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UKNNL welcomes launch of Advanced Nuclear Technologies Framework

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) has welcomed the launch of the Advanced Nuclear Technologies (ANT) Framework, which sets out how privately-led nuclear projects can access support to bring new technologies to ma

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UKNNL showcases world-leading nuclear science in Parliament

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) was delighted to bring to life in Westminster the brilliant work of our scientists, in a journey through our major laboratories.

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Supporting a New Partnership in the Fight Against Cancer 

Major partnership between cutting-edge biotech firm Bicycle Therapeutics and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) plans to deliver tens of thousands of cancer therapy doses annually -using UKNNL’s groundbreaking p

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A Washing Machine with a Difference 

We’re all familiar with our washing machines at home and at the laundrette, but did you know UKNNL has one that washes out uranium? 

Spearheaded by senior waste residue chemist Tahera Docrat, principal scientist Ho

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UKNNL Chair Ian Funnell to Step Down

Ian Funnell, Chair of United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) since January 2022, will step down at the end of December 2025.

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Join the UK Fission Materials Roadmap workshops

Do you work in Structural Materials, Fuels and Cladding, Irradiation Damage or Disposability?

Join us to be part of a groundbreaking initiative shaping the future of nuclear fission materials research and development in the UK

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Interactive Map Shows the Way to Industrial Decarbonisation

As founder of the Energy Systems Nexus, United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) has played a key role in the creation of an interactive StoryMap that explores the UK’s energy assets and their potential for cogen

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UK nuclear revolution powers next-generation precision cancer therapies

The UK’s used nuclear materials will be recycled to create an evergreen supply of new precision cancer medicines, offering hope for patients with previously untreatable cancers  

The UK is set to give a unique second

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Nuclear Energy: A Strategic Foundation for Global Climate Action

COP 30 and the climate challenge 

Next month the eyes of the world will be upon Belém, Brazil, as world leaders convene for COP30.

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UKNNL’s Robert Alford Recognised as Most Outstanding Nuclear Advocate

Robert Alford, UKNNL Senior Research Technologist and Nuclear Institute Fellow, has been honoured with the Most Outstanding Advocate award at the Nuclear Institute Awards, recognising his decade-long commitment to inspiring other

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