Recent Research
Cadmium Isotopic Composition Indicates Multiple Geological...
Large areas (>500 km2) of Jamaica are uniquely characterized by soils...
Determination of CO2 Emissions from Agricultural Soils...
Soil organic matter (SOM) contains more carbon than...
The Dietary Intake of Minerals and Trace Elements from...
Jamaica, a net exporter of coffee, has in recent years seen the importation of...
Who We Are?
I.C.E.N.SInternational Centre for Environmental and Nuclear Science
ICENS is a complex of multi-disciplinary research laboratories founded in 1984 on the Mona campus of the University of the West Indies at Kingston, Jamaica and covers a diverse range of the geochemical, environmental and nuclear sciences. In 1984 it brought into operation a small Slowpoke-II research reactor provided by the European Economic Community (now the European Union). Located in a pleasant green area of 2.64 km2 (653 acres) situated at the foot of the spectacular Blue Mountains about 20 km from the Norman Manley International Airport, ICENS occupies an attractive, modern and purpose-built air-conditioned building of 950 sq. m. area.
ANALYTICAL AND SUPPORT FACILITIES
Nuclear Analytical LAB
ICENS operates two very powerful complementary nuclear techniques, Neutron... Read More
Atomic Spectroscopy and Wet Chemistry Lab
Samples in solution are analysed in this laboratory and as such, solids must either be extracted or dissolved, as appropriate. The typically... Read More
Radiation Safety and Nuclear Security
The Department of Radiation Safety and Nuclear Security, formally the TLD department, was conceived out of the need to monitor ICENS personnel... Read More
Latest News
IAEA Holds First Course on Preparedness and Response to a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency Combined with Other Emergencies
Imagine a nuclear emergency triggered by another emergency, such as a natural disaster like an earthquake, volcanic eruption, or tsunami. Or, imagine a tropical cyclone, hurricane or civil disturbance leading to a radiological emergency.
https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/iaea-holds-first-course-on-preparedness-and-response-to-a-nuclear-or-radiological-emergency-combined-with-other-emergenciesCall for Papers for the IAEA International Conference on Radiation Safety due 15 March
Those interested have until 15 March to submit extended abstracts for oral presentations or posters for the International Conference on Radiation Safety, to be held in Vienna from 9 to 13 November 2020.
https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/call-for-papers-for-the-iaea-international-conference-on-radiation-safety-due-15-marchIAEA Mission Sees Strengthened Safety Inspections in Japan, Encourages Further Enhancement of Regulatory Oversight
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts today said Japan had strengthened inspections as part of extensive efforts in recent years to improve its regulatory framework for nuclear and radiation safety.
https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/pressreleases/iaea-mission-sees-strengthened-safety-inspections-in-japan-encourages-further-enhancement-of-regulatory-oversightEnhancing Nuclear Safety: Technical Safety Review Service Streamlined
Recently published guidelines for the Technical Safety Review (TSR), an IAEA peer review service, aim to streamline, harmonize and formalize the process of conducting the service, which provides an independent evaluation of safety assessment and... https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/enhancing-nuclear-safety-technical-safety-review-service-streamlined
Call for Papers: Management of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) in Industry
Interested contributors have until 28 February 2020 to submit abstracts for the International Conference on the Management of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) in Industry, to be held in Vienna, 19-23 October 2020.
https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/call-for-papers-management-of-naturally-occurring-radioactive-material-norm-in-industryThe Journeys of the Two Shipments of Low-Enriched Uranium to the IAEA LEU Bank
On 10 December 2019 the IAEA accepted its second and final delivery of a shipment of low-enriched uranium (LEU) at the Ulba Metallurgical Plant in Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan.
https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/multimedia/photoessays/the-journeys-of-the-two-shipments-of-low-enriched-uranium-to-the-iaea-leu-bankRecent Projects
The Jamaican SLOWPOKE HEU-LEU Core Conversion
The 2014–2015 academic year was a pivotal year for ICENS, after 31 years of...
Coordinated Research Project (CRP): Options and...
Coordinated Research Project (CRP): Options and Technologies for Managing...