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David Campbell brings policy experience to Nuclear Innovation Institute
He joins as the first Director of the Bruce Power Centre for Next Generation Nuclear The Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) is pleased to...
Dec 7, 20202 min read
NII announces the creation of Environment@NII program to host environmental and health research
Celebrating World Nuclear Energy Day with world-class research On the occasion of World Nuclear Day, the Nuclear Innovation Institute...
Dec 2, 20202 min read
A better understanding of radiation: nuclear science from the inside out
What effects does radiation have on our development before we’re even born? What effect does it have on our health down the road as...
Dec 2, 20203 min read
A strong, healthy future starts in Canada’s Clean Energy Frontier
Building back better—like Bruce, Grey and Huron As we come to the end of a long and difficult year, uncertainty about the future is...
Nov 23, 20203 min read
Happy Fibonacci Day!
What does a 12th century mathematician have to do with a pineapple? Today is Fibonacci Day—November 23, or 11/23, the first numbers in...
Nov 23, 20201 min read
Seizing Ontario’s opportunity to become a world leader in hydrogen
New report explores made-in-Ontario hydrogen potential Ontario has a historic opportunity to be a global leader in developing a clean...
Nov 18, 20202 min read
Next Generation Nuclear Centre sets first goals
Hydrogen, new nuclear projects key to reaching net-zero emissions The newly formed Bruce Power Centre for Next Generation Nuclear has...
Nov 13, 20202 min read
Celebrating STEAM Day—the NII way!
November 8 is STEAM Day, where people of all ages and interests celebrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Here at the...
Nov 8, 20202 min read
Clean Energy Frontier: building a bright future for Ontario starts right here in Bruce, Grey & Huron
Like the rest of the world, Ontario has come face-to-face with two converging crises: it must rebuild strongly from the health and...
Oct 26, 20203 min read
It’s Nuclear Science Week—meet NII’s nuclear scientist!
As we mark #NuclearScienceWeek 2020, we’re chatting with Dr. Eric Johnston, NII’s Chief Innovation Officer. During this international...
Oct 22, 20201 min read
Bruce Power unveils NZ-2050 strategy to contribute to a Net-Zero Canada
Speaking today to the Empire Club of Canada, Bruce Power President & CEO Mike Rencheck announced ‘NZ-2050,’ the company’s strategy to...
Oct 14, 20203 min read
Leveraging proven solutions and practical steps to reduce emissions and grow the economy
(TORONTO – October 6, 2020) The Green Ribbon Panel released its final report today highlighting the need for strong, innovative policies...
Oct 6, 20203 min read
Introducing the Centre for Next Generation Nuclear
We are excited to announce the introduction of the Centre for Next Generation Nuclear, coming from our Founding Members, Bruce Power, and...
Aug 21, 20201 min read
NII’s Centre for Next Generation Nuclear explores the path to a clean energy future
SMRs, Hydrogen & The Future of Energy Port Elgin, Ontario August 20, 2020 In the global race to reduce the worst impacts of climate...
Aug 20, 20203 min read
McMaster to spearhead collaborative project towards resilient Canadian medical isotope supply chain
(TORONTO – August 12, 2020) In June, the Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council (CNIC) and Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) announced a joint...
Aug 13, 20203 min read
Meeting our climate change goals
The role of carbon capture and storage Reducing carbon emissions requires driving innovation in all energy sectors, not just nuclear...
Jul 24, 20201 min read
NII is pleased to welcome OCNI as its newest Friend
July 13th, 2020 The Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCNI) and the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) signed a Memorandum of...
Jul 13, 20202 min read
Mourning the passing of Frank Saunders
All of us who work at the Nuclear Innovation Institute were shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden death over the weekend of Frank...
Jul 6, 20201 min read
The Nuclear Innovation Institute will offer a memorable, virtual summer camp experience to students
June 23, 2020 – Port Elgin Summer camps create some of the best memories of childhood and it should be no different for kids this year –...
Jun 23, 20203 min read
Bruce Power partners with the Nuclear Innovation Institute to inspire local students
June 19, 2020 – Port Elgin, Ontario Bruce Power today announced plans to run its public educational programs in collaboration with the...
Jun 19, 20203 min read
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