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NNL welcomes appointment of Ian Funnell as new Chair

The National Nuclear Laboratory welcomes today’s announcement by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy that Ian Funnell has been appointed as NNL’s new Chair, succeeding Sir Andrew Mathews.

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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.

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COP26 – what next?

There is more we can and must do to build a truly sustainable future for ourselves and the coming generations.

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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.

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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.

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Inspiring the next generation of nuclear scientists across Cumbria

Following recent discussions at COP26, solutions for the climate crisis are something that governments across the globe are urgently looking into.

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NNL scientists inspire next generation across Cumbria

This month, two senior scientists from the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) visited Dearham Primary School based in Cumbria.

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NNL’s Athanasia Tzelepi awarded 2021 Institute of Physics Dennis Gabor Medal and Prize

Athanasia Tzelepi from the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) has been awarded the 2021 Institute of Physics Dennis Gabor Medal and Prize.

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NNL and DNV join forces to deliver UK hydrogen gas network project

The National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) and DNV are partnering to explore the potential of nuclear for the conversion of UK gas networks to hydrogen.

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ANSIC announce successful applications from academic and industry open calls

NNL’s Advanced Nuclear Skills and Innovation Campus (ANSIC) pilot is delighted to reveal successful applications, following the academic and industry open calls in September.

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