An Introduction to Nuclear Energy Politics

Date:

25th April 2012

Location:

Portcullis House, Westminster, London

Description:

The politics of nuclear new build and decommissioning are as important as funding and resourcing.  For this reason the YGN is organising the first ever Introduction to Nuclear Politics in London in 2012.  

Further Info:

Available on the event minisite, available here.

An Introduction to Nuclear Defence

Date:

6th and 7th September 2012

Location:

Beardmore Hotel Glasgow and HM Naval Base Clyde

Description:

The YGN Presents: An Introduction to Nuclear Defence aims to give delegates an introduction to the UK’s nuclear defence industry, highlighting the steps taken by our Government to protect crown and country.  This year the 2 day seminar will include tours of HM Naval base Clyde.  Presentations on nuclear defence topics will be made from leading industry figures. Due to the nature of this event it is only open to UK nationals with a valid UK Passport.

Further Info:

Available on the event minisite, available soon.

An Introduction to Nuclear Safety and Regulation

Date:

April 2012 (TBC)

Location:

Venue TBC

Description:

The aim of this event is to provide an opportunity to learn about the 5 barriers to safety set out by WANO which include; Quality, Control, Protection, Emergency Planning and Accident Management.  This seminar includes talks from leading industry figures, several activity based workshop exercises and a tour to see first-hand how these barriers of safety are put into practise.

Further Info:

Available on the event minisite, available soon.

An Introduction to Nuclear Power Generation

Date:

May 2012 (TBC), Barnwood, Gloucestershire

Location:

Barnwood, Gloucestershire

Description:

The aim of this event is to provide an opportunity to learn about the 5 barriers to safety set out by WANO which include; Quality, Control, Protection, Emergency Planning and Accident Management.  This seminar includes talks from leading industry figures, several activity based workshop exercises and a tour to see first-hand how these barriers of safety are put into practise.

Further Info:

Available on the event minisite, available soon.

An Introduction to Decommissioning and Waste Management

Date:

11th to 13th June 2012

Location:

West Cumbria Area

Description:

This year’s event (formerly the Rough Guide to the Nuclear Industry) has expanded to include visits to Sellafield Ltd, LLWR and the Dalton Cumbrian Facility; a brand new state of the art research facility for the Dalton Nuclear Institute, academia and industry. This is in addition to the usual mixture of lectures giving a broad overview of decommissioning & waste management and, of course, the evening social events. This event is an excellent introduction to the subject for anyone with an interest in the nuclear industry.

Further Info:

Available on the event minisite, available soon.

An Introduction to Nuclear New Build

Date:

TBC

Location:

TBC

Description:

We are still in the planning process for this event in 2012.  If you are interested in attending please contact us to register your interest by emailing us here.

The aims of the seminar are to provide an overview of the proposed nuclear new build plans in the UK and to understand some of the drivers behind it

Further Info:

Available on the event minisite, available soon.

An Introduction to Commercial and Legal

Date:

TBC

Location:

London

Description:

The aims of the seminar are to provide an overview of the commercial and legal issues relating to the nuclear industry.

Further Info:

Available on the event minisite, available soon.

YGN & NW Branch Networking Event/Exhibition

Date:

7th February 2012

Location:

The Centre, Birchwood Park, Warrington

Description:

Following the great success of the 2011 event, we are holding it again in 2012. This is a free post-work event, design to allow you to get to know your colleagues throughout the industry, find out more about some of the organisations from the industry, and generally build and develop your network. The event starts at 4pm until 6pm with refreshments provided.

Further Info:

 If you would like more info or are interested in exhibiting please contact Monica by clicking here. Minisite available here.

YGN & NW Branch Question Time

Date:

7th February 2012

Location:

The Centre, Birchwood Park, Warrington

Description:

The Question Time will focus on Wylfa / Anglesey Energy Island™.  The Wylfa area is a hub for nuclear with existing nuclear generation, plans to extend the operational life of the existing reactors, decommissioning considerations and the plans by Horizon Nuclear Power to build approx 6GW of new nuclear generation.   Speakers are being finalised and will be confirmed early in the new year.  Refreshments from 6pm for Question Time starting at 6:30pm.  If you would like more info please contact Monica by clicking here.

Further Info:

If you would like more info please contact Monica by clicking here.  Minisite available here.

An Audience with Steve McNally & Sean Sargent, Magnox

Date:

February 15, 6:30pm

Location:

Berkeley Centre, GL13 9PA

Description:

You will hear from 2 leaders of our industry about their career paths.  This will include an informal talk from each about the choices they made along the way followed by a round table discussion.   This is your chance to ask questions about how you can carve a path to the top!!

Further Info:

For more information please see the event poster available here.

YGN Annual Seminar and Dinner

Date:

Nov 2012

Location:

Sheffield Area

Description:

Need we say anymore?  Keep checking back here for updates!

Further Info:

For more information please contact Alan Ruiz by clicking here. 

YGN Technical Tour

Date:

TBC

Location:

Chernobyl (TBC)

Description:

A week long technical tour which includes cultural events of the countries nuclear infrastucture. 

Further Info:

For more information please contact Alan Ruiz by clicking here.