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New insights into high temperature oxidation of superfine nuclear graphite for future clean energy
New research from the UK National Nuclear Laboratory and the University of Liverpool has used a novel technique to explore how thermal oxidation affects the structure of a key component of nuclear reactors.
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Make safety seen – INWED23
Today marks International Women in Engineering Day (23 June) and National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is celebrating the amazing work that our female engineers are doing to support lives and livelihoods every day.
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Homing in on effective separation of radionuclides to fuel a circular economy
Nuclear scientists are on a mission to help create a circular economy where “waste” is a useful resource.
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NNL’s Fiona Rayment appointed NI President
The Nuclear Institute (NI) has today announced its new President for the 2024-2025 year will be Dr Fiona Rayment OBE FNucI.
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Committing to improve the nuclear sector’s gender balance
8 June, 2023 – Paris – A new OECD Recommendation will help governments to attract more women into the nuclear sector and develop more female leaders, ensuring its sustainability and contribution to net zero.
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UK and Japanese national nuclear laboratories renew cooperation to accelerate science and innovation
The UK and Japanese national laboratories for nuclear science – the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) – have extended a Technical Co-operation Agreement.
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Response to Powering Up Britain
Read our response to today’s Powering Up Britain announcements from NNL’s CEO Paul Howarth.
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NNL wins international health and safety accolade
We fought off stiff international competition to scoop the Sector Award for Research and Development.
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NNL welcomes appointment of Ann Cormack as Non-Executive Director
National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) welcomes the announcement that Ann Cormack has been appointed as Non-Executive Director (NED), replacing Claire Flint on the NNL Board from 21 April 2023.
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A successful year of collaboration
As the UK’s national laboratory for nuclear fission, we are proud to have a close partnership with Sellafield Ltd.
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