METIS is a Horizon 2020 project whose mission is to develop and improve tools and methodologies employed in seismic safety assessments of nuclear reactors and translate this research into practice for industry use. The project will also develop common guidelines to facilitate periodic safety reviews, promote good practices under the Nuclear Safety Directive and enable risk-informed decision-making, and as a result, directly contribute to the safety and competitiveness of the European nuclear industry.
After almost five years of dedicated research and collaboration, the Methodologies and Tools Innovation for Seismic Risk Assessment (METIS) project, launched under the Horizon 2020 programme, has successfully concluded at the end of May 2025. This significant European initiative has delivered crucial advancements in ensuring the seismic safety and integrity of nuclear facilities, a paramount priority in a world increasingly reliant on nuclear energy.
The idyllic island of Aegina played host to a productive and insightful METIS Spring School this past week, hosted by Dimitrios Vamvatsikos, Angeliki Gerontati, METIS consortium partners National Technical University of Athens (NTUA). The Spring School is part of the education and training under the METIS project to advance future research in the field of seismic nuclear safety. The School focused on bolstering nuclear safety through advanced seismic assessment, the event brought together leading researchers, students, docs, and postdocs braving the unusually cold Spring to foster new paths of knowledge.
The Online Training School, organised by State Scientific and Technical Center for Nuclear and Radiation Safety (SSTC NRS) and Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität (RPTU) (METIS consortium partners), took place between 11-13 March.
