Café Scientifique discusses nuclear energy for future energy

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Tue Jun 16 2015 12:00:00 GMT+1200 (New Zealand Standard Time)

Café Scientifique discusses nuclear energy for future energy

Tuesday, 16 June 2015, 11:24 am
Press Release: Waikato University

Café Scientifique discusses nuclear energy for future energy requirements

Nuclear engineer Dr Hanno van der Merwe will lead a discussion about New Zealand’s nuclear energy needs for future energy requirements at the next Café Scientifique in Tauranga. The presentation discusses the basic principles behind nuclear power generation, its operational and safety issues and what options exist today. Dr Van de Merwe will also talk about how employing nuclear energy requires a huge commitment by the public and their government to all aspects of the nuclear energy cycle.

Dr Van der Merwe works for Ballance Agri-Nutrients in Mount Maunganui and is responsible for developing new industrial and agricultural chemical products. He is a former nuclear scientist and holds a PhD in physics and degrees in chemistry and engineering.

Café Scientifique is on Monday, June 22. Doors are open from 6.30pm for a 7pm start at the Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club, 90 Keith Allen Drive, Sulphur Point, Tauranga. Entry is $5 and refreshments are provided. For more information visit: www.waikato.ac.nz/go/cafescientifique.

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