tison Peri Lynne Johnson United States Roland Kobia Florence Touïtou-Durand Wolfgang Kilb Germany Danielle Kurpershoek Ximena Vásquez-Maignan Jacques Percebois France Christian Kunz Lourdes Vez Carmona Christian Raetzke Germany Michael Kuske Christer Viktorsson Guenther Schwarz Germany Gloria Kwong Xiaodong Yang Pierre Strohl France Vanda Lamm

Lisa Thiele Canada Godelieve Vandeputte Belgium

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University Diploma in International Nuclear Law

ISNL participants can apply for a University Diplo- Although the classes take place in English, candi- ma (Diplôme d'Université – DU) in International dates may complete the multiple choice test and Nuclear Law from the University of Montpellier. the dissertation in English or French. ISNL participants who receive financial assistance from either the IAEA or the NEA must apply for the To be considered for the University Diploma, candi- diploma. For all other participants, applying for the dates must receive: diploma is optional. There are no additional fees to • a minimum of 80 points out of 160; apply for or receive the diploma. • at least 45 points out of 90 on the dissertation.

The ISNL and the work towards obtaining the diploma al- Since first being offered in 2003, 517 participants lowed me to excel in my profession and led to greater have been awarded the University Diploma in Inter- opportunities such as becoming the General Counsel for national Nuclear Law. the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation in 2014. The ISNL greatly helped me in my current responsibilities by increasing my awareness and knowledge of the utmost 2003 30 importance for every country involved in the development of nuclear energy to ensure that nuclear safety, 2004 36 safeguards and non-proliferation measures are taken in- to consideration in the complex world that we live in. 2005 28 – Mr Jacques Lavoie (Canada), ISNL class of 2009, Lecturer 2015-2018 2006 31 2007 34 Diploma candidates must complete the following 2008 29 requirements to be considered for the University diploma: 2009 28

• active class and case study participation dur- 2010 40 ing the 10-day ISNL course in Montpellier (10 points); 2011 24 2012 43 • successful completion of a 2.5 hour multiple choice test, completed during a two-week pe- 2013 41 riod after the conclusion of the ISNL (60 points); 2014 38 • submission of a written dissertation of pub- lishable quality on a topic relevant to 2015 41 international nuclear law (90 points). 2016 36 The best dissertations may be selected for publica- 2017 38 tion in the NEA Nuclear Law Bulletin. Total 517

32 INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF NUCLEAR LAW Illustrating nuclear law

Because of the intense nature of the programme for the IAEA Handbook on Nuclear Law, Carlton has and the seriousness of the subject matter, the ISNL also been drawing and publishing cartoons for over participants have enjoyed a bit of levity each day 50 years. Carlton sketches thoughtful cartoons since the beginning of the programme thanks to the throughout each session of the ISNL, which get hard work of our “Cartoonist in Chief”, Carlton Stoi- posted day-by-day throughout the classroom, serv- ber. In addition to being an expert in international ing as a visual (and humorous) representation of nuclear law and serving as one of the lead authors everything that has been taught.

The cartoons are a fun touch that helps bring One of my best memories is of cartoons cover- humor to what can be an exhausting day ing the walls. – Ms Kimberly Gilligan (United States), – Mr Haesung Chung (Korea), ISNL class of 2016 ISNL class of 2013

The ISNL was a most successful programme, and I have fond memories of all parts! I also wish to mention especially Carlton’s cartoons - I used them to persuade my daughter, who wants to be a cartoonist instead of a lawyer, that it is possible to be both! – Mr Xiaodong Yang (United Kingdom), ISNL class of 2015, Lecturer 2018

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Participants

With over 1 000 alumni from 109 different countries, At each session, the ISNL brings together approxi- the ISNL has been the central training ground for nu- mately 60 diverse participants from Africa, the clear lawyers working in both the public and private Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Oceania, sectors, as well as scientists, engineers, policymakers, often from over 30 different countries. Generally, managers and other professionals working in the 25% of the class is made up of law and PhD students, nuclear field. This has created a strong network of 50% professionals and 25% grantees supported by alumni working in government ministries, regulatory the IAEA, which awards financial support to a lim- bodies, international and regional organisations, aca- ited number of professionals from its member demia, and the private sector. states that are eligible for financial support under the IAEA Technical Cooperation Programme. The NEA also awards grants, but to exemplary students The ISNL has a variety of participants, with various back- from its member countries qualified to participate grounds and origins. It is an ideal environment to learn from in the programme. each other, both at a professional and human level. – Mr Sylvain Fanielle (Belgium), ISNL class of 2014

The people, both participants and lecturers, made the event as spectacular Although course presentations and discussions focus as it was. As a woman in a technical on legal issues, a legal education is not required to field, I often feel like a minority. But participate in the ISNL. Applicants must, however, Women Men ISNL’s work on gender parity made the 48% 52% event what it was. Having a group of have an undergraduate university degree in a rele- smart, intelligent women to share the vant discipline. Advanced graduate-level education event with was amazing. and/or significant professional work experience are – Dr Allyn Milojevich (United States), also significant factors in the application process. ISNL class of 2016

Students Professionals IAEA Grantees The ISNL has averaged over 140 applications per 70 year for the past 5 years. This means that, unfortu- 60 nately, at least one out of every two applicants must be turned away. During the selection process, atten- 50 tion is given to a number of factors like geographical and gender diversity, academic background, years 40 of experience, profession, employer and English 30 comprehension. It is not uncommon for individuals to apply more than once and to be admitted after a 20 second (or third) application.

10 The ISNL gave me the confidence to participate with other 0 established colleagues from all over the world. There was no discrimination and everyone was treated equally.

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 – Ms Najwa Hassan (Malaysia), ISNL class of 2014

Africa Americas Asia Europe Middle East Oceania Dual 70

0 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

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Countries represented (2001-2018)

Europe

• Austria • Finland • Latvia • Russia • Belarus • Former Yugoslav • Lithuania • Serbia • Belgium Republic of Macedonia • Moldova • Slovak Republic • Bosnia and Herzegovina • France • Montenegro • Slovenia • Bulgaria • Germany • Netherlands • Spain • Croatia • Greece • Norway • Sweden • Cyprus • Hungary • Poland • Switzerland • Czech Republic • Ireland • Portugal • Ukraine • Estonia • Italy • Romania • United Kingdom

Americas

• Argentina • Bolivia • Brazil • Canada • Chile • Costa Rica Oceania • Cuba • Dominican Republic • Australia • Guatemala • New Zealand • Haiti • Honduras • Mexico • Paraguay • Peru • United States

Africa Asia

• Algeria • Mali • Armenia • Lebanon • Benin • Mauritius • Azerbaijan • Malaysia • Burkina Faso • Morocco • Bangladesh • Myanmar • Cameroon • Namibia • China (People’s Rep. of) • Pakistan • Congo • Niger • Chinese Taipei • Philippines • Democratic Rep. of • Nigeria • Georgia • Saudi Arabia the Congo • Rwanda • India • Singapore • Egypt • South Africa • Indonesia • Sri Lanka • Ethiopia • Sudan • Iran • Syrian Arab Republic • Gabon • Tanzania • Israel • Thailand • Ghana • Tunisia • Japan • Turkey • Ivory Coast • Uganda • Jordan • United Arab Emirates • Kenya • Zambia • Kazakhstan • Viet Nam • Lesotho • Zimbabwe • Korea • Yemen • Malawi • Lao (People’s Rep. of)

38 INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF NUCLEAR LAW Alumni network

One of the strengths of the In an effort to help maintain these connections, ISNL is that the community there is an ISNL Alumni LinkedIn Group and an ISNL does not end with the pro- Alumni Directory. In addition, official and unofficial gramme. The relationships regional happy hours are organised from time to that participants make dur- time to promote continued contacts. Many class ing their two weeks in years even organise unofficial yearly gatherings to Montpellier last well beyond keep their friendships strong. their time in the south of France.

The ISNL is a great programme for acquiring thorough I am more than happy to say that I met some extraordinary knowledge in nuclear law. But that is one of many thing people at the ISNL, some of them even became good that the programme does right. From my point of view, the friends that you can count on, both for professional and best part of the programme is that it creates communities personal matters. You quickly realise that the ISNL family by gathering people with similar interests and providing (also called Montpellier club sometimes!) is everywhere them with possibility not only to exchange experience, but especially when it comes to nuclear law. to establish working relationships. – Ms Emma Durand-Poudret (France), ISNL class of 2014 – Mr Marin Kuzmanov (Russia), ISNL class of 2016

We meet once a year in Europe. We exchange information I have established lasting relationships with a number of on the work we do. I wish we could meet in Africa sometime the lecturers and students that go beyond ISNL. When I soon. became a commissioner at the USNRC, I was surprised and – Mr Spencer Bugingo (Rwanda), ISNL class of 2013 pleased to run into many former participants in ISNL in a variety of locations around the world when I was travelling: in New York at the United Nations during the NPT review conference, in Japan, in Paris at the NEA and in Vienna at the IAEA, in Washington, even near a nuclear power plant site in south Texas. – Mr Stephen G. Burns (United States), ISNL Lecturer 2010-2018

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Career impact

For some participants, attendance at the ISNL is a necessary step to advance to the next stage in their careers. For others, it is a crash course at the start of their professions. Regardless of the reasons a participant has for attending, the ISNL has proven to have great impact on the course of our alumni’s careers. Since attending the ISNL, alumni have gone on to become:

• heads of legal departments in national regulators and ministries; • heads of legal departments in nuclear operating companies; • heads of legal departments in international organisations; • heads of unit at the European Commission;

• law firm partners; Graduation Ceremony, ISNL 2015.

• managers/directors in nuclear organisations.

This impact is best explained by the alumni themselves:

Attending ISNL has 100% changed the path of my career. Having attended ISNL, I have since been co-opted into the 2011 is the year when I fell in love with nuclear law and country's new nuclear programme. I'm playing an integral decided that nuclear energy will become my field of work. I part in the setting up of the institutional and regulatory actively looked for a career that would allow me to framework. Attending the ISNL has clearly set me apart embrace legal as well as technical concepts of the nuclear from my peers. ISNL was absolutely worth the while! fuel cycle. I currently work for the European Commission's Joint Research Centre, a nuclear research laboratory in the – Mr Abraham Miti (Zambia), ISNL class of 2016 field of Nuclear Safety and Security. I have everything to thank to ISNL. I recommended it to everyone at my office because it is an – Ms Alexandra Van Kalleveen (France), ISNL class of 2011 indispensable course for a lawyer working in this sector. It equips one with all the knowledge needed to make a

difference and connects one with the best nuclear lawyers The experience gained at the ISNL has impacted the quality this world ever had. of my work at the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority. It opened me to a whole new world of opportunities. – Ms Triphine Nyirarukundo (Rwanda), ISNL class of 2018

– Mr John Adamu (Nigeria), ISNL class of 2008

Attending the ISNL is a rite of passage for my peers in the organisation I work in.

– Ms Angela Woodward (New Zealand), ISNL class of 2016

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Social Programme

The city of Montpellier is as much a part of the ISNL as Because of this, many different formal and informal the participants and lecturers. So much so, in fact, that social events are organised throughout the two-week the ISNL is sometimes just known as “Montpellier”. programme, beginning with an opening social on the Sunday evening before classes begin and ending with The medieval city of Montpellier is located in the Oc- a formal graduation ceremony on the final Friday citanie region in the south of France. Founded over ten afternoon. centuries ago, the town has a strong university tradition, counting approximately 70 000 students. It hosts the oldest medical school in the Western world, founded in the 13th century. Montpellier is the 7th larg- est city in France and has the fastest growing population. There are approximately 280 000 people in the city and 21% of those are students.

Montpellier City Tour, ISNL 2017.

In between these events, participants may enjoy:

• a welcome reception hosted by the University of Montpellier; • a guided tour of Montpellier; • informal “Happy Hour” gatherings at a nearby café; • a group dinner.

Graduation Ceremony, ISNL 2018.

When I think about my ISNL experience, it is difficult to pick out a favourite memory, for they are all so dear to me. It always makes me smile to reminisce about the dinner hosted at Le Grillardin, it was the perfect amalgamation of diverse cultures from around the world as we all sat together at a table and exchanged travel anecdotes and discussed further opportunities for each other while enjoying delicious food and wine. – Ms Aishwarya Saxena (India), ISNL class of 2014

Almost equally as important as the time spent together inside the classroom is the time spent together outside the classroom. The ISNL is unique in its abil- Official group dinner, ISNL 2015. ity to bring together so many people from so many diverse backgrounds all working in a similar field. The ability to socialise in relaxed and informal set- There are many great memories of connecting with the oth- tings presents unparalleled networking opportunities, er students but one in particular was the group dinner. It in addition to the chance to share experiences, learn was great to sit and share a meal with our lecturers and about other cultures and better understand the larger peers and discuss issues and our lives. I enjoyed having interconnected world of nuclear energy. those meaningful conversations in a relaxed setting. – Ms Kaitlin Rekola (United States), ISNL class of 2017

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF NUCLEAR LAW 43 In addition, a full day excursion is organised on the I remember going to the sea after school with many partici- middle Saturday to cities and villages in the region, pants as the best memory. Hard work and relaxing times often including a wine tasting at a local vineyard. were well mixed in the ISNL. Since 2001, some of the sites visited have included: – Ms Aki Komatsu (Japan), ISNL class of 2013 • St. Guilhem le Désert • Aigues Mortes • Nîmes • Arles • Orange • Pont du Gard • Avignon • Carcassonne

The middle Sunday is generally a “free day” during which participants may explore the region, visit the beaches, or simply relax in town.

Saturday Excursion to Le Domaine Lorgeril, ISNL 2018.

There were many best memories during the ISNL course, but I think that the guided tour of Montpellier followed by dinner at "le Grillardin" is the best. –Mr Riadh Saibi (Tunisia), ISNL class of 2010

Saturday Excursion to St. Guilhem le Désert, ISNL 2011.

I still remember the visit of the arena in Nîmes. It is a place I have known through books and cinema. It was for me a dream that was realised. We had wonderful moments. – Ms Francoise Bassosson Bakoum Ep. Esoual (Cameroon), ISNL class of 2014

Saturday Excursion to Carcassonne, ISNL 2018.

My best memory is the trip to Carcassone. Having that out of class experience with colleagues and lecturers brings people together and gives them a chance to get to know one another. – Mr. Afonso Lopes de Freitas Dantas (Portugal), ISNL class of 2018

Saturday Excursion to Le Domaine du Mas Rouge, ISNL 2007.

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Two weeks is not nearly enough time to experience all that the area has to offer. In addition to the official ISNL social programme, an unofficial social programme always materialises where many of the participants and lecturers together:

• enjoy the sunshine and laid-back atmosphere at the open-air cafes, restaurants and wine bars in the picturesque squares scattered throughout the city centre; • pack a picnic dinner and head for the beach, only 11 km from city centre via a bike path or public transport; • spend a Friday evening at Les Estivales eating and drinking with local winemakers, artisans and pro- ducers on “L’Espla”, the Esplanade Charles de- Gaulle;

Montpellier city centre. • get lost in the winding pedestrian streets of the old town, admiring beautiful centuries-old buildings; • admire the art in the Fabre Museum, one of the ten best in France; • stroll in the Jardin des Plantes, built in 1593 it is the oldest botanical garden in France; • climb to the top of the majestic Arc de Triomphe, built in the 17th century in honour of Louis XIV (over 100 years older than the one in Paris); • stop by the Place de la Comédie, home of the Opera, the Three Graces statue and fountain, restaurants and cafés, and numerous street performers;

• sneak inside one of the over 80 well-hidden private mansions (hôtels particuliers);

• watch the sunset over the Saint-Clément Aque- duct at the Place Royale du Peyrou; Montpellier city centre. • search out the street art, whether bicycles seem- ing to emerge through concrete walls or beautiful paintings decorating the sides of buildings;

• hop on the train to visit nearby cities like Sète, Narbonne and Carcassonne, or even not so nearby cities like Paris, Barcelona, Cannes and Monaco.

Montpellier. Pont du Gard.

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Community

The ISNL Experience

Something about the programme bonds the partici- commitments for two weeks in a sunny and warm pants together every year. It could be the Mediterranean climate. Regardless of the reason, 50+ temperature of the classroom, a freak rainstorm the strangers form a tight-knit group during their two day before class starts, nights spent out in Montpel- weeks together. It is this that forms the backbone of lier or simply being away from routine jobs and the “spirit of Montpellier”.

Graduation Ceremony, ISNL 2015.

My best memory is how good I felt during those days in all senses. “Every year I still get to learn new things in a very friendly and The atmosphere in Montpellier was simply amazing basically due relaxed setting, while enjoying the south of France atmosphere.” to the people participating in the course and the excellent – Ximena Vásquez-Maignan (Chile/France), organization, besides the location and climate. The students and ISNL Lecturer 2015-2018 the lectures were so nice and it was very interesting talking to them and sharing knowledge and experience. I participated in the ISNL 10 years ago, but still I remember it as the – Mr David García López (Spain), ISNL class of 2015 most exciting moment in my life, where we, like one family, spent two weeks improving our knowledge of nuclear law and having My best memory of the ISNL is the camaraderie amongst all of the after school activities in the most beautiful part of Europe. participants and the lecturers. It certainly fostered an incredible – Ms Audinga Galubickiene (Lithuania), ISNL class of 2007 learning milieu and relationships/networking that lasts well beyond the ISNL 2-week programme. We have created a good network with people all over the globe, – Mr Denis Saumure (Canada), ISNL class of 2014 made new friends, learned a lot, got acquainted with experienced lectures and professionals in nuclear field. These two weeks of ISNL What fascinated me most during the training was above all the as a whole created one of the best memories in my life. It was great cultural diversity. We were students coming from almost the four experience and opportunity to talk, share our thoughts and discuss corners of the planet to gather around the topic and share our them with very experienced lectures. Still keeping amazing differences in the field. There were also teachers from different Stoiber’s cartoons and keep smiling each time when I take a look at backgrounds and countries who all came to share their knowledge. them. Happy that I was a part of ISNL where I met many interesting I also keep good memories of the location of the programme, people and so happy to meet them again during different Montpellier, and its beach. It was magical. Dinners between international meetings, events. colleagues, discussions around the operating systems of our – Ms Aysel Hasanova (Azerbaijan), various countries of origin, all of this remains unforgettable. ISNL class of 2013 – Ms Nanou Konditubi (Democratic Republic of the Congo), ISNL class of 2009

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Reflections on the ISNL

by Carlton Stoiber

Having lectured at all ISNL sessions since the found- work – not always directly in the nuclear field – but ing of the School in 2001, I feel somewhat qualified in many areas of public policy significance. The net- to provide a few insights on the significance of the working between participants and with lecturers has institution. also contributed to enhanced attention to legal issues and approaches in the nuclear field. And the friendships and personal relationships in what may properly be called “the Montpellier community” have been a great source of satisfaction for me and, I know, many others. We share more than just a cou- ple of weeks in the beautiful and historic French city of Montpellier. We share a vision that law must contribute positively to ensuring that the benefits of nuclear energy and ionising radiation are achieved in a safe, secure and environmentally sound manner. As the Montpellier community continues to grow and prosper, I look forward to maintaining contact with a group of outstanding individuals who are making a constructive difference in the world.

Nuclear Safety Panel, ISNL 2016.

What strikes me as fundamentally important is that the organisers of the ISNL have taken care to select a body of participants of broad diversity. Not only have participants been drawn from all the world’s geographic regions, but they represent a diversity of professional backgrounds and interests: law students, government officials, nuclear industry professionals, academics and others. This not only produces a rich exchange of views during the sessions, but helps ensure that the educational benefits of the ISNL are felt across the nuclear community and beyond. In my frequent travels on nuclear-related missions around the globe, I very regularly come into contact with Montpellier alumni who are doing important Carlton Stoiber, ISNL 2016.

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Yearbook of Participants 2001-2018

2001 Session

• Nazneen Ara Afsary, Bangladesh • Ayman Mohamed Soliman • Alan Aldridge, United Kingdom Marei, Egypt • Yoshio Baba, Japan • Revocatus Isesagula Masalu, • Maria Bardina, Russia Tanzania • Lenka Budinova, Czech Republic • Mariano Roman Paez, Argentina • Anna Butenko, Russia • Leena Katriina Pajo, Finland • Aurélien Coste, France • Fernando Pelayo, Spain • Milena Dimitrova, Bulgaria • Mario Ivan Pinto Cunille, Mexico • Houcem Eddine Ezzouch, Tunisia • Volha Piotukh, Belarus • Betsy Forinash, United States • Svitlana Plachkova, Ukraine • Damien Gaillard, France • Martin Pospisil, Slovak Republic • Edouard Gevorkyan, Russia • Biruté Purlienė, Lithuania • Wisnu Hadi, Indonesia • Adel Riahi, Tunisia • Suyati Hariyanto, Indonesia • Alexander Sandul, Ukraine • Krisztina Horvath, Hungary • Emmanuelle Sanz, France • Hiroshi Isono, Japan • Igor Sirc, Slovenia • Arshaluys Karmirmirukyan, • Una Sprule, Latvia Armenia • Naree Tantasathien, Thailand • Sangwon Kim, Korea • Julie Tavernier, France • Youri Kot, Ukraine • Lyudmila Trenozhnikova, • Olivier Lajoinie, France Kazakhstan • Zhaohui Li, China (People’s Rep. of) • Ionela Ramona Tudorancea, • Régis Mahieu, France Romania • Arnaldo Mezrahi, Brazil • Daiga Vilkaste, Latvia • Marilia Azevedo Pinheiro Monteiro, • David Vincent, United Kingdom Portugal • Khin Maung Win, Myanmar • Jean-Paul Montmayeul, France • David Zablocki, France • Rafal Majda, Poland • Louise Zhang, France

I made very good friends, and more than 15 years later we are still in touch and sharing information related to our work. – Mr Mario Ivan Pinto Cunille (Mexico), ISNL class of 2001

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2002 Session

• Mindaugas Abraitis, Lithuania • Thandi Mali, South Africa • Ucheoma Agbaroji, Nigeria • Claes Mårtensson, Sweden • Addel Mohamed Ahmed Ali, Egypt • José R. Martín, Spain • Gilles Arbellot du Repaire, France • Vi Nguyen, United States • Djamila Badaoui, France • Delphine Sieh Nkwi, Cameroon • Roula Baho, Syrian Arab Republic • Mwijarubi Nyaruba, Tanzania • Maegon Elizabeth Barlow, United States • Martin Oshof Ogharandukun, Nigeria • Emmanuel Bluet, France • Lada Onichtchik, Russia • Edmund Carroll, Ireland • Alison Pearsall, United States • Caroline Ciuciu, France • Mélinda Perera, France • Thibaud Costeplane, France • Georgia Quick, United Kingdom • Wolfgang Dietze, Germany • Saleh Rezaie Pishrobat, Iran • Makungu Dlomu, South Africa • Sara Rodriguez Martinez, Spain • Bah Auguste Théo Doh-Djanhoundy, • Zhong Jing Ruan, China (People’s Côte d’Ivoire Rep. of) • Ruslan Dubas, Ukraine • Maria Concepción Ruiz, Spain • Emmanuel Thierry Ela, Cameroon • Dwihardjo Rushartono, Indonesia • Marie-Dominique Furet, France • Leo Saga, Malaysia • Indra Gunawan, Indonesia • Isabelle Salamon, France • François Héquet, France • Katri Maria Silfverberg, Finland • Awatif Ibrahim, Sudan • Sheila Kaur Singh, Canada • Mihaela Ignat, Romania • Luc Sintat Mpouma, Cameroon • Andrea Irsakova, Slovak Republic • Branka Snoj, Slovenia • Mercedes Janssen Cases, Spain • Timur Supataev, Russia • Georgi Karadzhov, Bulgaria • Albert Tondu, France • Fatih Sukru Kurhan, Turkey • Sophie Uong, United Kingdom • Ryoko Kusumi, Japan • Aihong Wu, China (People’s Rep. of) • Everson Donizete Leao Dos Anjos, • Marc-Gabriel Yana, France Brazil • Zsolt Zombori, Hungary • Adrian Leyva Olvera, Mexico • Harriet Lwabi, Uganda

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2003 Session

• Zaiella Aissaoui, France • Sara Maciel, Mexico • Julien Babey, France • Agathe Manceaux Demiau, France • Tamara Burjachok, Ukraine • Arthur Neimoller, United States • Jens Bürkle, Germany • Giovanni Paleologo, Italy • Isabelle Cretenet, France • Andreas Papadimitriou, Greece • Chloée Degros, Belgium • Monika Pieger-Frey, Germany • Michelle Dizon Go, Philippines • Flore Pop, Romania • Cristina Dominguez, Argentina • Marc Poppe, Germany • Yasser Abd EL-Meguid, Egypt • Nuria Prieto Serrano, Spain • Tatiana Faizoullina, Russia • Mike Rayner, Canada • Marcus Fillbrandt, Germany • Laura Rozenberga, Latvia • Marc Folens, Belgium • Dace Satrovska, Latvia • Carlos Gonzalez Campos, Mexico • Elina Saunanen, Estonia • Petra Hansmersmann, Germany • Judith Schenkel, Germany • Tufan Hobek, Turkey • Sebastian Seidel, Germany • Kazuki Kato, Japan • Francesca Siniscalchi, Italy • Gintautas Klevinskas, Lithuania • Lutz Strack, Germany • Nagantie Kone, Republic of Mali • Angela Thornhill, United States • Hidekazu Konishi, Japan • Paul Tuinder, Netherlands • Darinka Kordelc, Slovenia • Eugénie Vial, France • Dariusz LAsocki, Poland • Jussi Vihanta, Finland • Muriel Lesage, France • Xiao Qing Wang, China (People’s Rep. of) • Maria Lorenzo Sobrado, Spain • Anthony Wetherall, United Kingdom • Xiaochun Luo, China (People’s Rep. of) • Khalil Yasso, Egypt • Jeffrey A. Miller, United States • Roland Zeyen, Luxembourg • Mohamed Nabil, Morocco

My best memory of the ISNL is the good atmosphere with all those enthusiastic and nice people. I remember every dinner and how we enjoyed our time together. – Ms Nuria Prieto Serrano (Spain), ISNL class of 2003

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2004 Session

• Jocelyn Alvarado, Philippines • Lisa Kokaji, Japan • Airi Andresson, Estonia • Marcin Kwas, Poland • Ekaterina Arjannikova, Russia • Oksana Kyshko, Ukraine • Sandra Bauser-Poirson, France • Maria Laguna Benitez Serrano, Spain • Vlad Chiripus, Romania • Ronen Lahav, Israel • Materneau Chrispin, Haiti • Alain Le Bihan, France • Ioana Daian, Romania • David A. Lewis, United Kingdom • Beverly Dale, United States • Maximilian Malirsch, Germany • Emmanuel De Foucauld, France • Simon Mayer, Austria • Diane De Galbert, France • Mabrouk Mbarek, Tunisia • Miguel Nuno De Jesus Oliveira Martins, • Marina Mishar, Malaysia Portugal • Shuji Mizuta, Japan • Diane De Pompignan, France • Bogdan-Alexandru Moisii, Romania • Emmanuelle De Pooter, France • Tim Moore, United States • Bruno Demeyere, Belgium • Ram Mohan Mulavana Parameswa- • Chiara Di Battista, Italy ran, India • Vitezslav Duda, Czech Republic • Ernest Mushava, Zimbabwe • Patricia Durand, France • Philippe Pierrard, France • Verena Ehold, Austria • Jarmila Rácová, Slovak Republic • William Fork, United States • Julien Rafaillac, France • Georges van Goethem, Belgium • Carlos Raul Romero Gomez, Paraguay • Radoslav Hanak, Czech Republic • Christel Rosec, France • Minna Hyttinen, Finland • Jean Marie Rousseau, France • Maria Iaitskaia, Russia • Manabu Sakuma, Japan • Tomas Isenstam, Sweden • Silke Schäfer, Germany • Jyrki Javanainen, Finland • Maziyar Shokrani, Iran • François Kazadi Kabuya, Democratic • Judit Silye, Hungary Rep. of Congo • Iyu Lin Teng, Malaysia • Anne Kemppainen, Finland • Eva Thelisson, France • Christian Kirchsteiger, Austria

I made friends with people from India, Japan, South America, Israel, US and various European countries. Totally amazing. – Mr Tomas Isenstam (Sweden), ISNL class of 2004

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2005 Session

• Faridz Gohim Bin Abdullah, Malaysia • Zuzana Hovadíková, Slovak Republic • Christel Adamou, France • Valentina Ionescu, Romania • Mari Andersin, Finland • Slobodan Jovanovi, Montenegro • Sophia Angelini, United States • Chang-Bum Kim, Korea • Valentina Baini, Italy • Bonginkosi Mfusi, South Africa • Tamás Barsi, Hungary • Hamrah Mohd Ali, Malaysia • Maïlis Benazet, France • Phoibe Elsie Monale, South Africa • Amélie Bergeron, France • Nathan Nhlapho, South Africa • Shaheed Bhaukaurally, Mauritius • Kazuki Nii, Japan • Peter Brazel, Ireland • Lindie Niklaas, South Africa • Hugo Briso, Chile • Chang Ho Park, Korea • Nataly Bumüller, Germany • João Rodrigues, Portugal • Welky Lineth Carcamo, Honduras • Tom Ryan, Ireland • Nelly Castilla, France • Andrea Sarmentero, Spain • Gun Hyun Chang, Korea • Pauline Sauze-Laclef, France • Fateh Chennoufi, Algeria • Yvonne Scheiwiller, Switzerland • Oumarou Chinmoun, Cameroon • Aurélie Schlick, Cameroon • Marina Ćojbašić, Republic of Serbia • Tania Schröter, Germany • Maria Corfanenco, Republic of Moldova • Jo Anna Sellen, United States • Viviane Da Silva Simões, Brazil • Daniela Simionescu, Romania • Kurt Franck, Belgium • Miguel Sousa Ferro, Portugal • Alicia García Soto, Chile • Camilla Steinhoff, Brazil • Victoria Gil, Spain • Anup Surendranath, India • Paola Giuliani, Italy • Junji Toda, Japan • Karuna Gunesh-Balaghee, Mauritius • François Touchais, France • Anna Gwiazda, Poland • Alexey Utenkov, Russia • Wu Heng, China (People’s Rep. of) • Shuji Yoneda, Japan • Melissa Holzberger, Australia • Ammar Zaabat, Algeria

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2006 Session

• Abdulhadi Attah Abdullahi, Nigeria • Rebecca Hausler, United Kingdom • Hyung Joon Ahn, Korea • Celestin Hitimana, Canada • Ivo Alehno, Latvia • Marie-France Ilunga, Democratic Rep. of • Paloma Alvarez Hidalgo, Spain Congo • Cristina Amundarain, Argentina • Marius Kambaji Lumu, Democratic Rep. • Maria-Alexandra Andrei, Romania of Congo • Mark Aronoff, AEA • Renata Karaliute, Lithuania • Eva Aspe, France • Stefanos Kardaras, Greece • Elleni Asrat, Ethiopia • Selma KuŞ, Ger m an y • Mohammed Munim Awais, Pakistan • Chunsheng Liu, China (People’s Rep. of) • Maud Baillat, France • Jérôme Monet, France • Roxana Banu, Romania • Ananda Narayanan R., India • Pierre-Guillaume Boum Bissai, Cameroon • Gregory Newman, Canada • Anne Braspennincx, Belgium • Simon Oehlmann, Germany • Borut Breznik, Slovenia • Yurdagul Onal, Turkey • Celia Calderon-Alner, France • Nicola Pippia, Italy • Jaime Casanova, Spain • Stephanie Crescenda Ramushu, South • Maureen Chagnon, France Africa • Isabelle Cottin, France • Laura Razgute-Povilaviciene, Lithuania • Dominique Dalmas, France • Christhian Rengifo Valdez, Peru • Vakhtang Darchiashvili, Georgia • Anri Analdi Ridwan, Indonesia • Emmanouil Dardoufas, Greece • Gregor von Rintelen, Germany • Pascal Daures, Italy • Velija Sabljic, Bosnia & Herzegovina • Tammy De Wright, Australia • Asif Salahuddin, Pakistan • Delphine Dehasse, Belgium • Andrius Simkus, Lithuania • Elisaveta Derenkovskaya, Russia • Slavica Skracic, Croatia • Maryam Dilmaghani, Canada • Surachmat, Indonesia • Vincenzo Ferrazzano, Italy • Kirill Tibenko, Russia • Stefano Galvan, Italy • Engelbrecht von Tiesenhausen, United States • John Haffner, Canada • Alexander Vlasov, Russia • Rebecca Harvey, United Kingdom • Xiaofeng Xu, China (People’s Rep. of)

I am very pleased to still be in touch with some of the people I met during the course, which will probably become lifelong relationships. – Mr Jaime Casanova (Spain), ISNL class of 2006

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2007 Session

• Lillian Andama, Uganda • Willem Janssens, Belgium • Amira Arifovic-Harms, Bosnia & Herzegovina • Bram-Paul Jobse, Netherlands • Noor Fitriah Bakri, Malaysia • Roland Kobia, Azerbaijan • Françoise Berthou, France • Kristel Koiv, Estonia • Satyajit Boolell, Mauritius • Laura Kristan i Dešman, Slovenia • Willen Nicolas Bos, Netherlands • Jeremy Loeliger, Australia č č • David Neil Burden, Australia • Maria Lopez Casanova, Argentina • Florian Cahn, Germany • Greet Maenhout, Italy • Baozhi Cheng, China (People’s Rep. of) • Yash Thomas Mannully, India • Mihaela Daniela Chiripus, Romania • Elena Marinova, Austria • Damla Cihan, Turkey • Santiago Rafael Martinez Iglesias, Spain • Iuliana Cormos, Romania • Riccardo Melandri, Italy • Elisa Dalle Molle, Italy • Oskar Franco Melliger, Switzerland • Veerle Dedobbeleer, Belgium • Masahide Mori, Japan • Marie Sabrina Dhoorah, France • Valentin Musaba Malukata, Democratic • Julia Helena Dnistrianski, Australia Rep. of Congo • Anais Eiden, France • Nivashnee Naraindath, South Africa • Bernhard Feichtner, Germany • Jeremiah Ndombi, Kenya • Ákos Frank, Germany • Philip O’Keefe, United Kingdom • Marco Franza, Italy • David Omom, Kenya • Audinga Galubickiene, Lithuania • Jean-Paul Palma, France • Mónika Ganczer, Hungary • Miodrag Pan eski, Republic of Serbia • Biljana Georgievska, Former Yugoslav Rep. of • Tzvetelina Panovska, Bulgaria Macedonia • Iveta Stehlikovač , Slovak Republic • Assaf Grauer Rodoy, Spain • Bashir Sufyan, Nigeria • Maryse Guidoni-Beriel, France • Natapat Tawanyapote, Thailand • Jakub Handrlica, Slovak Republic • Vincent Thomas, France • Kuniharu Hashida, Japan • Adorine Toumoun, France • Robert Havel, Sweden • Eulinia M. Valdezco, Philippines • Fabrizio Iaccarino, Italy • Christopher White, United Kingdom • Gábor Kecskés, Hungary • Mark Zitzmann, Germany

I shared wonderful moments with some of the colleagues; still today we have a friendship relation and one of them is one of my best friends today. – Mr Marco Franza (Italy), ISNL class of 2007

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2008 Session

• John D. Adamu, Nigeria • Eriola Mosko, Albania • Margaret Ahiadeke, Ghana • João Márcio Nascimento, Brazil • Rachel Alemu, Uganda • Youssef Nasr, Lebanon • Shonagh Anderson, United Kingdom • Monika Nauduzaite, Lithuania • Zafer Ate, Turkey • Francesca Nicoli, Italy • Mathieu Aury, France • Jean-Philippe Papin, France • Albena Belyanova, Bulgaria • Zsolt Pataki, Romania • Stefano Betti, Italy • John Andreas Persbo, Sweden • Aurore Bosio, France • Federica Porcellana, Italy • Hélène Cadet, France • Rupert Postberg, Germany • Stéphane Celestin, Belgium • Raluca Raduta, Romania • Mohamed Kamel Emad Eldin, Egypt • Agnija Rasa, Latvia • Yanti Fristikawati, Indonesia • Philipp Rodenberg, Germany • Issaka Garba Abdou, Niger • Sara Rodriguez Vieitez, Spain • Adriana Maria Gasparini, Brazil • Juraj Rovny, Slovak Republic • Karim Hammoud, Finland • Sidonie Royer, France • Louise Hansen, Sweden • Junli Shu, China (People’s Rep. of) • Romeo Romain Hounkponou, Benin • Caroline Cornelia Stolte, Germany • John Kinney, United Kingdom • Lisa Tabassi, United States • Michal Koc, Poland • Jenni Rea Johanna Takala, Finland • Konstantin Kosorukov, Russia • Godelieve Vandeputte, Belgium • Blanche Kouassi, Côte d’Ivoire • Alexis Vasmant, France • Rasa Krazauskiene, Lithuania • Yu Yang, China (People’s Rep. of) • Yulia Lebedeva, Russia • Jia Yu, China (People’s Rep. of) • Irène Leger, France • Velislava Zhivkova, Bulgaria • Dorcus Makosha Lekganyane, South Africa • Benjamin Maquestieau, Belgium • Maria Isabel Leon Anes, Brazil • Adamantia Metaxaki, Greece • Grant Lopatriello, Canada • Eliwako Mjemah, Tanzania • Nicolas Machiavelo, Mexico

The ISNL provides a unique opportunity to mingle and exchange ideas with fellow students coming from the four corners of the world each carrying different academic and professional backgrounds. – Mr Karim Hammoud (Finland), ISNL class of 2008

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2009 Session

• Anthony Tochi Adisianya, Nigeria • Tomas Liukaitis, Lithuania • Francesca Andrian, Italy • Nannan Lu, China (People’s Rep. of) • Mariana Cristina Arias, Argentina • Brenda MacKenzie, Canada • Bashillah Baharuddin, Malaysia • Ryuichiro Matsumura, Japan • Véronique Berthou, France • Mehrunnissa Mehdi, CTBTO • Aurélie Nadia Bilie, Gabon • Maria Manuel Meruje, Portugal • Louis-Victor Bril, France • Rachel Lutalo Nsiyona, Uganda • Jalloul Chelbi, Tunisia • Chigoziri Oge Nwakanma, Nigeria • Amelia Paula Chirte, Romania • Benjamin Okra, France • Marie Cletienne, France • Hakan Oygur, Turkey • Géraldine Curzi, France • Pierre Perdiguier, France • Venuesiana Dewi, Indonesia • Christian Plaschy, Switzerland • Hui Duan, China (People’s Rep. of) • Jean-Baptiste Sanson, France • Oksana Elkhamri, United States • Andreas Schefer, Switzerland • Micaela Soledad Figueredo, Argentina • Willliam Bill Schnurr, Canada • Michael Fink, United States • Yvonne Rita Schreiber, Germany • Wessam HIndy, Egypt • Gary Sette, France • Outi Annika Sofia Hyvärinen, Finland • Tadasuke Shimizu, Japan • Florence Iversenc, France • Karol Pawel Sieczak, Poland • Wolfgang Christof Kilb, Germany • Maja Stanivukovi, Republic of Serbia • Isabell Christin Koch, Germany • Fanny Cossette Tonos Paniagua, • Hanne Kofstadmoen, Norway Dominican Republic • Nanou Kondi Tubi, Democratic Rep. of the • Günseli Ya ti, Turkey Congo • Kibru Yilma, Ethiopia ş • Paligwendé Roger Konombo, Burkina Faso • Esmail Zabiba, Yemen • Laurent Kueny, France • Gloria Alejandra Zarate Pérez, Chile • Jacques Lavoie, Canada • Karl Philipp Zimmermann, Germany • Pascal Le Normand, France • Jason Zorn, United States • Olga Liavas, Australia

I have close friendships that I developed at ISNL that I still maintain today. – Mr Jason Zorn (United States), ISNL class of 2009

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2010 Session

• Ugné Adomaitytè, Lithuania • Daniela Nießen, Germany • Aseel Al Fadala, Kuwait • Kayo Noguchi, Japan • Olivier Allain, France • Tomasz Robert Nowacki, Poland • Mark Allen, United Kingdom • Marie-Louise Olvstam, Sweden • Natavan Amirova, Azerbaijan • Sylvain Paile, France • Josefina Antelo, Argentina • Sanjin Pandži , Bosnia & Herzegovina • Keikura Bangura, Sierra Leone • Moupo Faith Raboshakga, South Africa • Vanja Bogolin, Slovenia ć • Mesfin Regassa, Ethiopia • Maxim Bragin, Russia • Sharon Rivera, Philippines • Christian-Jürgen Bühring, Germany • Ine Declerck, Belgium • Agatha Ruffe, France • Sonia Drobysz, France • Erika Sabová, Sierra Leone • Eglantine Dufayard, France • Riadh Saibi, Tunisia • Pierre Fettu, France • Hozumi Mimi Sakamoto, Austria • Samuel Flamery, France • Jamil Salau, Nigeria • Marie-Christine Forment, France • Anthony Shadrack, Kenya • Jean Galy, France • Charlotte Spencer-Smith, United • Paulina Malwina Gizowska, Poland Kingdom • Miguel González Marcos, Panama • Branislav Strycek, Slovak Republic • Simon Hannaford, Australia • Lisa Thiele, Canada • Nicolas Hauw, France • Anthony Mark Thomas, United King- • Raphael James Heffron, Ireland dom • Florence Virginia Knauf, United States • Diana Tóth, Hungary • Marko Kravos, Slovenia • Zoltán Turbék, Hungary • Martin Luthander, Sweden • Zoryana Vovchok, Ukraine • Kenya Maeda, Japan • Hong Wei, China (People’s Rep. of) • Samuel Obeng Manteaw, Ghana • Ali Younes, Lebanon • Vongai Mavurayi, Zimbabwe • Yi Zhang, China (People’s Rep. of) • Robert Joachim Muner, Austria • Jon-Marvin Ngirutang, Republic of Palau

I still keep in touch with several participants. We often fondly remember both lectures and the extracur- ricular activities and we even had a few reunions of our small group. I've made friends for life (not only a few more Facebook friends). Go class of 2010! – Ms Ugné Adomaitytè (Lithuania), ISNL class of 2010

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2011 Session

• Shaima Abu Baker, Jordan • Laila Muhamad Bostamam, Malaysia • Funmilayo Aina, Nigeria • Teresa Negrini, Germany • Midiana Ariethia, Indonesia • Ronaldo Orlandi Da Silva, Brazil • Elif Atalay, Turkey • Julie Parlange, France • Andrea Bernaldez, Argentina • Maria-Victoria Piedrafita-Carnicer, Spain • Mikhail Botvinov, Russia • Jessica Poblano Ramírez, Mexico • Mantas Burokas, Lithuania • Rasa Ptašekait , Lithuania • Jérôme Davant, France • Maria Ramstedt, Sweden • David Davies, South Africa • Marc Roothooftė, Belgium • Elena Detinkina, Russia • Hervé Samzun, France • Joseph Doleschal Ridnel, Australia • Liisa Selvenius-Hurme, Finland • Yanming Fan, China (People’s Rep. of) • Scott Spence, New Zealand • Shawn Friele, Canada • Christophe Sergeant, France • Robin Garnett, Canada • Gabriela Špacková, Slovakia • Koji Goto, Japan • Alexander Spitsin, Russia • Caterina Gozzi, Italy • Anna Södersten, Sweden • Maria Heitz, Argentina • Abdel-Fattah Soliman, Egypt • Mary Kachale, Malawi • Hilaire Soulama, Burkina Faso • Benjamin Katzenberg, United States • Mariya Tsocheva, Bulgaria • Arthur Omondi Koteng, Kenya • Anna Tyler, France • Ken Kuroyanagi, Japan • Serina Vandegrift, United States • Kaan Kuzeyli, Turkey • Alexandra Van Kalleveen, France • Jacek Liegmann, Germany • Hélène Vacelet, France • Patrick Lynch, United States • Jia Wang, China (People’s Rep. of) • Étienne Mapel Ma Mapel, Cameroon • Maciej Wójcik, Poland • Samir Mechken, Tunisia • Abbas Zulqurnain, Pakistan • Natascia Montanari, Italy

The relationships I made were so strong that I still contact colleagues from my ISNL class and we have even gone far ahead to even attend other trainings and conference together. It created a room for us to share information. – Ms Funmilaya Aina (Nigeria), ISNL class of 2011

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2012 Session

• Olatunde Ajao, Nigeria • Martin Macášek, Slovak Republic • Jonas Amneus, Sweden • Eyad Mahadeen, Jordan • Piotr Andrzejewski, Poland • Jean Mbida, Cameroon • Muhammad Oves Anwar, Pakistan • Takeo Mizutani, Japan • Jolanta Apolevic, Lithuania • Lukasz Mlynarkiewicz, Poland • Ochilo Ayacko, Kenya • Vyacheslav Mukhin, Russia • Ghada Ayoub, Lebanon • Philip Mutai, Kenya • Diana Ballestas De Dietrich, United States • Vania Maria Nogueira Cabral • Anne-Yolande Bilala, France Dos Santos, Brazil • Anil Bekir Bolme, Turkey • Emmanuel Nzeh Ikechukwu, Nigeria • Stefani Buster, United States • Eddie Omondi, Kenya • Christophe Depaus, Belgium • Manuel Pantelias Garces, Greece • Ondine Diakhate, France • Ewa Pawlowska, Poland • Ahmed Taher El Fadly, Egypt • Sarah Poe, United States • Rocío Escauriaza Leal, Spain • Jan Prášil, Czech Republic • Zoe Gastelum, United States • Alain Quéré, Switzerland • Mohit Kumar Gupta, India • Kristina Ramoniene, Lithuania • Laure Haffner, France • Mariana Reina, Argentina • Pierrick Jaunet, France • Julian Rotter, Poland • Seoyeong Jeong, Korea • Andrey Shkarbanov, Russia • Karanja Kabage, Kenya • Thomas Sobrier, France • Michael Kabai, South Africa • Sharon Soliban, Austria • Evangelos Kaldellis, Greece • Alejandro Mart Sueldo, United States • Karim Kamel, Egypt • Maryna Tsukanova, Belgium • Delphine Keppens, Belgium • Andreas Woitecki, Germany • Atsutake Kitagawa, Japan • Ruth Weber, Germany • Thi Huong La, Viet Nam • Zainab Zakari, Nigeria • Matt Lady, United States

I made quite a few relationships that seem to be for life. We meet regularly on different occasions. – Mr Łukasz Młynarkiewicz (Poland), ISNL class of 2012

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2013 Session

• Sultan Al Haj, United Arab Emirates • Wesley Kovarik, Canada • Noora Mohamed Al Murry, United Arab • Thorsten Leubert, Germany Emirates • Sebastian Kuhn, Germany • Fortuné Ahoulouma, France • Jacek Latka, Poland • Fatih Berger Avsar, Turkey • Rebecca Lewis, Australia • Sergey Aleshchenkov, Russia • Grelia Walkyria Lopez Alvarez, Cuba • Kenjiro Aono, Japan • Sorina-Maria Neda, Romania • Sergey Babich, Russia • Nari Nersisyan, Armenia • Sabbiti Baguma, Uganda • Thi Van Anh Nguyen, Vietnam • Yaesmin Balci, Netherlands • Lesther Antonio Ortega Lemus, Guatemala • Barbara Bartos-Till, Hungary • Ximena Lourdes Orellana Bellido, Bolivia • Spencer Bugingo, Rwanda • Ramasukudu Gabriel Pitsoane, South Africa • Pauline Carrié, France • Mikhail Rassokhin, Russia • Leigh Cash, United States • Luca Ricci, Italy • Laure Chapotet, France • Isabelle Robin, France • Ekaterina Chirkova, Russia • Johanna Rutberg, Sweden • Hassan Elbahtim, Egypt • Vaibhav Saxena, India • Alberto Fernandez Fernandez, Belgium • Norshafiza Shamsuddin, Malaysia • Herkus Gabartas, Lithuania • Saurabh Sharma, India • Kimberly Gilligan, United States • Aki Shinichi, Japan • Aysel Hasanova, Azerbaijan • Hideki Shiratsuchi, Japan • Manuela Hitiuan, Romania • Andrey Shlyakhtov, Russia • Shabbir Hussain, Pakistan • Cristina Siserman, Romania • Vsevolod Igin, Russia • Beata Spara y ska, Poland • Laura Jaeger, France • Konstantin Stalmakhov, Russia • Elaine Kanasewich, Canada • John Cochraneż ň Stewart, United Kingdom • John Kickhofel, United States • Miyuki Tsuchiya, France • Hyuk Kim, Korea • Hye-Shun Yoon, Korea • Aki Komatsu, Japan • Dominik Zimmermann, Germany

I'm still meeting and contacting many of the participants, even after four years! – Ms Laure Chapotet (France), ISNL class of 2013

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2014 Session

• Rashed Al Falahi, United Arab Emirates • Mathapelo Germina Kanono, Lesotho • Majid Al Fawaz, Saudi Arabia • Agnes Katona, Hungary • Edoardo Agamennone, Italy • Kolos Katona, Hungary • Fahad Alowain, Saudi Arabia • Catherine Kianji, Kenya • Adamou Amadou, Niger • Rita Kincses, Hungary • Françoise Bassosson Bakoume Epse Esoual, • Kirill Kozhevnikov, Russia Cameroon • Shaun Kraut, South Africa • Balazs Barsony, Hungary • Jeongmin Lee, Korea • Patricia Biachi, Nigeria • Agnieszka Mołdawska, Poland • Betty Bonnardel-Azzarell, France • Luiz Morena Antunes Filho, Brazil • Pierre Bourdier, France • Zainab A.B. Muhammad, Nigeria • Fernando Carvalho Pereira, Brazil • Brenda Kudzai Ndinde, Zimbabwe • Zhixiang Chen, China (People’s Rep. of) • Ryusuke Ogata, Japan • Grecia Cosio Flores, United States • Jan Prachar, Czech Republic • Joris Creemers, Belgium • Martin Reynolds, Australia • Antigone Constantinou, Cyprus • Maria Romanova, Russia • Emma Durand-Poudret, France • Denis Saumure, Canada • Romain Duronio, France • Aishwarya Saxena • Mariam Essawy, Egypt • Olga Semakula, Uganda • Sylvain Fanielle, Belgium • Maciej M. Sokolowski, Poland • Kim Fyhr, Finland • Can Solakoglu, Turkey • Frédéric Gatte, France • Milijana Steljic, Serbia • Rudolfo Gilmartin Pérez, Spain • Janeta Steti, Poland • Najwa Hassan, Malaysia • Ariane Thürler, Switzerland • Keizo Horie, Japan • Alexey Tokminov, Russia • Anne Huguet, France • Natalia Tucci Branco, Argentina • Kyle Johnson, United States • Peter Tzeng, United States • Astrid Kalbrenner, Germany • Jessica White-Horton, United States • George Kanapukhin, Russia • Burcu Zobu, Turkey

I met very experienced and pleasant people, and I have developed long lasting relationships with them. – Ms Betty Bonnardel Azzarelli (France), ISNL class of 2014

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2015 Session

• Iftekhar Ahmed, Pakistan • Jinyoung Lee, Korea • Courtney Ames, Australia • Gaspard Liyoko Mboyo, Congo • Katherine Bachner, United States • Adrian Malacz, Poland • Sarah Ball, New Zealand • Vusi Malebana, South Africa • Laura Marilena Constantin, Romania • Olessia Manner, Finland • Sheng Ding, China (People’s Rep. of) • Moses Muinde, Kenya • Lise Drouet, France • Sadiat Adefunke Okunubi, Nigeria • Alina Egorova, Russia • Karoly Tamas Olajos, Hungary • Marianne Fisher, United States • Ebenezer Appiah Opare, Ghana • Bastien Fontugne, France • Ji í Ortman, Czech Republic • David García López, Spain • Kristina Paleviciene, Lithuania • Mauro Ghiggeri, Argentina • Fangdiř Pan, China (People’s Rep. of) • Marianna Grigorieva-Philippot, • Peter Pavlovi, Slovakia France/Ukraine • Claire Portier, France • Dmitry Grigoryev, Russia • Ana Sánchez Cobaleda, Spain • Wessel Heijnick, Netherlands • Mark Sanders, United States/Germany • Thomas Helling-Junghans, Germany • Akshay Shandilya, India • Maximilian Hoell, Germany • Desislava Spassova, Bulgaria • Shin Horiguchi, Japan • Yvette Staal, Netherlands • Chungman Hwang, Korea • Jeremy Suttenberg, United States • Arda Inal, Turkey • Hande Tug Erdirik, Turkey • Lachlan Innes, Australia • Hiroyasu Ueda, Japan • Young June Kim, Korea • Agnès Vallee-Jego, France • Allen Antony Kitutu, Tanzania • Suzanne Vatov, France • Eduard Klobou ek, Czech Republic • Charles Von Denkowski, United • Shant Krikorian, United States/Armenia States/Germany • Annaleena Kumlin,č Finland • Xiaodong Yang, United Kingdom • Nadezda Kurova-Chernavina, Russia • Alexey Zabotkin, Russia • Stephen Lavington, United Kingdom • Patricia Ziehl, Germany • Artem Lazarev, Russia

I am happy to say that in those two weeks I met people who I genuinely call friends almost two years af- terwards. And I feel like it will be like this in the years to come. – Ms Ana Sanchez Cobaleda (Spain), ISNL class of 2015

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2016 Session

• Michelle Albert, United States • Yuri Nechitaylov, Russia • Omar Aljazy, Jordan • László Palla, Hungary • Natalia Artamonova, Russia • Douglas Pivnichny, United States • Marine Bertein, France • Lívia Puch, Hungary • Peter Bollardt, Slovakia • Dan Ran, China • Denise Cheong, Singapore • Nathalie Rébé, France • Haesung Chung, Korea • Vaida Rukaite-Drazdove, Lithuania • Lisa Clark, United States • Nivedita S, Singapore • Ana Maria Cucea, Romania • Daniela Santopolo, Italy • Sofía Díaz De Aguilar Puiggarí, Spain • Camille Scotto De César, France/Canada • Amel El Mejri, Tunisia • Ramandeep Singh Sidhu, India • Irina Galaktionova, Russia • Rishika Singh, India • Roswitha Gomachas, Namibia • Anna Madeleyne Suárez Pérez, Cuba • Seitaro Hanami, Japan • Nail Thabet, Yemen • Bianka Kalcheva, Bulgaria • Yohei Takiguchi, Japan • Aleksei Khlebunov, Russia • Satomi Tamura, Japan • Boris Kolesnik, Russia • Monique Taylor, Australia • Rahmi Kopar, Turkey • Oanh Tran, Vietnam • Emilia Kope , Poland • Yasushi Tsukamoto, Japan • Sandra Kovacheva, Bulgaria • George-Codrut Tudor, Romania • Marin Kuzmanovć , Bulgaria • Johannes Van Der Wouden, Netherlands • Alejandro Lemos, Argentina • Jasmine Van Schouwen, Canada • Yundi Luo, China (People’s Rep. of) • Karen Verwimp, Belgium • Cécile Mangwi Wandjie, Cameroon • Zheng Wang, China (People’s Rep. of) • Pedro Martos Otero, Spain • Caj Weckström, Finland • Suzanne Catherine Mbolo Etame Epse • Tomasz Juliusz Winnicki, Poland Edjangue, Cameroon • Angela Woodward, New Zealand/United • Allyn Milojevich, United States Kingdom • Abraham Miti, Zambia • Mirae Yun, Korea • Tedd Moya Mose, Kenya

I was able to make good friends with which I communicate on a pretty regular basis. I truly feel that I can reach out to anyone from the program when I have a question or need help with anything. Every- one was so kind. – Ms Jasmine Van Schouwen (Canada), ISNL class of 2016

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2017 Session

• Benigno Aquino, Philippines • Katsuya Kuribayashi, Japan • Mariam Al Khoori, United Arab Emirates • Eun Jin Lim, Korea • Obaid Almutawa, United Arab Emirates • Jihan Lim, Korea • Mohammed Alnaeem, Sudan • Ana Rita Lopes Ramos Wahl, Portugal • Cristina Bacaintan, Romania • Foivos Marias, Greece • Misozi Miriam Banda Kapeya, Zambia • Anna Mazur, Canada • Leonardo Bandarra, Brazil • Luz Melon, Argentina • Brunelle Battistella, France • Katja Mravlak, Slovenia • Gaëlle Bernard, France • Milena Novakova, Bulgaria • Maja Boskovic, Montenegro/Croatia • Olaide Oyenike Oyedokun, Nigeria • Marta Brazhnik, Russia • Ignacio Payarola, Argentina • Nelson Gustavo Cantero Ramos Giménez, • Andrey Poptsov, Russia Paraguay • Rodica Procop, Romania • Patrícia Costa Anache, Brazil • Kaitlin Rekola, United States • Guido Costantini, Italy • Muhammad Wasif Riaz, Pakistan • Maria Noelia Dusau, Argentina • Nisachon Rojsattarat, Thailand • Mohammad Farran, Saudi Arabia • Denis Romanchenko, Russia • Orsolya Réka Fazekas, Hungary • Tristano Sainati, Italy • Natalya Firsova, Russia • Sonja Salo, Finland • Carey Fleming, United States • James Shepherd, Australia • Raquel Gamboa Nelson, Costa Rica • Boster Dearson Siwila, Zambia • Francisco Javier García Ruiz, Spain • Yann Marius Soma, Burkina Faso • Alessandra Gaytan Calvo, Mexico • Jolanta Švedkauskait , Lithuania • Arthur Hekker, Netherlands • Mehmet Tas, Turkey • Monica Hornof, Canada • Takeshi Tomoto, Japanė • Suze Jasperse, Netherlands • Elizabeth Tovar Luján, Mexico • Priyanka Jawale, India • Michalakis Tzortzis, Cyprus • Lakshitha Jayawardhana, Sri Lanka • Sorena Vakilian, Canada • Seok Won Jerng, Korea • Minna Välimäki, Finland • Anna Kamynina, Russia • Johannes Van Vuren, Netherlands • Grace Kim, United States • Ye Jiang, China (People’s Rep. of) • Jina Kim, United States • Tereza Žilková, Czech Republic • Karel Künzel, Czech Republic

Along with knowledge I found lifelong friends at ISNL. – Ms Priyanka Jawale (India), ISNL class of 2017

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2018 Session

• Gabriela Maria Acosta, Argentina • Danny Javier López Soliz, Bolivia • Akua Adoma Addae, Ghana • Irina Marinich, Russia • Sumaya Alakberi, United Arab Emirates • Ma Adela Matas Egido, Spain • Agustina MarÍa Alvarez Vicente, Argentina • Phonenipha Mathouchanh, Lao, People’s • Cornelia Banerji, Austria Democratic Republic • Imen Bentouhami ép. Cherbal, Algeria • Vaidas Matuzas, Lithuania • Stephen Mark Brion, United Kingdom • Mariel Lourdes Merino Aguilar, Bolivia • Jessica Bufford, United States • Eric Michel, United States • Alexander Bulavinov, Russia • Michael Jonathan Moffatt, Canada/United • Murat Cengizlier, Turkey States • Lorraine Chiwenga, Zimbabwe • Bridgette Motshidisi Mokoetle, • Emily Dandy, Canada South Africa • Amaya De Bruycker, Belgium • Anna Novoselova, Russia • Anne Ninon Sorel Ekoto Essono, Cameroon • Triphine Nyirarukundo, Rwanda • Hassan El-Qarra, United Kingdom • Biriska Odeh-Osibo, Nigeria • Fathi Elsisi, Egypt • Bernard Odron, Philippines • Jamie Fairchild, Canada • Muhammad Bilal Paracha, Pakistan • Jean-Élie Fontaine, France • June kyung Park, Korea • Teruyo Funada, Japan • Mateusz Pietruszewski, Poland • Sandra Geupel, Germany • Rama Thyagaraju Ponangi, India • Mario Gomez Fernandez, Guatemala • Rosario Maria Rende Granata, Italy • Ina Grigalashvili, Georgia • Oscar Eugenio Reyes Orta, Mexico • Eszter Hartmann, Hungary • Vincent Roué, France • Diletta Colette Invernizzi, Italy • Samir Hesham Kamal Safar-Aly, United • Byungho Jung, Korea Kingdom/Egypt • Paul Kaiser, Germany • Zsolt Sárdi, Hungary • Rehema Katuga, Tanzania • Natalia Semenkova, Russia • Mesut Kaya, Turkey • Kohei Seto, Japan • Sue Kim, Korea • Martin Ševeček, Czech Republic • Andrey Korolenko, Russia • R ta Stanevičien , Lithuania • Stéphanie Lavergne, France • Kazumasa Takahashi, Japan ū ė • Jussi Leväsalmi, Finland • Tonje Elisabeth Terjesen, Norway • Afonso Lopes De Freitas Carvalho Dantas, Portugal

It was such a dynamic group and I enjoyed meeting everyone. Everyone was so friendly. – Ms Lorraine Chiwenga (Zimbabwe), ISNL class of 2018

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