University of Birmingham Sees Surge of Nuclear Technology Students

In an article about the potential of Thorium reactors, Dr. Paul Norman of the University of Birmingham had this to say about the state of nuclear education in the U.K.

"If you want evidence that nuclear power is back on the agenda, then take a look at what's happening at universities. Our Masters course on the Physics and Technology of Nuclear Reactors was launched 50 years ago, and this year we've got 36 students - the most we've ever had, almost double the previous highest number which was 19 students back in 1957.

I hope they study hard. We're going to need them.

UPDATE: More good news for the U.K. nuclear work force.

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