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 […]
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.
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”.
Lowering cost and tightening schedule on big nuclear projects isn’t just good for shareholder returns; it could be the linchpin to ensuring the world can meet its net zero goals. Nuclear Promise X President/CEO, and UNENE M.Eng. graduate, Bharath Nangia tells us why nuclear efficiency is so important to fighting climate change, and explains the vital role of collaboration.
As Canada’s federally owned nuclear science and technology organization turns 70, Nuclear Engineering International Magazine featured the company in its December 2021 issue. Jacquie Hoornweg, Executive Director, Brilliant Energy Institute, looks at the links between Atomic Energy Canada Limited, Canada’s nuclear history, and the country’s vision for a net-zero future.
The two companies will work together to deploy a small modular reactor projected to be completed as early as 2028 and could increase provincial revenues by more than $870 million.
There is a goal to develop at least 10 BWRX-300 small modular reactors for deployment in Poland by early 2030, accelerating the country’s decarbonization plan and, through partnership, potentially generating more than $1 billion in GDP for Canada.
The 2021 North American Young Generation Nuclear Conference will host a mix of panellists, keynote speakers and workshops, with the theme of “Knowledge is Power”.