12.12.24
The Nuclear Institute publishes new industry-wide standards to set the benchmark for professionalism in the nuclear sector. The aim: to make sure that all those in the sector can get recognition for their expertise.
The Nuclear Professional...
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10.12.24
Carol Tansley, Vice-President, Projects of X-Energy has been awarded the prestigious Pinkerton Prize for the best technical paper in the Nuclear Future journal.
The Pinkerton Prize, awarded in memory of JB Pinkerton, recognises author...
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11.10.24
Nuclear Institute members were invited over the summer to vote for new members to join the Board of Trustees. We were delighted to have received 7 nominations by the closing date. We can now reveal the results, with the following candidates...
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01.10.24
Do you know someone who has recently completed a PhD in nuclear science and engineering?
The European Nuclear Society (ENS) organises an annual Award to recognise an outstanding PhD thesis work. The ENS High Scientific Council (...
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20.09.24
SocEnv was launched in 2002 to champion competence in environmental practices across sectors. The first objective was to create a chartered designation to professionalise this work – and so, Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) was born in 20...
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21.06.24
Calling all Apprentices! The Nuclear Institute Young Generation Network is running an Apprentice Competition where you could have the chance to win up to £150!
For this competition, we would like you (either individually or in teams o...
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18.06.24
Dr Fiona Rayment OBE FNucI, President of the Nuclear Institute, has been awarded a Fellowship by the American Nuclear Society (ANS) at its Annual Conference taking place in Las Vegas.
The Fellowship recognises Dr Rayment as a world-re...
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17.06.24
Two members of the Nuclear Institute were acknowledged in the recent King’s Birthday Honours List. We congratulate them for their achievements and their dedication to advancing the nuclear energy sector.
Paul Howarth CEng FREng...
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06.06.24
As many members, volunteers and stakeholders will be aware, our CEO Sarah Beacock, will be leaving the NI at the end of July after seven and a half years with the institute.
From early 2017, Sarah has worked with successive truste...
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22.05.24
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has confirmed that Wylfa in Wales is their first choice for a further large-scale nuclear power plant.
This follows the announcement in March that Great British Nuclear was to bu...
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16.05.24
The Government-backed National Nuclear Strategic Plan for Skills – Building Skills for the Nation’s Nuclear Capability was formally launched at a reception in Westminster on Wednesday 15th May.
Devised by the Nuclear Skills Taskfo...
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25.03.24
The UK Government has announced a significant package of investment in skills, jobs and communities to reinforce the nuclear workforce and support 40,000 expected new jobs. This includes a commitment to more than £200m over the next decade...
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19.03.24
There was success for several of our members at the 2024 NSAN Skills Awards. The ceremony took place in Manchester on Friday 15th March and was the 16th year of the awards, now firmly established in the industry calendar.
Nuclear Instit...
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06.03.24
The UK Government has announced that Great British Nuclear (GBN) will buy the Wylfa and Oldbury sites for new nuclear projects in a £160m deal with current owners Hitachi.
The announcements, made in the Chancellor's budget, also...
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15.02.24
The 7th Modelling in Nuclear Science and Engineering Seminar aims to promote the development and applications of computational methods in nuclear sciences and engineering. This is to share good practices with the nuclear industry in developing n...
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01.02.24
DEADLINE EXTENDED: submit by 17th March
Introducing Innovate for Nuclear... I4N is a world-spanning annual contest where teams of students and young professionals present their new and innovative ideas on how to use nuclear (and/or interfac...
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11.01.24
The Nuclear Institute welcomes the publication of the Nuclear Roadmap which marks a clear ambition from the Government to make nuclear power a cornerstone of the UK’s Net Zero energy mix.
The roadmap offers some welcome details o...
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18.12.23
In a moment of great pride and achievement, Alastair Baker, alongside his esteemed team and co-authors, has been awarded the prestigious Pinkerton Prize for the best technical paper in the Nuclear Future journal of the Nuclear Institute. The rec...
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04.12.23
NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. an emerging microreactor and advanced nuclear technology company led by a world-class nuclear engineering team developing proprietary, portable, and carbon-free energy solutions, has joined the Nuclear Institute as a Cor...
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29.11.23
Matt Aukett, Chair of the NI Cumbria Branch, offers his reflections on representing the Nuclear Institute at a Gen2 careers event for apprentices in Workington, Cumbria.
Gen2 is a City & Guilds training provider specialising in th...
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01.10.23
Do you know someone who has recently completed a PhD in nuclear science and engineering?
The European Nuclear Society (ENS) organises an annual Award to recognize an outstanding PhD thesis work. The ENS High Scientific Council (...
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02.08.23
Rolls-Royce SMR has become the latest Company Member of the Nuclear Institute.
With locations in Derby, Manchester and Warrington, Rolls-Royce SMR is driving forward the vision to deliver clean, affordable energy for all by deploying...
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19.07.23
The NI welcomes the announcements of July 18th 2023 made by the Right Honourable Grant Shapps, Secretary of State Energy Security and Net Zero which amplify the ambitions of the UK Government to deliver up to 24GW of new nuclear build in the Uni...
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12.06.23
We are delighted to announce our new President for the 2024-2025 year will be Dr Fiona Rayment OBE FNucI of National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL). Her nomination was approved by the NI Board of Trustees at its March 2023 meeting, and she will take o...
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30.03.23
The UK Government today has confirmed further details about the creation of Great British Nuclear, including the appointment of Gwen Parry-Jones OBE HonFNucI as interim CEO.
The news came as part of the Powering Up Britain: Energy Security...
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16.03.23
The Nuclear Institute is delighted to welcome the University of Derby to its Educational Affiliate Scheme.
Our Educational Affiliate Scheme supports universities and Further Education establishments to deliver high quality nuclear education...
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15.03.23
The Nuclear Institute welcomes the news that the Government has launched its flagship body Great British Nuclear (GBN). This provides an opportunity for the UK nuclear industry to have an even greater impact on Net Zero.
The creation of GBN...
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08.03.23
A new report has been released by the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA), the first publicly available international data on gender balance in the nuclear sector.
Released on Wednesday 8th March to mark International Women's Day...
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17.01.23
The Nuclear Institute is delighted to welcome Sizewell C to its Company Membership Scheme.
Sizewell C is the proposed site for a new nuclear power station in Suffolk, is expected to create 10,000 highly skilled jobs during constructio...
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05.12.22
Following the success of previous editions of the ENS PhD Award, the European Nuclear Society as a Learned Society, organizes its annual Award to recognize an outstanding PhD thesis work. The ENS High Scientific Council (HSC)...
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02.12.22
The welcome announcement this week of UK Government funding for Sizewell C signals good news for people and skills development in the nuclear sector.
The Government’s £679 million investment in Sizewell C will support the pro...
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08.11.22
The theme of the seminar was “Together is Better: Collaboration for a Nuclear Future”. Highly skilled jobs for local people was a pivotal part of the discussion, with Virginia noting the success of the recent Anglesey Skills Day in W...
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24.10.22
The Science Council recently held its first ever policy conference titled The Science Council Climate Conference - The UK Pathway to Net-Zero. The event brought together Science Council members and other organisations from across the science and...
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29.09.22
A new report from Nuclear Waste Services highlights significant and long-term opportunities for a local workforce around a Geological Disposal Facility.
More than 4,000 jobs are set to be created during the siting and constructing of a de...
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11.08.22
Representatives of nuclear industry trade associations and professional societies have issued the following statement regarding the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine:
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) should be g...
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18.07.22
IAEA are pleased to inform you that the 3rd IAEA Maria Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) application period is now open and will close on September 30, 2022. To read more about the programme and eligibility...
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11.05.22
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has literally got his hands on the UK’s Nuclear Future after being provided with a copy of the Nuclear Institute’s member journal by Virginia Crosbie MP in Westminster.
As Nuclear takes an increasing...
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07.04.22
The Nuclear Institute warmly welcomes the Government’s plans to deploy British-built nuclear plants across the country to improve our energy security and provide reliable and affordable electricity to everyone in this United Kingdom.
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14.12.21
Following the success of previous editions of the ENS PhD Award, the European Nuclear Society as a Learned Society, organises its annual Award to recognise an outstanding PhD thesis work. The ENS High Scientific Council (HSC) acts as the Selection...
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14.12.21
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has today announced a two-year extension to its ground-breaking industrial partnership aimed at inspiring and supporting young people in the nuclear industry.
Chief Executive, David Peattie, annou...
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30.11.21
NUVIA has again been recognised for its approach to occupational safety and health by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) by securing the Order of Distinction, which recognises 24 consecutive years of Gold standard safety.
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09.11.21
Following today’s announcement by Rolls Royce SMR and the UK Government, Chris Ball, Managing Director – Nuclear & Power, Atkins, who led the civil, structural and architectural design of the RR SMR power station, sai...
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02.11.21
Updates 9 November 2022
The Role of Nuclear Energy in a Net Zero Future - discussion chaired by Hannah Paterson, YGN Chair
Sophie Zienkiewicz talks about the importance of Nuclear to Sky News
Please download our progra...
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06.10.21
Cast your mind back to primary school… You are 8 years old and your head is brimming with a whole host of exciting, unanswered questions. How does my kite soar up into the sky? What is it keeping my feet firmly on Earth rather than flying...
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09.08.21
With the release of the IPCC report today and the stark warning of a ‘code red for humanity’, the NI agrees that ‘catastrophe can be avoided if the world acts fast’. Recognising the great ambition for nuclear energy to pl...
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01.07.21
This week, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Nuclear Energy, with the support of the NIA, has published a new report, Net Zero Needs Nuclear: A Roadmap to 2024.
The Roadmap sets out the 10 urgent actions we need by...
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15.06.21
Smiles all round for the Nuclear Institute Young Generation Network (YGN) as they met with Ynys Môn’s MP Virginia Crosbie. On the agenda were discussions around the socio- economic benefits of nuclear energy and how, in collaboratio...
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01.06.21
World leading nuclear scientists and organisations call on Boris Johnson, Alok Sharma, Patricia Espinosa and world leaders to acknowledge nuclear’s crucial position alongside renewables
New call to ‘follow the science...
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01.06.21
Inclusion and Diversity in Nuclear annual conference returns and two new sponsors for IDN
IDN has announced the return of its annual conference on 15 July 2021.
The conference will be fully online and open for anyone to attend. Regist...
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06.04.21
Since 2019, co-founders Monica Mwanje of MM Creative Solutions and Callum Thomas of Thomas Thor have mainly funded IDN to provide a wealth of information, resources and events that have engaged so many across the nuclear industry.
Recent successe...
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30.03.21
The NI is delighted to announce its new President for the 2022-2023 years will be Jasbir Sidhu of Corporate Risk Associates Limited (CRA). His nomination was approved by the Board of Trustees at its December 2020 meeting and Jasbir has bee...
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26.03.21
In March, Rutherford Appleton Laboratories (RAL) held “Science in Your Future”, a careers event designed to give female GCSE students the opportunity to find out more about different careers available to them if they choose to progress...
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26.03.21
Engineers have a crucial role to play in achieving global goals and building a more sustainable world. A free, online event on 21 April will set out the big picture of how professional standards and guidance can support practising engineers, at al...
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22.02.21
A consortium led by ARC- the Edinburgh-based risk and safety solutions consultancy- has been selected by the Norwegian regulator, DSA, to be one of the few companies to support its activities related to nuclear safety and security over the next 2...
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01.02.21
Register for free online Nuclear Skills Festival
During the week of 22 to 26 March, join the Nuclear Skills Strategy Group, Women in Nuclear UK (WiN UK) and a host of expert speakers for an action-packed week of essential learning, inspiratio...
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22.01.21
The European Nuclear Society has launched its annual Award to recognise an outstanding PhD thesis work. The ENS High Scientific Council (HSC) acts as the Selection Committee for this prestigious award.
In 2020 the UK's ca...
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21.01.21
Apply for WiN UK Awards 2021
Applications are now open for our prestigious awards which recognise and celebrate those who have gone above and beyond to promote gender balance and diversity across the nuclear sector.
Deadline for submission...
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07.12.20
Nuclear Future technical journal for all members - to find out more about membership CLICK HERE
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30.11.20
Nuclear Modelling Seminar 2020
The Nuclear Institute’s 2020 Modelling in Nuclear Science and Engineering Seminar, originally scheduled for May but deferred to November and changed to an on-line platform, was success...
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30.11.20
UK wins in Europe!
We are delighted to bring you the news that the UK candidate has beaten nine other entrants for this year’s ENS HSC Award for best new PhD in nuclear. Dr Steph Thornber of NNL was selected by the...
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28.11.20
It is the YGN's role, as part of the professional body for the nuclear sector, to look ahead, to envisage a better world and a future in which our members and our industry will flourish. A large part of this involves collaborating with industry...
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28.11.20
It is the YGN's role, as part of the professional body for the nuclear sector, to look ahead, to envisage a better world and a future in which our members and our industry will flourish. A large part of this involves collaborating with industry...
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28.11.20
It is the YGN's role, as part of the professional body for the nuclear sector, to look ahead, to envisage a better world and a future in which our members and our industry will flourish. A large part of this involves collaborating with industry...
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28.11.20
It is the role of the Young Generation Network (YGN), as part of the professional body for the nuclear sector, to look ahead; to envisage a better world and a future in which our members and our industry will flourish.
1st November 2020 marks...
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30.09.20
The NI was pleased to ensure that the future of nuclear was included amongst the recommendations to the Chancellor of the Exchequer in a joint document from 43 engineering bodies via the Royal Academy of Engineering's National Energy Polic...
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29.09.20
YGN Community
Over the last few months, the YGN have been showcasing its volunteers, members and the early career nuclear professionals in the industry as part of its #YGNcommunity social media campaign.
We want to make YOU feel like p...
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29.09.20
Many NI members, and particularly those working on projects involving construction activities, are familiar with Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) cards. It’s the card that provides proof that individuals working on con...
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28.09.20
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has today launched a year-long partnership aimed at inspiring and supporting young people in the nuclear industry.
Chief Executive David Peattie announced the NDA’s partner...
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07.08.20
Engaging, enlightening and always a little bit quirky: This is Chain Reaction...
Back in April this year on a seemingly destined Zoom call, a collection of four driven, enthusiastic individuals started chatting about the good ol&rsq...
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29.07.20
We will shortly be commencing our 2020 audit of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Maintaining CPD records and reporting these on request is a requirement for maintaining your Nuclear Institute professional membership and, where app...
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02.07.20
Dear Stakeholder,
As part of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from Euratom, arrangements have been put in place to establish a domestic nuclear safeguards regime, to be run by the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR). The regime w...
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30.06.20
THE Science Council’s CPD Awards are back for 2020 to continue the celebration of outstanding CPD.
The CPD Awards are designed to celebrate outstanding professional development in science, showcasing examples of good practice an...
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29.06.20
Celebratory Engineering Visionaries
Inspiring Creative Minds
The Queen Elizabeth prize for Engineering is a global £1 million pounds that celebrates a ground-breaking innovation in engineering.
Nominations Toolkit
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17.06.20
It is the YGN's role, as part of the professional body for the nuclear sector, to look ahead, to envisage a better world and a future in which our members and our industry will flourish.
Times of great societal pressure and motivational shi...
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16.06.20
It is the YGN's role, as part of the professional body for the nuclear sector, to look ahead, to envisage a better world and a future in which our members and our industry will flourish.
Times of great societal pressure and motivational shi...
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16.06.20
It is the YGN's role, as part of the professional body for the nuclear sector, to look ahead, to envisage a better world and a future in which our members and our industry will flourish.
Times of great societal pressure and motivational shi...
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16.06.20
It is the YGN's role, as part of the professional body for the nuclear sector, to look ahead, to envisage a better world and a future in which our members and our industry will flourish.
Times of great societal pressure and motivational shi...
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15.06.20
It is the YGN's role, as part of the professional body for the nuclear sector, to look ahead, to envisage a better world and a future in which our members and our industry will flourish.
Times of great societal pressure and motivational...
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15.06.20
At the Nuclear Institute YGN, we understand the disruption that has been wrought upon the world by COVID 19 and like other professional bodies, we are dealing with the impact, rethinking our strategy and trying to foresee what the future will lo...
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05.06.20
COVID-19 has become a household name in the last few months. As of 3rd June 2020, there are over 6.5 million cases across the globe [1], COVID-19 is spreading at an alarming rate, manifesting fear among the masses. While scientists and rese...
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27.05.20
The European Nuclear Society High Scientific Council is comprised of 22 scientists from 16 countries. They met remotely on 22 April 2020 and have selected 4 our of 9 candidates to enter the final stage of which Dr Steph Thronber is o...
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20.05.20
[From top left clockwise] (1) Team 3 brainstorming with Business Undersecretary Nadhim Zahawi. (2) Team 4 presenting to the judging panel. (3) Group photo of all the Hackathon participants and facilitators with the Bu...
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19.05.20
The Environment Agency (EA), the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and Natural Resources Wales (NRW) regulate the management of radioactive waste on nuclear sites in England, Scotland and Wales respectively, to ensure that members...
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18.05.20
On the 6th May 2020, the North West (NW) branch, in conjunction with the Young Generation Network (YGN), held the Young Person’s Speaking Competition regional final, with all the finalists delivering an engaging technical presentation.
...
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29.04.20
In the first in a series of articles ahead of COP26, Kirsty Gogan co-founder and global director of Energy for Humanity, writes for Nuclear Future.
FULL ARTICLE
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28.04.20
Following Jack Gritt’s announcement at the annual WiN UK conference about our intention to set up as an independent entity, I wanted to provide a quick update of progress in this area and share some changes to our team.
It i...
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17.04.20
UPDATE - 21 April 2020
We have published a COVID-19 Regulatory Position Statement (RPS) titled ‘Reporting for installations, radioactive substances and waste activity permits’ on gov.uk (21st April 2020): https://www.gov.u...
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31.03.20
Could you support the NHS in providing technical expertise in field hospitals
As you are probably aware, there are a number of new medical facilities being built in London, Manchester and Birmingham to treat patients with COVID-19.
In...
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25.03.20
If you made career advancement one of your new year resolutions, we can help you achieve that goal. A simple way to take the first step is gaining your professional accreditation as a nuclear professional. Judging by recent applications, M...
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28.02.20
The NI Cumbria branch held its 16th Annual Dinner at Energus in Workington on Thursday 13th February 2020. Over 240 guests attended the event, representing more than 40 different companies within the industry. Guests enjoyed entertainment in the...
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17.02.20
More than 250 people from across the nuclear industry came together recently for the inaugural Nuclear Skills conference. The sold-out event took place at the Bridgewater Hall and was delivered by the Nuclear Skills Strategy Group (NSSG).
...
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13.02.20
WE ASKED THE QUESTIONS… AND THEY PROVIDED ANSWERS WE DIDN’T EVEN KNOW WE NEEDED!
At the end of January nine young, enthusiastic individuals from across Cumbria took to the stage to answer the most pressing questions our planet...
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07.02.20
Five outstanding people and groups from across the nuclear sector have been honoured at the Annual Women in Nuclear UK (WiN UK) Awards
Melanie Brownridge of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority took the Champion of the Year award. She was...
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28.01.20
The annual WiN UK Conference gets underway on 29th January in London. Cavendish Nuclear is proud to be silver sponsors of this highly anticipated event that further endorses our commitment to develop a diverse workforce that will inspire more wo...
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27.01.20
Our Christmas quiz was more fiendishly difficult than we thought! So here are the answers:
1 What is the age of our youngest professional member? Answer - 24
This is pretty young to gain professional recognition but it's...
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22.01.20
"We have to make sure that we offer role models and career paths”
“It’s quite a departure from what I was doing before because for all of my career I’ve either been involved in operating nuclear power stations...
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07.01.20
ENS High Scientific Council PhD Award 2020
Applications are open for the ENS High Scientific Council PhD Award for 2020, a high-profile opportunity for researchers to promote their work and...
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