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Inside Magic-RR and the Future of Research Reactors
Magic-RR was inspired by real operational challenges in European research reactors - especially gaps in understanding irradiation damage and corrosion in aluminium components. With many reactors operating beyond 60 years, ensuring their continued safe operation (CSO) is critical.
Magic-RR consortium meets in Paris to review progress and next steps
The Magic-RR consortium gathered in Paris on 8–9 October 2026 for its second-year consortium meeting, bringing partners together to review scientific progress, exchange feedback and discuss the next steps towards supporting the safe continued operation of Europe’s ageing Research Reactors.
Magic-RR launches its first external newsletter: advancing the safe future of research reactors
The Magic-RR project has released its first external newsletter, marking an important milestone in its mission to strengthen the safe, long-term operation of Europe’s research reactors. Launched in 2024 under the Euratom Research and Training Programme, Magic-RR brings together twelve partners from six countries to deepen the understanding of materials ageing, irradiation damage, and structural integrity in aluminium-based reactor components.
TU Delft Opens Postdoctoral Position within the MAGIC-RR Project
The MAGIC-RR project is pleased to announce a new postdoctoral position at TU Delft. The position focuses on the corrosion of light alloys for research reactor applications and aims to advance understanding of materials ageing processes under reactor-relevant conditions.
MAGIC-RR consortium advances research to extend the safe operational life of Europe’s research reactors
The MAGIC-RR consortium held its second project meeting on 6–7 October 2025 in Budapest, Hungary, kindly hosted by the HUN-REN Centre for Energy Research.
Magic-RR launched in Amsterdam
On 4-5 November, the consortium of the Magic-RR project—a four-year Euratom initiative dedicated to extending the safe operational life of Europe’s Research Reactors (RRs)— gathered in Amsterdam for an inspiring kick-off meeting.