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Call for access to NNL facilities – Now Open for Academic Researchers
As the UK’s national laboratory for nuclear fission, we are committed to advancing world-leading science. Our collaboration with academic partners is a cornerstone of this mission.
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NDA PhD Bursary Call Open for Proposals
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) is accepting proposals for its PhD bursary scheme to support its mission to deliver safe and sustainable solutions to the challenge of decommissioning and clean-up of the UK’s civil
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Fiona Rayment retires from NNL after 32 years
Former Chief Science and Technology Officer and current Special Advisor to the CEO, Fiona Rayment, is retiring from NNL.
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NNL hosts new MP Josh MacAlister OBE on first visit to Workington
On Friday 12 July NNL was delighted to welcome Josh MacAlister OBE, the newly elected MP for Whitehaven and Workington, on his first official visit to our Workington site.
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New Case Study Series Showcases Our Science and Technology Innovations
NNL is pleased to share our NuClear Science: Case Studies series 2023-2024, which showcases six standout highlights from across our portfolio.
Science and Technology is the beating heart of NNL.
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UK National Nuclear Laboratory specialists recognised by American Nuclear Society
Dr Fiona Rayment OBE, Special Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer at National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL), and Dr Deborah Hill, NNL Head of Fellowship, have both been elevated to the grade of Fellow of the American Nuclear Societ
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NNL Chief Executive Paul Howarth Receives CBE In King’s Birthday Honours List
Professor Paul Howarth, Chief Executive of National Nuclear Laboratory, has been awarded a CBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List.
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NNL appoints new Chief Operations Officer
National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is pleased to announce Oli Wignall as its new Chief Operations Officer (COO) with effect from 3 June 2024.
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Security modelling and simulation software to support risk decision-making
The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has published a paper outlining key regulatory considerations for the use of security modelling and simulation (SyM&S) software to support risk decision-making in the nuclear sector.
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Site of next nuclear plant welcomed by National Nuclear Laboratory
National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) welcomes the announcement of the location for the next large-scale nuclear plant in Anglesey, Wales from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
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