Nuclear News Roundup Jan 15, 2019 Russian nuclear energy corporation, Rosatom, has announced that applications are now open for scholarships in nuclear for African students to help develop the next generation of African nuclear scientists and engineers. Esi-africa.com As the industry awaits the decision on the future of Wylfa Newydd nuclear plant, the UK government is set to rethink its nuclear strategy after the failure of other projects such as the NuGen’s Moorside plant. Newcivilengineer.com The ANC’s election manifesto for 2019 has gone big on renewable energy – with zero mention of the country’s previous nuclear plans. Businesstech.co.za The survival of a key nuclear arms control treaty was cast further in doubt Tuesday after the US and Russia blamed each other for pushing the agreement to the brink of collapse. France24.com
