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News  |  22. May 2026

EQ Meeting 2026 brought experts from around the world to us for the fourth time

In the week commencing 19 May 2026, our Conference Centre hosted the fourth edition of EQ Meeting, the International Equipment Qualification in Nuclear Installations Meeting. The event brought 74 participants from 19 countries to Řež for three days of expert discussion, 21 technical presentations, an International Atomic Energy Agency workshop and a programme of technical visits.

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Press Release  |  12. May 2026

CVŘ and Framatome Strengthen Strategic Partnership in the Field of Safe and Sustainable Operation of Research Reactors

Research Centre Řež (CVŘ) and Framatome, a leading global supplier of nuclear energy technologies, have reaffirmed their long‑term strategic partnership through the signing of a technical cooperation agreement. The partnership focuses on supporting the safe, reliable and sustainable operation of CVŘ’s unique research infrastructures – the LVR‑15 and LR‑0 reactors – and builds on…

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News  |  11. May 2026

Ageing Management and LTO (AMALTO) Conference 2027

We are delighted to announce the dates for the Ageing Management and LTO (AMALTO) Conference 2027 that will be organized by ÚJV Řež, in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

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News  |  20. April 2026

IAEA IGALL Working Group 1 Meeting at ÚJV Řež

We are proud to announce that ÚJV Řež is hosting the first meeting of the IAEA International Generic Ageing Lessons Learned (IGALL) Phase 8 Working Group on Mechanical Components (WG-1). The event takes place at the ÚJV Řež conference center from 21 to 24 April 2026.

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News  |  1. April 2026

Merger of VZÚ Plzeň and Centre for Research Řež Brings New Synergies

ÚJV Řež announces the merger of two of its subsidiaries and significant entities in Czech energy research: the Research and Testing Institute Plzeň (VZÚ Plzeň) and the Research Centre Řež (CVŘ). This strategic move stems from a longstanding effort to concentrate the expertise and technological capabilities of the ÚJV Group, respond to increasing demands in the energy, industrial…

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News  |  17. February 2026

Contract between KHNP and ÚJV Řež to support the permitting process for new Dukovany units

Under a contract signed between KHNP and ÚJV Řež, ENERGOPROJEKT Praha (part of the UJV Group) will support the permitting and licensing processes. The agreement represents a significant step in the preparation of the New Nuclear Source at Dukovany (NJZ EDU) and confirms the strategic partnership between the Czech and Korean industries.

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Blog  |  10. February 2026

Discover the Fascinating World of Radiation: Visit Our Museum of Instruments and Equipment

In late 2025, we opened our new Museum of Instruments and Equipment, located in our former archive building. The exhibition explores the fascinating world of radioactivity, nuclear energy and radiation protection. We warmly invite enthusiasts and all members of the public interested in nuclear energy to join us for guided tours starting in March.

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Press Release  |  1. January 2026

ENERGOPROJEKT PRAHA Becomes a 100% Subsidiary of ÚJV Řež

Previously a division of ÚJV Řež, ENERGOPROJEKT PRAHA will become an independent trading company – a wholly owned subsidiary of ÚJV Řež as part of the ÚJV Group – starting from 1 January 2026. This strategic step is related to the significant expansion of capacities and preparation for the massive development of nuclear power in the Czech Republic, especially in connection with…

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News  |  27. November 2025

ÚJV Řež and Rolls-Royce SMR expand cooperation in nuclear energy

ÚJV Řež has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the British company Rolls-Royce SMR to further strengthen their collaboration on the deployment of small modular reactor (SMR) technology in the Czech Republic and internationally. The agreement builds on an existing contract covering the analysis, testing and evaluation of critical components and represents a natural…

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Seminar  |  27. November 2025

EPRI Meeting: Strengthening VVER Safety Together

From 20th to 22nd January 2026, we welcomed more than a dozen experts from seven countries to ÚJV Řež for a prestigious meeting of the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), focused on advances in material degradation and ageing management of components in VVER-type power plants. Specialists from the USA, Canada, China, Hungary, Finland, Ukraine and the Czech Republic met both…

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