Two of our talented Sixth Form students are heading off to Japan this summer after winning a competition through the NDA.
Ava M and Ace S both in Year 12 were successful, along with only two other students from Cumbria. They will now join a small cohort of students & delegates in Japan in the summer for the NDF International Workshop.
NDF is a Japanese organisation, that was established after the 2011 tsunami, to ensure that appropriate compensation was given to the victims of the Fukushima accident (caused by the tsunami).
The NDF International Forum has been held annually since 2016. It brings together local Fukushima residents, Japanese & international experts, engineers, scientists and decision makers.
The NDF STEAM Workshop Competition was held in May, and involved students submitting a presentation, including an introduction video. The presentation included:
- What students know about the civil nuclear industry, with a focus on Japan and Fukushima Daiichi
- What students hope to gain from the experience
- What students think you could contribute to the workshop
- Include a 1 minute video introducing themselves, their interests, why they want to take part.
Ava is looking forward to the experience and said:
“The trip focuses on the theme ‘looking back at progress and forward into the future’ and includes community and expert sessions as well as a visit to Fukushima Daiichi. We will explore Fukushima’s recovery and take part in discussions with residents, experts, and international case studies on future challenges and long-term planning.”
“I’m really excited to experience Japanese culture firsthand and to visit the Fukushima Daiichii Nuclear Power Plant. I’m especially looking forward to learning more about Fukushima and seeing firsthand how the area has changed, recovered, and adapted over time. It’s an amazing opportunity to gain new experiences and broaden my perspective.”
Ace is also excited for the trip and comments:
“From the information me and Ava have been given so far, it is a sponsored trip with the NDA including a three-day workshop, and a visit to the Fukushima nuclear disaster site.”
“The theme is about looking back on progress and forward into the future with discussions with experts about a long-term strategy to helping the nuclear disaster site. For the rest of the time there in Japan, we have been told we can go sight-seeing around Tokyo.”
“I personally feel excited. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity, and look forward to learning a lot about the nuclear industry from experts around the world, which is a sector I would like to pursue a career in.”
