December 2021

Funding grants announced for three ANSIC challenges to explore advanced nuclear technologies

The outcome of the three advanced nuclear technology challenges supported by the pilot Advanced Nuclear Skills and Innovation Campus (ANSIC) delivered by the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) and FIS360 has been announced.

COP26 – What next?

By Dr Paul Howarth, Chief Executive Officer at the National Nuclear Laboratory

For everyone at NNL, net zero is of course front of mind.

UK’s first Collaborating Centre designated by IAEA celebrates key milestone

The National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) was formally designated as the UK’s first Collaborating Centre by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in September 2020.

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

Following confirmation today from the Rt Hon Greg Hands, UK Energy Minister, that High Temperature Gas Reactors (HTGRs) would be the technology of choice for advanced nuclear demonstration by the early 2030s.