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John on May 9th, 2012

The Technology Strategy Board, in partnership with the NDA, DECC and EPSRC  recently announced a £15m competition  to support the UK’s civil nuclear supply chain. 

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John on April 16th, 2012

Up to £15 million of investment is being made to support nuclear research and development (R&D) in the supply chain, following a joint initiative by Government organisations.

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John on February 9th, 2012

The North of England has the opportunity to become one of the world’s leading nuclear manufacturing hubs, creating many thousands of new jobs and generating substantial economic growth for the UK, according to a University of Manchester report.

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John on December 22nd, 2011

Berkeley Lab Researchers find evidence suggesting cancer risk may not be proportional to dose at low dose levels of ionizing radiation.  

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John on November 24th, 2011

The Science and Technology Committee, under the Chairmanship of Lord Krebs, has launched a short inquiry to investigate whether the UK’s nuclear research and development (R&D) capabilities are sufficient to meet its future nuclear energy requirements to 2050.

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John on November 18th, 2011

The Dalton Nuclear Institute has launched the Research Centre for Radwaste and Decommissioning RCRD undertaking research and training in all aspects of the safe geological disposal of radioactive wastes, and the decommissioning of existing nuclear installations and radioactively contaminated materials.

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John on November 11th, 2011

The Nuclear Research Centre NRC is a joint venture between the University of Bristol and the University of Oxford, creating a centre of national and international importance in Nuclear Research.

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admin on March 8th, 2011

NNL has written 2 position papers on Thorium and Nuclear Horizons, looking at the nuclear renaissance as part of our energy mix.

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Thirty delegates were invited to attend a workshop to identify research challenges associated with the implementation of geological disposal with the potential for successful research projects which could share a total of £4 million of support. 

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John on October 12th, 2010

IAEA Deputy Director General Yury Sokolov discusses fusion today and tomorrow.

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