RWM: 'Let's talk about radioactive waste'
We welcomed an estimated 5000 visitors at New Scientist Live
RWM at New Scientist Live
Radioactive Waste Management’s (RWM) experts recently (10-13 October) attended New Scientist Live (NSL) at Excel, London to help inform visitors about radioactive waste and geological disposal in the UK.
A dedicated mix of around 40 RWM engineers, scientists, researchers and engagement colleagues answered questions and engaged with an estimated 5000 visitors.
Jonathan Turner - Chief Geologist at RWM
RWM’s exhibition stand was designed to represent four key geological disposal themes - waste, waste packaging, geosphere and engineering, with RWM’s experts on-hand to answer questions from families, school children and science enthusiasts.
People enjoying the VR equipment at RWMs New Scientist Live stand 2019
Using a variety of tools including our virtual reality - a hit with the younger attendees - models, rock samples and full-scale disposal vessels, including a three tonne copper High Heat Generating Waste canister from Sweden, there was plenty on the stand to appeal to all manner of inquisitive minds.
Jonathan Martin - Head of Research and Environment at RWM
RWM’s Technical Director Mohammed Sammur, said:
“The event allowed us to showcase RWM as an expert organisation focusing on the science and technology behind geological disposal. We engaged in many positive and constructive discussions and fielded a wide range of questions. We can’t wait to do it all again next year”.
To find out more about our mission to find a suitable site and a willing host community for a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) read here.
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