The 8th issue of the NERIS Newsletter is now available. This edition is dedicated to the recent NERIS activities, cooperation with European research platforms on Radiation Protection R&D and the announcements.

The Newsletter includes:

• Editorial
• Feedback on the Fifth NERIS General Assembly
• International Training Course on « Preparedness and response for nuclear and radiological emergencies » in Mol
• Training Course on « Late Phase Nuclear Accident Preparedness and Management” in Gomel
• Cooperation with MELODI, ALLIANCE and EURADOS at the occasion of the Sixth International MELODI Workshop in Barcelona
• Second set of recommendations from the Japan Health Physics Society on radiation protection issues after Fukushima accident
• Announcements