II. The Future of Nuclear Energy in the UK Back to 'Birmingham Policy Commissions' The second Birmingham Policy Commission evaluated the role of nuclear power generation beyond the present horizon, exploring technical, environmental, political, sociological and economic factors. About the Commission More about the background and context for the Commission Commissioners Find out who the Commissioners were Commission Launch An introduction to the Commission by Professor Professor Martin Freer Commission events: A fringe event at the 2012 Labour party conference: ‘Is nuclear energy the answer?’ “Nuclear Energy in the UK: What does the future hold?” A public debate held in Westminster to explore Commission themes (March 2012) "What should be the role of nuclear power in a secure future energy supply?" A public presentation by Professor Martin Freer at the Lunar Society (January 2012). Read a summary of the discussion (PDF - 89.0 KB) and view the presentation (PDF - 12.5 MB). Related Links: The Birmingham Centre for Nuclear Education and Research Birmingham Perspective – 'Is new nuclear build in the UK a step forwards or backwards?' Birmingham Brief – ‘Nuclear decay? Big challenges ahead for energy and waste’ Birmingham Brief - 'The need for a roadmap for nuclear policy' Birmingham Brief – 'What future for the nuclear industry?' Climate Answers Birmingham Policy Commissions Find out more about the five other Policy Commissions The Commission report: Read the Commission Report Read comment pieces written by members of the Commission. Contact Professor Martin Freer Email freerm@adf.bham.ac.uk