About NI

Nuclear Institute Committee Structure

The British Nuclear Energy Society, which was first established in 1962, is the leading UK learned body for all person interested in the Nuclear Sector.

About the Nuclear Institute

The British Nuclear Energy Society, which was first established in 1962, is the leading UK learned body for all person interested in nuclear energy.

Nuclear Energy, in this context, includes all aspects related to the use of nuclear fission and fusion and nuclear engineering and science in general, including decommissioning and waste arising.

The BNES functions almost completely by the contributions of volunteers who provide their experience and dedication to fulfil its objectives, which are:-

  • to advance knowledge on nuclear energy issues by providing the latest information and views to any interested parties.
  • to provide opportunities for meetings and debates locally, nationally and internationally for the advancement of knowledge in nuclear energy related issues.
  • to provide facilities for the presentation and publication of peer-reviewed papers on current issues in nuclear energy.
  • to promote increased public understanding of the issues surrounding the use of nuclear energy and support the public education activities of the industry.
  • to facilitate nuclear energy specific training and education in the UK.

The BNES has approximately 1400 members.

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Internal Structure of BNES

The British Nuclear Energy Society (BNES) was created in 1962. A Board of Trustees was formed to manage the Trust, which was registered with the Charity's Commission. The Board of Trustees comprises of:

  • The President
  • The Deputy President
  • The Honorary Treasurer
  • The immediate Past President
  • The Chairs of each Branch and YGN
  • Four elected Members
  • The Chair of the Events Committee
  • The Chair of the Education and training Committee
  • And any co-optees the Trustee Board deems beneficial

The Board of Trustees manages the day to day activities of the organisation.

The Secretary of the BNES is located at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and some secretarial support is provided through this route. Secretarial support is also provided by the Institution of Nuclear Engineers (INucE) with whom BNES are developing strong links.

BNES Ltd. is the trading arm of the Trust. The principal activities of the company are to organise conferences and seminars and the publication of books and journals.

BNES Organisation

The BNES is organised on an international, national and a local basis. It is a member of the European Nuclear Society (ENS) and has a representative on the Board of ENS and also on its Programme Committee.

The objectives of the BNES are achieved through the national roles of four Central Committees and the YGN, and more locally through the present ten Regional Branch Committees. The appropriate degree of coordination is encouraged through the Board of Trustees to which they are accountable.

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