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鈥檚 (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 Martin - Head of Research and Environment at RWM
Jonathan Turner - Chief Geologist at RWM
RWM鈥檚 exhibition stand was designed to represent four key geological disposal themes - waste, waste packaging, geosphere and engineering, with RWM鈥檚 experts on-hand to answer questions from families, school children and science enthusiasts.
The RWM stand at New Scientist Live 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.
People enjoying the VR equipment at RWMs New Scientist Live stand 2019
RWM鈥檚 Technical Director Mohammed Sammur, said:
鈥淭he 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鈥檛 wait to do it all again next year鈥�.
To find out more about our mission to find a suitable site and a willing host community for a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) read .
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