Posts Tagged ‘English’
Why I want to live near a Geological Disposal Facility
Laura Leay, Ph.D. – Scientist and podcaster with a background in nuclear energy and waste, computational chemistry, carbon capture, materials, and academia. In December 2018 the UK government announced a call to action: it asked communities to volunteer to host a national radioactive waste disposal facility. The facility will provide many benefits to the host…
Read MoreHelixos: the missing piece to bettering corporate impact
If you are looking to take a meditative hike into the world of all things hi-tech and futuristic industries (including nuclear, of course), look no further than Helixos. Their depiction of calm mountain ranges, bright ice glaciers and deep waters invoke an odd sense of familiarity, especially for those who’ve seen the brilliant blue glow…
Read MoreAt the forefront of the UAE nuclear energy programs’ many firsts
<<photo – caption: Hasna Al Blooshi is currently the Director of Training at Nawah Energy Company, a Joint Venture subsidiary of the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) and Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) in charge of operating and maintaining Units 1-4 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant located in the Al Dhafra Region, Abu Dhabi…
Read MoreIYNC and Thomas Thor signed a Letter of Intent to develop joint programs that will benefit young professionals in the nuclear industry.
IYNC and Thomas Thor signed a letter of intent on October 4, 2021, to develop joint programs dedicated to providing knowledge transfer and mentoring programs, implement training activities for young professionals and provide support to the IYNC Board of Directors on strategic aspects related to the global nuclear industry. The document was signed by the…
Read MoreAdriènne Kelbie: A wildcard well played
Adriènne Kelbie was a wildcard from start to finish as chief executive of the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR). Leaning into this status helped her to drive harder for the “constructive tension” she uses to help others be their best. She is now starting a new chapter as she heads up Adriènne Kelbie Consulting Ltd, offering…
Read MoreWhat does a vending machine, a lifebuoy, bananas and heavy metal music have in common?
Tackling perception change and engaging new audiences As the nuclear energy industry seeks to play a greater role in addressing climate change and achieving global commitments to NetZero, perception and understanding remain a key challenge. The industry has done much to engage and empower the young professionals driving the sector through groups like the Young…
Read MoreMeyrem Sari: ready for anything
“I just ended up here because I liked science and was always good at maths,” was a modest statement from Meyrem Sari as she began a lecture to the UK Institute of Physics Nuclear Industry Group on her work at the UK’s Radioactive Waste Management organisation. Born in a remote Anatolian village in the Mediterranean…
Read MoreIn search of the practical advanced reactor
Danish start-up Seaborg has a new concept in reactor design that promises clean and reliable power in a small package. Bringing it to market requires innovation from a technical team growing under co-founder and CTO Eirik Eide Pettersen. The story of Seaborg’s technology begins around 60 years ago with experimental reactors at Oak Ridge National…
Read MorePatricia Schindler: for more female professionals in the French and global nuclear industry
As in other technical fields, there is a lack of women in the nuclear sector. This is a problem that Patricia Schindler knows from the inside, with 40 years of experience in R&D for the CEA, and globally, through her responsibilities within the international organisation WiN (Women in Nuclear). Introducing Patricia Schindler: Patricia Schindler has…
Read MoreKatherine Raines: finding ecological answers
What might Britain be like in thousands of years’ time? What will be its climate and what animals and plants will it be home to? These are just some of the questions Katherine Raines is trying to answer in her work at RWM, the government organisation tasked with the disposal of the UK’s higher level…
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