About us
The North West region has been the centre of nuclear power station design and construction for over 70 years. Its association with nuclear began with the founding of the Department of Atomic Energy (DATEN) design and construction office at Risley which under the directorship of Sir Christopher Hinton was tasked with the design and construction of Calder Hall Power Station.
Our branch area is home to major nuclear hubs of activity in Manchester and Warrington, plus Heysham Power Station in Morecambe, Lancashire. Branch members are drawn from major organisations based in the region including Westinghouse, Urenco, Amentum UK and National Nuclear Laboratory.
Run by a committee of dedicated volunteers, the branch runs a broad range of events, lectures and visits throughout the year in response to the demands of the blossoming regional nuclear community. Our aims are to connect you with others in the sector, facilitate continued learning and give you opportunities to get involved in our activities.
What we do
We help to promote the aims of the Nuclear Institute through an ongoing programme of educational, networking and social events, including:
- Nuclear-specific lectures, seminars and webinars
- Technical tours and visits
- Annual Speaking Competition in collaboration with the Young Generation Network
- Networking events for the regional nuclear community
- Outreach and public engagement activities such as Big Bang Fair North West and Engineering Your Future
- The famed North West Branch Annual Dinner
North West University Network
The Branch has created a University Network which will facilitate engagement and dialogue between academia and relevant industry partners which exist in the North West of England. The purpose of the network is to facilitate engagement and dialogue between academia and relevant industry partners, in order to:
- Attract and retain new talents in the industry
- Enhance knowledge transfer between Academia and Industry
- Improve public perception and understanding of nuclear technologies
This network includes the Universities of: Manchester, Lancaster, Liverpool, Sheffield, Leeds and Central Lancashire (UCLan).
If you represent a company or university in the North West that is interested in joining the network, please get in touch with Dr Antonio Di Buono
RADNUC series
The RADNUC WebSeries has been set up by the North West Branch, interviewing leading figures from across the industry. It shares a lot of insight into the nuclear industry and how it functions.
Watch RADNUC
Get involved
Involvement with our branch activity provides an excellent opportunity to build your networks within the nuclear industry and gain evidence to support applications for professional registration.
