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Associate Professor Ed Obad of the University of New South Wales (UNSW) reports a significant surge in students interested in nuclear engineering and related fields. At UNSW alone, about 60 students are actively constructing a fusion reactor—an ambitious project that underscores the burgeoning enthusiasm around nuclear technology. An additional 60 students have enrolled in a minor program dedicated to nuclear engineering, reflecting a broader recognition of the sector’s importance
"It's such a growing sector worldwide, and students are eager to learn the engineering and physics behind it," Obad explains. This trend highlights a global shift toward training a skilled workforce ready to support nuclear infrastructure.