The future of nuclear power

Speaker: Michael McLean CEng CPhys FInstP, Chief Engineer, AtkinsRéalis

This talk will outline the challenges, not all of which are just engineering issues, facing our attempts to provide reliable, safe and clean energy for the future.

About the Speaker

Mike McLean is Chief Engineer and Market Lead for the SMR/AMR market in AtkinsRéalis, one of the world’s foremost Nuclear Consultancies. With experience in Fusion Reactor design at UKAEA and previous work on conventional GW scale Fission plants as well as current SMRs and AMRs, Mike is well placed to discuss the pros and cons of new approaches to delivering nuclear power as well as the current government plans for Small Modular Reactors.

Please register for this talk as it helps with the rooming and refreshment arrangements and allows us to contact you should there be any changes to the talk details.

Tea and coffee will be available but please arrive early. Talks start at 7.30 pm, followed by Q&A and finishing by 9 pm.

This talk is co-sponsored by the University of Worcester, School of Science and the Environment.