On Monday, May 29, UNENE had the opportunity to meet with The Honourable Todd Smith, Minister of Energy, and The Honourable Jill Dunlop, Minister of Colleges and Universities, during their visit to McMaster University, to discuss the nuclear education landscape in Ontario. Our group of esteemed researchers, UNENE students, and UNENE alumni shared their perspectives from within industry and […]
MARCH 27, 2023 – The visit of Joe Biden to Canada was an important milestone in the relationship between U.S.A. and Canada, and support for nuclear energy was prominent in the agreements reached during government discussions. Excerpts from the joint government news release indicate new impetus to government cooperation towards nuclear deployment. Canada and the […]
FEBRUARY 6, 2023 – The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) are pleased to announce a new partnership to fund research on small modular reactors (SMR) through NSERC’s Alliance grants program. This partnership will support the goals of the 2022 Federal Budget to position Canada as a clean energy leader, and of […]
JANUARY 25, 2023 – CCNS is hosting a webinar in collaboration with the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) on January 31, 2023 at 12:00 PM. The webinar will provide an in-depth look at the IESO Pathways to Decarbonization report. UNENE would like to take the opportunity to share this webinar with our members and students who may […]
DECEMBER 29, 2022 – UNENE’s Annual R&D Workshop returned in person for the first time in three years. From December 12 to 14, 2022, we welcomed many from our UNENE world to share progress, give updates, and discuss future directions. Members of industry and academia alike led keynote speeches on topics ranging from nuclear sustainability and education […]
DECEMBER 12, 2022 – The CNS Nuclear Operations and Maintenance Division is excited to offer its first in-person edition of the CANDU Maintenance & Nuclear Component Conference since the start of thepandemic. To offer you the best experience possible, the conference was deferred from November 2022 to April 2023, allowing more time for the organizing […]
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) are pleased to announce a new initiative to support university research on small modular reactors.
On May 17, the IAEA will host a webinar to share more about the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP), discuss possibilities and strategies for collaboration with universities and relevant associations as well as answer any questions you may have.
The challenge for the nuclear industry is to reach those influential policymakers and investors whose buy-in will be essential if nuclear is to succeed, writes Eric Meyer, the founder of Generation Atomic, which aims to “energise and empower today’s generations to advocate for a nuclear future”.
The annual Canadian Nuclear Association conference was held from 12-14 April. “Together for Net Zero,” landed on the heels of a federal commitment to radical decarbonisation and a budget that recognised the need for nuclear integration deeper within Canada’s energy strategy. It’s opening the door to a national nuclear opportunity, NEI contributor, Jacquie Hoornweg reports.