Queen’s is partnering with green energy company Kinectrics Inc. to shape a future that goes beyond innovation.
Queen’s University and Kinectrics Inc. entered a 5-year agreement on Aug. 10 to collaborate on nuclear industry research, development, education, and innovation. The partnership will contribute to growing Canada’s nuclear energy industry, according to a press release.
The partnership will create learning opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate students at Queen’s in nuclear energy, including collaborative training and teaching, according to a Kinectrics press release.
“The vision of this partnership extends beyond technological innovations; it aims to nurture a pipeline of exceptional talent,” Kinectrics said.
The collaboration focuses on nuclear materials research and testing through Queen’s Reactor Materials Testing Laboratory (RMTL). The RMTL uses accelerator technology to mimic the experience of particles in a nuclear reactor.
In addition to partnering with Queen’s, Kinectrics’ is ing forces with Western University, Ontario Tech, and Toronto Metropolitan University.
“This relationship will be further strengthened through the MoU, allowing us to work towards shared goals in helping to shape the role of nuclear power in Canada’s energy transition,” Vice-Principle (Research) Nancy Ross said in the Kinectrics press release.
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Morgan Brown (Sci '85)
Great news!
It was at Queen’s that I was first introduced to nuclear science and technology, in two courses offered in fourth-year mechanical engineering. After completing a master’s (Carleton) I got a job with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, and have just retired after a very rewarding 33-year career; I have emeritus status with Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, which operates AECL’s labs.
Now I’m on to other things, namely heading up the volunteer Society for the Preservation of Canada’s Nuclear Heritage, which operates a museum in Deep River, Ontario. We try to tell Canada’s Nuclear Story – Past, Present and Future.