Date: 12 - 13 Dec 2022
Location: Online
Tutors: Jonathan Turner, Chief Geologist, Radioactive Waste Management, and Brian Matthews, Independent Consultant, Founder and Managing Director of TerraUrsa

A unique opportunity to delve into the world of nuclear technology, power production and deep geological disposal of nuclear waste. Over the course of 2 days, Jonathan Turner and Brian Matthews explore the key scientific and engineering elements of the industry, examine the opportunities for geoscientists in this industry and see how nuclear power can help achieve Net Zero. 

This course covers aspects of nuclear technology, power production and deep geological disposal of nuclear waste, including global history, policy, mining to disposal, safety, opportunities for geoscientists in this industry and how nuclear power can help achieve Net Zero.

You will learn to:

1. Understand the scientific and technological background of nuclear power.
2. Describe how a nuclear power plant/power station works.
3. Characterise the effects and risk of radiation.
4. Evaluate how the history of the nuclear industry has shaped policy and public engagement today.
5. Interpret a typical nuclear fuel cycle (mining to disposal).
6. Develop an understanding of the economics and policy surrounding nuclear power and its growth internationally.
7. Assess the social impact of nuclear power and its benefits to climate change and achieving Net Zero.
8. Understand the future options for nuclear technologies and how they can work alongside other technologies.
9. Appreciate the history of the global nuclear waste siting process.
10. Describe a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF).
11. Characterise the multi-barrier system.
12. Appreciate how site characterisation is undertaken and the central role of site descriptive models.
13. Evaluate major programme management for waste disposal, including planning and permitting process (Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects).
14. Appreciate the regulatory environment and safety cases around waste disposal, particularly the post-closure safety case.

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