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Preston Scientist Awarded MBE for Pioneering Work That Could Transform Cancer Treatment
One of our senior scientists, Dr Howard Greenwood, has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for services to Nuclear Waste Management – work that is quietly laying the foundations for a revolution in can
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UKNNL and The University of Manchester sign landmark nuclear partnership agreement
United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) and The University of Manchester have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalising a wide-ranging partnership to advance nuclear science, grow the UK’s nucle
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New International Collaboration for Advanced Nuclear Technology
In the first example of United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) delivering on its role set out in the government’s Advanced Nuclear Framework, it has welcomed the signing of two Memorandums of Cooperation (MoC) with
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Nuclear’s Moment: Dr Tim Gregory in Conversation with Minister Vallance
As Britain prepares for a new golden age of nuclear, UKNNL’s Dr Tim Gregory sat down with Nuclear Minister Lord Vallance to discuss what this means for our energy future, our economy, and the country’s long-term ambit
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UKNNL Strengthens Leadership with New Chief Financial Officer and Non-Executive Director
United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) has announced the appointment of Brian Tenner as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Mandy Clarke as a Non-Executive Director, further strengthening UKNNL’s leadership as the
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Showcasing science that’s cleaning up the UK’s nuclear legacy
The United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) has published its Environmental Restoration Public Interest Reinvestment report for 2024-25, setting out the breadth of science and technology work being carried out to suppo
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UKNNL and EDF are Keeping Britain’s Lights On
United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL)’s six-year contract with EDF to provide vital engineering services is up and running, and it’s helping to keep Britain’s nuclear
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How does curiosity connect the best of British Science?
By Gareth Headdock, Chief Science and Technology Officer and Deputy CEO, United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL)
This week is British Science week and, for 2026, the theme is curiosity: what’
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Britain’s Nuclear Moment: now is the time to turn energy into action
Gareth Headdock, Chief Science and Technology Officer and Deputy CEO at United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) reflects on recent developments across the nuclear sector.
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University of Manchester welcomed to Workington Laboratory
United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) welcomed the Vice Chancellor and President of the University of Manchester, Professor Duncan Ivison, to its Workington Laboratory last week.
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