A special session was dedicated to the tenth anniversary of the STAR-NET regional network, held on December 9, 2025, as part of the IAEA Technical Meeting on Educational Networks, Vienna, Austria.

The following STAR-NET speakers addressed the session: Vladimir Shevchenko, President of the network, Rector of the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI; Andrey Timoshchenko, Vice President, Head of the Department of Nuclear Physics of BSU, Belarus; Andrey Kosilov, Managing Director of the network, Professor at MEPhI; Aybek Akayev, Dean of the School of Architecture, Construction and Energy, D. Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University; and Aram Gevorgyan, Head of Thermal Power Engineering and Environmental Protection department, Institute of power and electrical engineering, National Polytechnic University of Armenia.

They noted that the creation of networks of educational institutions and universities is a key element of a strategy to increase higher education opportunities and make effective use of existing resources. Educational networks facilitate the exchange of information and best practices between their members, ensure the reproduction of practices in certain fields, and provide students with the opportunity to receive information from the best teachers and experts in special subjects. Based on the ten-year experience of the STAR–NET network, it can be concluded that the key factors for the success of educational networks are the deep integration and interaction of educational institutions, on the one hand, and nuclear industry facilities, on the other.

They also informed the participants about the main events and projects implemented within the framework of the STAR-NET network. In particular, it was noted that the STAR-NET LMS educational platform plays an important role in organizing cooperation and implementing common educational objectives. The platform is supported and managed by the STAR-NET network and currently has more than 1,200 users from 18 countries. Partnerships between universities are developing, including internships for teachers and students, and joint events.

In September 2023, a new cooperation agreement was signed between the IAEA and STAR-NET, and since 2023, the STAR-NET network has become an observer in the IAEA/INPRO project.