North West YGN Speaking Competition

Coronavirus – Covid-19

Due to the developing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation we have little option but to postpone this event under the current circumstances with a view to rescheduling it as soon as conditions permit. 

For any delegates who have registered and paid for their place(s), please be assured that your registration and payment will remain valid for the rescheduled date for this event. To keep up to date with the Nuclear Institute’s updates on rescheduled dates, please follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn or by visiting: www.nuclearinst.com/Events

The Young Generation Network (YGN) in association with the Nuclear Institute North West Branch, invite you to take part in: 

YGN Speaking Competition

Thursday 3rd May 2018
18:00 – 21:00 (Networking and refreshments from 17:30)
The Centre, Birchwood Park, Warrington, WA3 6AE

Flyer available here

1st Prize - £300
2nd Prize - £200
3rd Prize - £100

Entries are now closed.

Come and support the North West Finalists!

Samantha Mary Ree
Terminator: Rise of the Clean-Up Machines

Sarah O'Sullivan
Nuclear NIMBYs: The Psychology of Nuclear Energy

Benjamin Pilling
Does Nuclear Have a Future in the UKs Energy Mix?

Kate Wallace
Nuclear Energy Capture: One Man's Waste is Another Man's Power

John Bintu
Vitrification of High Level Waste in the UK

Sebastian Beck
The Ultimate Tragedy of the Commons: Nuclear Power and the Global Energy Challenge

The Competition
The competition is open to everyone under the age of 37 at the time of the competition. The competition is open to members and non-members of the NI.
The winner then goes forward to take part in the National YGN Speaking Competition, along with the winners of other NI regional branches. The winner and both runner’s up will be invited to the North West Branch Annual Dinner, taking place in Manchester on the 14th June 2018.

The National Competition will be held in the autumn of 2018, with further cash prizes and the opportunity to present at the YGN Seminar preceding the YGN Annual Dinner in 2018.

The Subject Matter
We encourage you to present a talk on:
"Nuclear Energy"
For those of you wishing to present a ‘commercial or sensitive’ subject, we remind you of the importance of OBTAINING PERMISSION FROM YOUR EMPLOYER/UNIVERSITY in advance.

The Experience
The aim is to give you the opportunity to gain valuable experience in communication skills in front of a live audience. Emphasis is placed on presentation rather than the written word and the ability to handle questions from the audience. There will also be the opportunity for networking.

The Application
All you have to do is submit a title and 200 word synopsis on your chosen subject, together with the details requested in the table below. The synopsis will give the judges a flavour of what to expect. The six most interesting synopses judged by the organising committee will be invited to attend and present at the final on 3rd May 2018.
Please note applications are now closed.

If you have any questions please contact Melissa via email Melissa.loyley@nnl.co.uk