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40th Annual Decommissioning & Radioactive Waste Management Summer School 2025
1 - 5 September 2025
Gonville and Caius, University of Cambridge
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09:00 - 09:10
Opening & Summary from Day 3
09:15 - 09:45
Discussion: Public Acceptance of Nuclear – Overcoming Barriers & Building Trust

Public perception of nuclear energy remains a key factor influencing policy, investment, and regulatory decisions. Concerns over safety, radioactive waste, and environmental impact often create resistance, despite nuclear power's role in reducing carbon emissions. Building trust through transparency, innovation, and stakeholder engagement is crucial.

09:50 - 10:50
Workshop: Remediation of Radioactive Land
10:50 - 11:20
Tea & Networking Break
11:20 - 12:20
Workshop: Decommissioning of a small facility (waste storage tanks)
12:25 - 13:25
Workshop: Waste Characterisation
13:25 - 14:25
Lunch & Networking
14:30 - 15:15
Advanced Waste Treatment Technologies & Circular Economy Approaches
15:20 - 16:05
Decontamination Processes and Dismantling Techniques for Decommissioning
16:05 - 16:25
Q&A Session and Closing remarks
  • Derek Taylor - Professor in Geo-Energy, University of Nottingham
16:25 - 17:00
Tea & Networking
19:00 - 21:00
Gala Dinner & Distribution of Certificates
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