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A New Era Begins

…sector of its operations to the new British Technology Centre. Over 40 years ago, nuclear research and development began in multi-purpose laboratories on the Sellafield site. At the end of…

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NNL Designated as the UK’s First IAEA Collaborating Centre

…extensive body of work and capability which exists in NNL and across the UK, much of which has been enabled by the UK’s commitment to nuclear innovation via the Advanced…

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UKNNL and Bangor University partnership to power North Wales’ nuclear expertise and technology

…to collaborate and support the provision of technical expertise, research capabilities and innovation to enable the successful delivery of projects like Wylfa and seize the golden age of nuclear.” Julianne…

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UK-Japan partnership to accelerate the UK’s nuclear future

…such tremendous challenges alone. I believe that international co-operation among like-minded states such as the UK and Japan is crucial to maximise the commercialisation of nuclear energy research and development.”…

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Response to government confirmation of high temperature gas reactors (HTGRs) as technology of choice

…Stagg Field in Chicago, USA, it is a further signal of the resurgence of nuclear that HTGRs have been announced as the UK’s Advanced Modular Reactor (AMR) technology of choice…

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A successful year of collaboration

…moved into the nuclear sector, it has been great to learn what has already been delivered through collaboration between NNL and Sellafield Ltd. From bringing forward innovative technologies to building…

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UKNNL and EDF are Keeping Britain’s Lights On 

…mission to enable and deliver nuclear outcomes for government and support growth of the UK nuclear sector, UKNNL’s role is to carry out research to continue securing the safe operation of nuclear…

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Response to launch of Great British Nuclear in the Spring Budget

…launch of Great British Nuclear, it will help pave the way for the science, innovation and enterprise needed for the nuclear sector to play its part in delivering energy security…

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Health and Nuclear Medicine

…to develop new treatments. By co-locating a facility for this with space for academic and clinical medical work, we could directly enable engagement and access to materials for research and…

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AMR Reactor Project

…Security and Net Zero, towards the design phase of the UK’s first modular high temperature gas reactor. We are keen to engage with industrial energy users to fully understand future…

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