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After graduating from Queen Mary University of London in 2016 with a Physics degree, Henry spent 6 years with the National Nuclear Laboratory supporting the UK’s Advanced Gas Reactor fleet through post irradiation evaluation of fuel and graphite. During this time, he led several innovation projects and was involved in various company-wide communities of practice and completed his post graduate award in Science & Technology Leadership at Liverpool University. Henry was an editor for the Nuclear Institute’s Nuclear Future journal and is a chartered physicist through the Institute of Physics.
Now working in external communication for World Nuclear Association Henry’s role is to engage with a range of stakeholders such as the press and media, policy and decision makers. He coordinates and creates content for articles, interviews, and policy papers as well as organizing event programmes for external engagements. In 2024 Henry attended World Nuclear University Summer Institute in Brazil.
Henry’s early career highlights include being part of a team that came runners-up in the Spark Contest in 2018, a Franco-British competition for young professionals in the energy sector, winning the National Skills Academy Nuclear (NSAN) Science Graduate of the year in 2019, and facilitating sessions at The Global Forum on Innovation for the Future of Nuclear Energy in South Korea in 2019. More recently, first through volunteered with the UK YGN in Glasgow in 2021, and after moving to World Nuclear Association, he has regularly attended the UN climate Conferences (COP) advocating for nuclear energy.
Professor Adrian Bull is President of the Nuclear Institute and Associate Director and BNFL Chair in Nuclear Energy and Society at the Dalton Nuclear Institute, part of The University of Manchester. His focus is on Government policy around nuclear and energy, and on stakeholder and community engagement on nuclear issues.
In addition to his University role, Adrian is a Senior Advisor at US-based nuclear communications consultancy Full On Communications and he is the UK Government’s representative on the OECD-Nuclear Energy Agency High-level Group on Stakeholder Engagement, Trust, Transparency and Social Sciences.
Adrian has an Engineering degree from the University of Cambridge. He joined British Nuclear Fuels Limited (BNFL) where he held a series of technical roles before moving into the areas of strategy and energy policy.
In 2006 he left BNFL and joined Westinghouse as Stakeholder Relations Manager for the UK – a role which later expanded to cover Europe, Middle East and Africa. He joined the UK National Nuclear Laboratory in 2012 as External Relations Director, and worked there until 2022 – the last 18 months on a part-time basis alongside his position at Manchester.
Adrian was awarded an MBE in the 2018 New Years Honours List for his work on public understanding of nuclear energy issues.
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.