Not only was the UK the first country in the World to develop nuclear power stations, it was also the country, which first had to deal with the consequences of a serious reactor accident when the Windscale Pile caught fire in 1957.  This early experience had a strong influence on the UK approach to nuclear safety, its regulation and the need for effective emergency arrangements.

During the almost 60 years that have elapsed since the Windscale accident, the UK's emergency planning has undergone continuous development, most recently following the experience from the 2011 Fukushima accident.

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Refreshments from 7pm.  Talk will start at 7:30pm.

This is a joint event with the IMechE and the Nuclear Institute.  To avoid over booking and to help us to reduce the signing-in queue at the entrance, please register for ticket(s) using the booking option on this page.