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NNL sponsors 100 school children to attend New Scientist Live

…Government and New Build concluded; “We were very pleased to be able to promote an interest in STEM subjects and encourage children to consider future careers as scientists and engineers.”…

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UK and Japanese national nuclear laboratories renew cooperation to accelerate science and innovation

…Science and Innovation), reflects the importance of nuclear science and innovation within UK and Japanese national energy strategies. For more than two decades, there have been exchange visits between NNL…

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Mark Laird – Apprentice Challenge 2014

…Engine – Mark Laird I worked in a team of six as part of the apprentice challenge to design, research, construct and present a visual demonstration piece for children/young adult’s…

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Major Investment Announced in NNL Research Facilities

…to the global “top table” of nuclear nations. Our Phase 3 capability is the envy of many international visitors who have viewed the facility over recent years, and will help…

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RadBall on Reuters TV

Reuters TV recently visited NNL at our Preston Laboratory to record a news item featuring RadBall. RadBall is NNL’s novel, passive, radiation detection device which provides 3D visualisation of radiation…

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NNL Welcomes Workington MP Sue Hayman to View Innovative Decommissioning Work

…exactly a year ago. Sue has a keen interest in nuclear matters, too, as co-chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Nuclear Energy. She toured around the facility meeting…

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NNL and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) strengthen the relationship between the two laboratories in a collaboration agreement for advanced nuclear fuel.

…Particle Fuel Programme in the UK. UK Government funding has already enabled NNL to produce coated particle fuel (CPF) at scale in its laboratory in Preston, England, and this will…

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UKNNL celebrates excellence in health and safety with esteemed industry recognition

…shaping safer, healthier workplaces. UKNNL has distinguished itself by cultivating a strong safety culture throughout the entire organisation. This culture is characterised by a proactive approach to risk management, where…

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Nexia Solutions (formerly NSTS) hosts Generation IV System Steering Committee

…in 2000. Today, it groups leading organisations from ten member countries plus Euratom, with the aim of developing innovative nuclear systems (reactors and fuel cycles) likely to reach technical maturity…

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NNL is seeking Non-Executive Directors

…Directors and five Non-Executive Directors, including Sir Andrew Mathews, the Chair. All Non-Executive Directors are expected to make a substantial contribution in all Board discussions including the vison, values and…

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