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Showcasing science that’s cleaning up the UK’s nuclear legacy

The United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) has published its Environmental Restoration Public Interest Reinvestment report for 2024-25, setting out the breadth of science and technology work being carried out to suppo

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UKNNL and EDF are Keeping Britain’s Lights On 

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL)’s six-year contract with EDF to provide vital engineering services is up and running, and it’s helping to keep Britain’s nuclear

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How does curiosity connect the best of British Science?

By Gareth Headdock, Chief Science and Technology Officer and Deputy CEO, United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) 

This week is British Science week and, for 2026, the theme is curiosity: what’

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Britain’s Nuclear Moment: now is the time to turn energy into action  

Gareth Headdock, Chief Science and Technology Officer and Deputy CEO at United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) reflects on recent developments across the nuclear sector.

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University of Manchester welcomed to Workington Laboratory

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) welcomed the Vice Chancellor and President of the University of Manchester, Professor Duncan Ivison, to its Workington Laboratory last week.

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UKNNL Announces Key Appointments to Deliver its Mission 

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) has announced a series of leadership appointments designed to strengthen the organisation’s ability to deliver its mission for government, the nuclear sector

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

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) and Bangor University in North Wales have renewed their partnership to drive forward cutting-edge nuclear research and develop the skilled workforce needed for the UK’s nuclea

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UKNNL welcomes launch of Advanced Nuclear Framework

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

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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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