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Bay Hydrogen Hub project gets major boost

An EDF led consortium to utilise innovative technology which uses nuclear generated heat and electricity to create hydrogen for asphalt and cement sites, has won government backing.

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UK’s National Nuclear Laboratory set to speak at COP27 climate change panels in Egypt  

National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) will be participating in the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27), including two events on Energy Day which will take place on 15 November at Sharm el Sheikh International Congress Center.

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NNL joins UK space community at Leicester Space Park

UoL – Space Park Leicester – Art Show

The National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) has opened a new presence at Space Park Leicester, joining others at the base for UK space researchers and businesses.

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NNL welcomes Nuclear Sector Hub launch

NNL is delighted to launch the Nuclear Sector Hub – with our Chief Information Security Officer leading the initiative.

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NNL’s Robert Alford becomes the Nuclear Institute’s youngest Fellow

After recently returning to National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) from a two-year secondment at the Nuclear Innovation and Research Office (NIRO), Robert Alford has achieved an incredible milestone in his career.

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NDA PhD bursary 2023

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) is requesting applications to its PhD bursary scheme.

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Turn ideas into discoveries on our graduate development programme

Our 2023 Graduate Programme is now open for applications.

As the UK’s national lab for nuclear fission, the most important asset for our future success is our people.

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CLOSING 7TH OCTOBER: academic access call to support Nuclear Decommissioning Authority’s mission

NNL is currently welcoming proposals from university academics for access to NNL facilities, equipment and capabilities across our sites as listed on pages 45-69 of the NIRO UK Nuclear Fission R&D Catalogue.

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NNL and partners welcome leading experts at Hot Laboratories event in the heart of Manchester

National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) was delighted to host world-leading experts at the 58th meeting of the Hot Laboratories and Remote Handling working group (Hotlab).

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US Assistant Secretary Kathryn Huff being told about the Rig Hall at NNL's Preston facility by Senior Waste Residue Chemist, Tahera Docrat

US Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy visits NNL

Dr Kathryn Huff, Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy at the US Department of Energy (DOE) was welcomed to National Nuclear Laboratory’s (NNL) Preston facility this week.

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