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NNL is proud to be featured in two new publications by the Nuclear Innovation and Research Office (NIRO)

NNL is proud to be featured in two new publications by the Nuclear Innovation and Research Office (NIRO).

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Forging new links with AWE

Recently, members of our Early Careers community came together with counterparts at Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) at the inaugural NuLINKS Conference.

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NNL featured in STEM children’s magazine

This month’s edition of Science+Nature, published by The Week Junior, looks at the arguments for and against nuclear power in fixing climate change.

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NNL makes breakthrough to address the global shortage of key medical radioisotope for fighting cancer

Scientists at NNL have made a breakthrough for producing Lead-212, a very important medical radioisotope for treating cancer, but which is difficult to produce and therefore in short supply.

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NNL’s Dr Fiona Rayment OBE bestowed Légion d’honneur

Chief Science and Technology Officer at the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL), Dr Fiona Rayment OBE was bestowed the Légion d’honneur yesterday on 24 May 2022.

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Funding announced for low carbon hydrogen supply project

The National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) today announced that it has been awarded funding by the Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).

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Workington MP learns about nuclear innovation at Central Lab

As the UK’s national lab for nuclear fission, our talented people and facilities are truly an asset to UK and global nuclear research and development. Last week we invited Mark Jenkinson, MP for Workington, into Central Lab.

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NNL receives RoSPA Award for health and safety achievements

The National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) has received an internationally recognised award for demonstrating high health and safety standards.

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Baroness Sue Hayman sees nuclear research in action at NNL’s Workington Labs

Baroness Sue Hayman of Ullock has visited the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL)’s Workington site, seeing first-hand some of the scientific and technological advancements our experts have made in recent years.

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NNL’s response to government’s £120 million Future Nuclear Enabling Fund and Great British Nuclear appointment

NNL very much welcomes the Future Nuclear Enabling Fund announcement today.

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