Some of the biggest companies and organisations in the nuclear industry are providing support to the MPhil in Nuclear Energy.

Who is involved?

Organisations providing the top tier of support are:

Hannah Woor, Design authority for EdF Energy's existing reactors says - "This is a really exciting time for the global nuclear industry, creating great opportunities for people with the right skills. With EDF Energy's plans to build four new nuclear plants in the UK, having staff with a strong technical background, but also with an understanding of what it means to work in the nuclear industry, is critical to the future of our business, and to helping the UK to achieve its low-carbon goals. Therefore, as an alumnus of the university, I am delighted to be involved, and look forward to developing strong links between the course and EDF Energy."

"The nuclear industry needs the brightest engineering and scientific minds and it also needs first-class management and leadership skills in order to deliver the necessary changes needed in the global energy market. Cambridge University has established a course that meets all these educational needs and Atkins welcomes the opportunity to work alongside the University in ensuring its future success." Chris Ball, Director of Nuclear.

"This course reflects the exciting challenge ahead for all involved with the resurgent nuclear sector and will produce the top-flight scientists of the future, with all-round technical, business and political skills. The Industry Club provides an excellent vehicle for like-minded nuclear businesses to influence the expertise of our future talent pool, to share good practice and drive forward a world-class nuclear industry.

Well-qualified staff are critical to the decommissioning and clean-up mission and, the NDA together with our partner organisations, have already put in place a range of strategies to encourage skills training at all levels." Adrian Simper, Strategy Director, Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

Recognising the importance of new talent, five other companies are also enthusiastically supporting the course:

	David Boath, Chief Engineer and VP Nuclear
	Christiane Pault-Gerard, Campus International
	Anthony Kwong, Group Leader
	Jonathan Brown, Director Technical Consulting, Defence, Science and Nuclear

Specialist lectures and practical assistance to the course will be provided by the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy, The Welding Institute, Rolls-Royce Nuclear and the National Nuclear Laboratory.

What will the Industry Club provide?

• Advice in the design of the Nuclear Energy MPhil course;
• Input to the nuclear energy research strategy;
• Specialist lectures and projects which place the course content firmly within the practical experience and concerns of the nuclear industry;
• Attachments and practical experience;
• Opportunity for career development for students;
• Funding of the course.