The XV Workshop on Nuclear Physics was devoted to the study of nucleon models, nuclear structure, nuclear reactions as well as exotic forms of nuclear matter. In particular, studies of the link between gauge theories and nuclear decay were presented. Nuclear reactions at intermediate energies, highly excited nuclear states, high spin and statistical features of the nucleus were also issues of interest which were analyzed during the Workshop. Avid researchers in this field will find this collection of papers enlightening in the analyses made and almost all-encompassing in its wide exploration of the many pertinent issues which stand at the core of nuclear physics today.