Browsing by Author "Lackenby, J"

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    Women in Nuclear (WiN)
    (Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, 2017-10-06) Lackenby, J
    Founded in 1992, Women in Nuclear Global (WiN Global) is an organisation that supports and encourages women working in nuclear and radiation applications. WiN has a number of objectives, one of the main ones being communication with the public, especially women and the younger generations, about the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, science and technology. WiN currently has approximately 35 000 members (women and men), with members from over 110 countries and various international organisations. WiN Australia Inc. (a chapter of WiN Global) was founded in 2005. Members work in a variety of fields including research, policy, defence, meteorology, reactor engineering and maintenance, reactor operations, medical physics, law, supporting roles, nuclear medicine and medical physics, mining, academia, regulation and safeguards. WiN Global holds an annual conference, and in 2017 this was held in Beijing, China. The presentation will provide an overview of this conference, specifically: - A summary of international nuclear power developments as detailed in the chapter reports presented at the conference - Interesting facts and figures from the technical streams - Details of the technical tour, which involved visiting two sites where 15 reactors of three different designs are currently being constructed. For further information on WiN Australia, please see our webpage: www.winaustralia.org, Follow us on Twitter: WiN_Australia, or Join us on Facebook: Women in Nuclear Australian Chapter. Membership forms are available via the link on the “Membership” page of www.winaustralia.org.
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    Women in Nuclear (WiN)
    (Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, 2019-09-27) Lackenby, J
    Women in Nuclear (WiN) Global is a not for profit association of women and individuals of other genders who work professionally in various fields of nuclear technology and radiological applications. WiN has over 35,000 members from 110 countries. One of the aims of WiN is to promote understanding and public awareness of the benefits of peaceful nuclear and radiological applications, especially among women and young people. 22 ANA2019 Conference, Ultimo, NSW, 27 September 2019 WiN Australia Inc. is the Australian chapter of WiN Global. Membership of WiN Australia includes individuals working professionally in many areas including research, nuclear operations, security, medicine and health care, waste management, regulatory authorities, mining, nuclear and radiation safety, industry, policy and communications. As a body of professionals, WiN Australia is able to inform the nuclear conversation through expertise and neutrality rather than lobbying. The presentation will provide a brief overview of the mission of WiN and the importance of diversity in the nuclear workforce and in communicating the benefits of peaceful nuclear technologies. In line with the conference theme of “Nuclear for a Low Carbon Future”, WiN’s outlook on nuclear energy and climate change will be discussed. The presentation will conclude with a summary of recent WiN Australia activities.