Report on the organization of BSc, MSc and PhD competitions and summer schools

In a rapidly evolving scientific and technological landscape, the future of the nuclear sector in Europe depends on attracting, developing and retaining the next generation of nuclear workforce, as we have already demonstrated within the framework of the ENEN plus project. Within this context, the ENEN2plus project plays a pivotal role in reinforcing the visibility and appeal of nuclear education, research, and applications across all educational levels. One of the key strategic tools employed to achieve this aim is the establishment of a diverse portfolio of nuclear competitions and summer schools that recognize excellence, creativity, and engagement in the field, and that can open the door to nuclear science for secondary school pupils, undergraduate and postgraduate students (BSc, MSc and PhD), postdoctoral researchers, and early-career professionals.This report, Deliverable D3.3, provides an overview of these nuclear competitions and summer schools under the ENEN2plus framework. It showcases a series of impactful nuclear events targeting a wide audience, and through these activities, we aim to bring nuclear science and its peaceful applications closer to the public in an accurate and engaging manner. Two BSc and MSc nuclear competitions, five PhD Event&Prize programmes, and six nuclear summer schools were organized under the ENEN2plus, WP3, T3.3.International competitions and summer schools in the nuclear field play a crucial role in sustaining and strengthening the future workforce of the nuclear sector. They provide unique opportunities for students and early-career professionals to acquire multidisciplinary knowledge, develop practical and communication skills, and gain exposure to cutting-edge research and innovation.By fostering collaboration across borders and educational levels, these initiatives help to build a diverse and interconnected community of young professionals who are motivated to pursue careers in nuclear science and technology. They also contribute to raising public awareness and improving the perception of nuclear applications by highlighting their safe, innovative, and socially beneficial uses.In the long term, such programs address the growing need for skilled experts in nuclear energy, medicine, radioactive waste management, radiation protection and other nuclear disciplines worldwide. By inspiring and preparing the next generation, international competitions and summer schools ensure the sustainability, safety, and innovation capacity of the global nuclear workforce. The nuclear competitions have reached approximately 200 BSc and MSc students from Europe and around the world. The popularity of our summer schools is also exemplary, as there has been oversubscription every time, and unfortunately there have been students who had to be rejected for financial reasons. In the sections that follow, this report will detail the various nuclear competitions and summer schools.