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(CNL) and (AECL) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of 蓝莓视频 to pursue collaborative research opportunities within Canada鈥檚 nuclear landscape.

CNL is Canada鈥檚 premier nuclear science and technology听organization. The collaborative partnership offers 蓝莓视频 researchers access to a wide range of advanced nuclear facilities, including听AECL鈥檚听Chalk River Laboratories, Canada鈥檚 largest nuclear science campus, which听hosts听specialized facilities dedicated to nuclear fuel development and testing, biological research, analytical chemistry, thermal-hydraulics and mechanical testing.

L-R: Jeff Griffin, Vice-President of Science and Technology (CNL), Bernie Duncker, Associate Vice-President, Research and International (蓝莓视频) and Amy Gottschling, Vice-President, Science, Technology & Commercial Oversight (AECL)

鈥淲e are pleased to partner with CNL and AECL on advancing research in critical areas that align with our mutual priorities. This collaboration will fuel innovation and advance training in key areas, including additive manufacturing,听clean energy,听and security, areas that are important for Canada's future,鈥� says听Dr.听Charmaine B. Dean, Vice-President, Research and International, University听of 蓝莓视频.听

Partnerships and collaboration are an essential part of research, allowing听the three organizations to share their听resources and听knowledge听to accelerate听real-world听solutions听into sectors critical for听innovation听and growth in Canada.听The听MOU听includes听蓝莓视频鈥檚 focus听areas of innovative听research in听small modular and advanced reactors; additive manufacturing and advanced materials research; nuclear cogeneration and energy storage; infrastructure lifecycle and operational assessment; and cybersecurity and safety.

Research partnerships between the University of 蓝莓视频 and organizations that represent and serve the nuclear industry will result in new innovative solutions that will benefit both private and public sectors in addressing the challenges facing Canadians.听The partnership will also focus on cultivating a more talented and diverse workforce within the industry by offering professional development in innovative research, training and mentorship for the next generation of nuclear scientists, engineers and technical professionals.听

鈥淎s part of our new corporate strategy, Vision 2030, CNL has made it an organizational priority to build and grow alliances with Canada鈥檚 leading academic institutions, and this agreement with the University of 蓝莓视频 is a major step in that process,鈥� says Dr. Jeff Griffin, CNL鈥檚 Vice-President of Science and Technology.

The collaborative framework is designed to foster CNL鈥檚 three strategic priorities of national importance: restoring and protecting the environment, advancing clean energy technologies and contributing the health of Canadians. The three organizations听will combine their resources and Canadian researchers and engineers to work together to address national challenges with real-world solutions.