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Accelerating the UK’s future nuclear fuels
This investment will allow NNL’s scientists and engineers to continue work towards the production of UK sovereign fuel, a critical enabler for our future energy security.
Find out moreNext generation of high temperature gas-cooled reactors reaches design phase
National Nuclear Laboratory, the UK’s national laboratory for nuclear fission, in partnership with its Japanese counterpart, the Japan Atomic Energy Agency, has secured government funding.
Find out moreNew insights into high temperature oxidation of superfine nuclear graphite for future clean energy
New research from the UK National Nuclear Laboratory and the University of Liverpool has used a novel technique to explore how thermal oxidation affects the structure of a key component of nuclear reactors.
Find out moreMake safety seen – INWED23
Today marks International Women in Engineering Day (23 June) and National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is celebrating the amazing work that our female engineers are doing to support lives and livelihoods every day.
Find out moreHoming in on effective separation of radionuclides to fuel a circular economy
Nuclear scientists are on a mission to help create a circular economy where “waste” is a useful resource.
Find out moreNNL’s Fiona Rayment appointed NI President
The Nuclear Institute (NI) has today announced its new President for the 2024-2025 year will be Dr Fiona Rayment OBE FNucI.
Find out moreCommitting to improve the nuclear sector’s gender balance
8 June, 2023 – Paris – A new OECD Recommendation will help governments to attract more women into the nuclear sector and develop more female leaders, ensuring its sustainability and contribution to net zero.
Find out moreUK and Japanese national nuclear laboratories renew cooperation to accelerate science and innovation
The UK and Japanese national laboratories for nuclear science – the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) – have extended a Technical Co-operation Agreement.
Find out moreResponse to Powering Up Britain
Read our response to today’s Powering Up Britain announcements from NNL’s CEO Paul Howarth.
Find out moreNNL wins international health and safety accolade
We fought off stiff international competition to scoop the Sector Award for Research and Development.
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