Sweden Technical Tour 2010

The YGN overseas technical tour for 2010 will be providing the opportunity to learn more about the nuclear industry in Sweden. Over 40% of Swedish electricity is generated by the nuclear sector and attention is currently turning to removing political obstacles to new build. With a world leading position on the management of used fuel and positive public opinion there is a bright future for nuclear.

Please see the Sweden 2010 Technical Tour Site here.

Afternoon Tea with Father's of the Industry – FREE EVENT

Graham started his career in 1954 with UKAEA working as an experimentalist on the Windscale Reactors. Graham witnessed first hand the Windscale Pile fire and took part in the subsequent recovery operation. He was later involved with commissioning work on the Calder reactors, before joining the research team on WAGR. Graham has also spent a number of years working at reactor sites, as well as being involved with decommissioning work.

Graham has had a varied and interesting career and will be spending time discussing his experiences, passing on words of wisdom and answering questions from the audience.

This is a unique opportunity to learn about the history of the UK nuclear industry and if you are interested please email Chris Greenlees by clicking here. Places are limited and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. Demand will be high, so reply early to avoid disappointment!

An Audience with.......Sue Ion and Peter Maher – FREE EVENT

Sue Ion has been a prominent figure in the UK nuclear industry for decades and is internationally recognised as an expert in nuclear fuels. Since leaving her position as technology director of BNFL in 2006, she has remained at the forefront of government decisions, previously helping to advise Gordon Brown on long-term strategic policies.

Peter Maher is currently the Head of the Technical Directorate for Sellafield Ltd and is involved in the continuing development of the Technical expertise at the Sellafield site. Peter is in an ideal position to advise on how to advance your career whilst remaining in a technical role.

Both Sue Ion and Peter Maher are in an ideal position to advise on how to progress your career in the direction that you choose. The evening will be in the style of a question and answer session, giving you the opportunity to address both Peter and Sue in order to gain an insight on the career path that they have taken and how you can follow in their footsteps to reach the top.

If you are interested in attending this evening event please email Chris Greenlees by clicking here.  Places are limited and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. Demand will be high, so reply early to avoid disappointment!

An Audience with...Dave Webster and John Earp – FREE EVENT

This is your chance to ask questions to two senior members of industry about how you can carve a path to the top.

Dave Webster Technical & Safety Manager, EDF Energy
John Earp Associate Director Strategy, Aker Solutions

Places will be limited so to book your free place please contact Amanda Astrop by clicking here or tel: 07887935129.
Event flyer available here.

Rough Guide to Defence Seminar

Via a mixture of lectures and visits to facilities at HM Naval Base Clyde, the seminar aims to provide an insight into the current work occurring within the United Kingdom defence industry.

See Event Site here.

Central England Branch Annual Dinner

For further information please contact: James Coulson by clicking here.