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Videos became essential to communicating research. To allow you to reap the benefits of video tools, we produce bespoke video assets tailored to the needs of research institutions. Our AI-powered academic videos are designed to optimise factual accuracy, cost efficiency, and audience engagement. See samples of our work below and check this page regularly as we’ll be releasing new videos!
Virginia is particularly passionate about nuclear skills and education. She has actively supported initiatives with the National College for Nuclear and other industry partners, helping to open apprenticeships and training pathways that allow young people to build careers in advanced nuclear projects. Through school visits, public engagement, and events with the Young Generation Network (YGN), she encourages the next generation to explore opportunities in the sector.
In parliament, she chaired the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Small Modular Reactors and contributed to policy discussions that support sustainable investment and delivery of UK nuclear projects. Her advocacy is rooted in a clear vision: strengthening skills pipelines, increasing public understanding of nuclear, and ensuring a sustainable energy future powered by advanced nuclear technology.
With more than 15 years of experience advising governments, industry, academic networks and non-profits on climate policy and energy transitions—including senior advisory roles in the UK Government—Kirsty is widely respected for bridging scientific rigour, strategic insight and public engagement. She serves on the UK Government’s Nuclear Innovation Research and Advisory Board (NIRAB) and sits on multiple international advisory boards, helping shape policy and innovation frameworks for advanced nuclear technologies.
Kirsty also co-founded Energy for Humanity (EfH), one of the first pro-nuclear environmental organisations, advocating for equitable and effective clean energy solutions worldwide. Her work integrates technical expertise with effective communication, empowering new generations to understand and champion nuclear science as a vital part of a sustainable energy future.
Co-founder and CEO at OxCo
Harry McAlister is the Founder of The Nuclear Challenge, a dynamic communications movement accelerating public support for nuclear energy through innovative storytelling and education.
His pioneering work on vitamin D awareness reached tens of millions of people, across 150 countries in 15 languages. As CEO of OxCo, he is partnering with Oxford University Innovation to leverage AI, social media and video strategies to drive awareness, advocacy and action on important ideas. He has run campaigns for The World Bank, Princeton, OECD, London School of Economics, and the University of Oxford.
Harry’s passion for nuclear advocacy stems from its potential to transform health, economy, and environment, making complex science accessible and inspiring widespread adoption of clean and abundant nuclear solutions.
Virginia is particularly passionate about nuclear skills and education. She has actively supported initiatives with the National College for Nuclear and other industry partners, helping to open apprenticeships and training pathways that allow young people to build careers in advanced nuclear projects. Through school visits, public engagement, and events with the Young Generation Network (YGN), she encourages the next generation to explore opportunities in the sector.
In parliament, she chaired the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Small Modular Reactors and contributed to policy discussions that support sustainable investment and delivery of UK nuclear projects. Her advocacy is rooted in a clear vision: strengthening skills pipelines, increasing public understanding of nuclear, and ensuring a sustainable energy future powered by advanced nuclear technology.
Internationally, Michelle has represented the nuclear industry as a speaker and panelist at the OECD Nuclear Working Session on Technical Applications of Heat, Canada-UK Nuclear Day (UK), Climate Week (NYC), the IAEA General Conference (Vienna), and Women in Nuclear Canada (Ottawa).
Prior to Deloitte, she worked for the Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA), supporting strategic vision, engagement, and policy advisory for over 100 organizations across the nuclear value chain. Michelle also held roles at the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), supporting communications, policy, and international relations on pivotal nuclear files.
Her work on the Clean Energy Ministerial Task Team, for the Government of Canada, earned her an Interdepartmental Award for her work on advancing policies to support the Canadian energy ecosystem. She also led communications and engagement for the Clean Energy Ministerial Secretariat, collaborating with over twenty country representatives. Michelle is passionate about the social impact of energy innovation and has profiled industry-leading initiatives, including MIT and DOE’s Accident Tolerant Fuels program and Cameco’s community engagement successes.
Her educational background includes Atmospheric Physics, Journalism and Investment Management.
Professor Wade Allison is an Emeritus Professor of Physics at the University of Oxford and a leading voice in nuclear physics and radiation safety. His pioneering research in particle physics at CERN and medical applications of ionizing radiation has informed global standards on radiation’s minimal risks, debunking fears amplified by incidents like Chernobyl and Fukushima. Author of Radiation and Reason (2009) and Nuclear is for Life (2015), he argues passionately for nuclear energy as a safe, essential tool for combating climate change, having lectured worldwide—including to Japanese communities post-Fukushima—to shift public perception. As a Fellow of Keble College, Professor Allison continues to educate policymakers and the public on why embracing nuclear power is vital for a low-carbon future.
Ilka holds a B.A in Political Science (Sciences Po), a joint Master’s degree in Social Sciences (ENS/EHESS, Paris) and a Ph.D. in Sociology from the École Normale Supérieure de Paris. She studied at Princeton and worked as a postdoc at UPenn (USA) before joining the University of Oxford in 2018. Currently a research fellow at Kellogg College, Ilka collaborates with several Oxford departments and teaches research methods, based on her extensive experience in supervising research projects in Asia, Africa, America, and Europe.
Ilka brings to OxCo her knowledge of research institutions and her understanding of scholars’ language, objectives, and perspective. She also contributes her extensive experience in organising and running academic events and her passion for the dissemination of research findings, within academia and beyond.
Specialising in science communication, Dominique played a key role in the development of La Cité des Sciences in Paris (France). Deputy Director of the Exhibition and Head of the Museological Projects Section, she was in charge of the design and production of all of the permanent and temporary exhibitions of Universcience – a consortium hosting major exhibitions, performances, shows, as well as a range of interactive activities for the general public. In collaboration with academic researchers and communications specialists, Dominique supervised over 20 major projects enabling the translation of rigorous research into engaging visual content and events.
Trained in Maths and Natural Sciences, with a background in architecture, Dominique works on a wide range of projects ranging from genetics and geology to political sciences and modern media. Today, she brings to OxCo over 30 years of experience in making high quality research accessible and engaging to various audiences.