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Inspiring women at WiN 2025

22 July 2025 Global News

Colleagues from across our sites represented Urenco at the annual Women in Nuclear (WiN) global conference in London last week.

The event was centred around the theme ‘Positively Nuclear, Influencing our Future’, with the goal of encouraging attendees to actively champion the benefits of nuclear energy.

Our Head of Strategy, Sarah Forman contributed to a panel discussion on debunking myths commonly associated with nuclear, for example, the misconception that the industry produces large amounts of dangerous waste. 

And our Incident and Injury Free Manager Sam Thompson, delivered a presentation about her experience as a woman entering the nuclear sector. It was entitled "A letter to my 18-year-old self", and her key message to women in the industry was: "Please do not suffer imposter syndrome. You have a right to be here."

Other highlights included powerful keynote speeches by Grace Stanke, Nuclear Engineer and former Miss America, on the need for more nuclear influencers - and double Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes who spoke about mental health, leadership and resilience.

In coordination with WiN UK, we were also pleased to fund the ticket of a delegate from Indonesia who had been unable to attend the event in previous years.   

At Urenco, we champion women in their pursuit of a career in nuclear. The WiN Global conference was therefore a fantastic opportunity to show our support for greater gender equity throughout the sector and exchange insights with industry partners.

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About Urenco

Urenco is an international supplier of enrichment services and fuel cycle products with sustainability at the core of its business. Operating in a pivotal area of the nuclear fuel supply chain for 50 years, Urenco facilitates zero carbon electricity generation for consumers around the world.

With its head office near London, UK, Urenco’s global presence ensures diversity and security of supply for customers through enrichment facilities in Germany, the Netherlands, the UK and the USA. Using centrifuge technology designed and developed by Urenco, and through the expertise of our people, the Urenco Group provides safe, cost effective and reliable services; operating within a framework of high environmental, social and governance standards, complementing international safeguards.

Urenco is committed to continued investment in the responsible management of nuclear materials; innovation activities with clear sustainability benefits, such as nuclear medicine, industrial efficiency and research; and nurturing the next generation of scientists and engineers.