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Cores - Finnish Consortium for Radiation Safety Research Cores is a consortium established by Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) and nine Finnish universities or research institutes. The purpose of Cores is to coordinate and strenghten ...https://stuk.fi/en/cores-finnish-consortium-of-radiation-safety-research
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Professors of Practice instill radiation safety expertise and research in universities Professors of Practice Kari Peräjärvi and Teemu Siiskonen of the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) strengthen radiation education and research and h...https://stuk.fi/en/professors-of-practice-instill-radiation-safety-expertise-and-research-in-universities
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29.4.2026 | -https://stuk.fi/en/-/international-assessment-identified-the-strengths-and-areas-for-development-in-finland-s-nuclear-safety-work
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STUK investigated radiation exposure caused to luggage by the new fluoroscopic equipment In the spring of 2023, the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) investigated the radiation dose caused by fluoroscopic devices used for the security ...https://stuk.fi/en/stuk-investigated-radiation-exposure-caused-to-luggage-by-the-new-fluoroscopic-equipment
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Ultraviolet radiation and radon monitoring and communication The purpose of the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority’s (STUK’s) operations is to protect people, society, the environment and future generations from the harmful effects of radiatio...https://stuk.fi/en/ultraviolet-radiation-and-radon-monitoring-and-communication
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Work for a radiation safe Baltic Sea The Baltic Sea has been the subject of intensive radioecological research since the late 1950s. The accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in 1986 further increased the interest in research, as the Balti...https://stuk.fi/en/work-for-a-radiation-safe-baltic-sea
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New radiation shield use recommendation for patients during X-ray examinations In 2023, STUK drew up a new recommendation regarding the use of X-ray shields in cooperation with the Society of Radiographers in Finland and physicists from the Radiol...https://stuk.fi/en/new-radiation-shield-use-recommendation-for-patients-during-x-ray-examinations
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Use of radiation was supervised in industry, research and the health sector In 2022, we continued to develop various means of monitoring the radiation practices of industry, research and the health sector. We carried out supervision as projects fo...https://stuk.fi/en/use-of-radiation-was-supervised-in-industry-research-and-the-health-sector
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Measurements in the environment and laboratories: radiation measurement data from 2023 The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) provides companies and private citizens, among others, with various radiation-related measurement, calibration...https://stuk.fi/en/measurements-in-the-environment-and-laboratories-radiation-measurement-data-from-2023
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Radiation shielding of X-ray rooms in health care and veterinary practice Radiation is produced momentarily during X-ray imaging. Typically, X-ray images are taken in a separate imaging room, which is designed so that practically no radiation leav...https://stuk.fi/en/Radiation+shielding+of+X-ray+rooms
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Prerequisites for a safety licence On this page you will find information on the obligations of all undertakings with regard to the safe use of radiation. Safety assessment concerning a radiation practice In practices subject to a safety licence, ...https://stuk.fi/en/prerequisites+for+a+safety+licence
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STUK’s supervision ensured the safety of nuclear power plants In 2023, the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) supervised the safety of the nuclear power plants in operation and ensured that current decrees and regulations were complied ...https://stuk.fi/en/stuk-s-supervision-ensured-the-safety-of-nuclear-power-plants
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6.5.2026 | At this time of the year, the midday sun can already cause burns in people with sensitive skin. According to a recent study, young people like sunbathing and tanning, even though they are also concerned about the health hazards of UV radiation and the risk of skin cancer.https://stuk.fi/en/-/know-the-uv-index-to-avoid-sunburn-
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Safety assessment of spent nuclear fuel disposal facility continued Posiva Oy is building an encapsulation and final disposal facility for spent nuclear fuel in Olkiluoto. As this facility is a nuclear plant, the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Autho...https://stuk.fi/en/safety-assessment-of-spent-nuclear-fuel-disposal-facility-continued
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MELODI workshop on medical radiation, October 27─28, 2025 MELODI workshop on medical radiation, October 27─28, 2025 has been cancelled. The workshop will be postponed until 2026. A new date is being sought. A Multidisciplinary European Low Dose In...https://stuk.fi/en/melodi2025
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5.3.2026 | -https://stuk.fi/en/-/espoo-s-nuclear-reactor-is-now-decommissioned-and-the-site-has-been-cleaned-of-radioactivity
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9.4.2026 | -https://stuk.fi/en/-/a-trace-of-radioactive-cobalt-detected-in-the-air-in-imatra
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STUK monitors around the clock The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) maintains continuous preparedness. The system is spearheaded by the expert on call, who generally receives and handles radiation and nuclear safety-related notificati...https://stuk.fi/en/stuk-monitors-around-the-clock
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R&D supports monitoring and preparedness The Radiation Safety Authority (STUK) conducts research and development (R&D) that supports the monitoring of the use of radiation and nuclear energy and preparedness. The implementation of larger R&D proje...https://stuk.fi/en/r-d-supports-monitoring-and-preparedness
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The year 2022 changed the focus of international co-operation STUK's international co-operation is based on its strong expertise in radiation and nuclear safety, security arrangements and nuclear safeguards. The long experience as a supervisory au...https://stuk.fi/en/the-year-2022-changed-the-focus-of-international-co-operation