(Alliance News) - Edison Spa, Framatome and Milan Polytechnic University announced Tuesday that they have signed a cooperation agreement for scientific and technological research and training in the field of nuclear energy.

The parties intend to pool their respective knowledge and technical expertise in order to jointly develop research, development and innovation activities for the nuclear sector.

Specifically, the cooperation agreement provides for the execution of joint programs through internships, master's theses, doctoral dissertations, and the organization of seminars, workshops and other similar initiatives on technical topics of common interest.

In addition, the agreement provides for the organization of meetings and training courses to improve the exchange of knowledge and experience and the organization of visits, for students and their respective employees, of Framatome's production sites and facilities, as well as the research laboratories of the Milan Polytechnic and Edison, in order to increase mutual exchange and knowledge.

Framatome is a leading nuclear company, specializing in the design, construction, maintenance and development of nuclear reactors, design and production of components, nuclear fuel and services for nuclear reactors.

Edison's stock is up 0.3 percent at EUR1.54 per savings share.

By Giuseppe Fabio Ciccomascolo, Alliance News senior reporter

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