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Drone testing at Winfrith

Innovative new security systems trialled at former nuclear site

Trials of four innovative new security systems successfully launched at former nuclear site in Dorset.

The trials of four innovative new security systems have been successfully launched at…

Hub2U

Sellafield supported family hub hits the road

A mobile support service for Cumberland’s families and young people has been launched.

Hub2U takes Cumberland Council’s resources to people who need them in neighbourhoods across the area.…

Sellafield Substation

Sellafield powers forward with more resilient electricity supply

An important project to ensure the Sellafield site has a more resilient electricity supply has taken a significant step forward.

The Electrical Distribution Network Upgrade Project (EDNUP)…

Laser Cutting Dragon Reactor Neck

Dragon reactor dismantling underway

South Dorset MP Lloyd Hatton has visited the Winfrith Site to see how a cutting-edge robotic laser is taking apart the site’s Dragon reactor core.

MP Lloyd Hatton commented: “It was a…

Dounreay to take on 23 new apprentices

Dounreay to take on 23 new apprentices

One of Britain’s most complex environmental restoration projects is taking on 23 new apprentices.

Fallon Campbell (second from left), a fourth-year electrical apprentice at Dounreay, was…

Mindset to Lead training programme

‘Mindset to Lead’ training programme launched to support women into senior leadership

Women in Nuclear UK (WiN UK) is thrilled to announce the launch of our exciting new initiative, Mindset to Lead—a paid-for pilot training programme in partnership with Mindset Practice.

The…

Turning Nuclear Waste into Breakthrough Cancer Treatments

Turning Nuclear Waste into Breakthrough Cancer Treatments

Funding awarded by UKRI to explore sustainable manufacturing of new targeted radiotherapy treatments that could improve patient outcomes

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL)…

carbon-14 diamond battery

Diamonds are forever? World-first carbon-14 diamond battery made

The world's first carbon-14 diamond has been produced with the potential to provide power for thousands of years.

Weak radio luminescence captured by a low light intensity camera from a…

NDA group holds 10th Supply Chain Event

NDA group holds 10th Supply Chain Event

Expertise, innovation and collaboration within the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group supply chain has been showcased at its 10th industry event.

The NDA group’s Supply Chain…

NDA Apprentices at House of Parliment

NDA group celebrates progress and innovation in parliament

NDA utilises innovative technology to bring to life progress in delivering its nationally important mission at ‘Nuclear Week in Parliament’.

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group…

Fusion-grade steel

Fusion-grade steel produced at scale in UK-first

Researchers achieve 10x production cost savings for reduced activation steel

NEURONE project billet leaving the caster and entering the product straightener - Image Credit: Materials…

JET interior with superimposed plasma

JET’s final deuterium-tritium results revealed one year on

One year after the conclusion of JET's final scientific experiments, crucial findings are emerging that will help advance future fusion machines.

One year after the conclusion of the Joint…

Sellafield-funded schools programme

WELL-come boost for Sellafield-funded schools programme

The Cumbrian Award – a special qualification for Cumbrian students – has been accredited by the University of Cumbria.

Western Excellence in Learning and Leadership (WELL) project is hosted…

NTS awarded multi-million funding

NTS awarded multi-million £ funding to develop transport capability

NTS awarded multi-million funding to develop transport capability for next generation of nuclear fuel

Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS) has been awarded £10.5 million to spearhead the…

Sellafield Ltd Apprentices

Recruiting the 2025 cohort of apprentices

Applications are now open for the 2025 apprenticeship scheme at Sellafield Ltd.

With both apprenticeships and degree schemes available covering a wide range of disciplines from business…

Natalie Parker

Sellafield technical specialist wins prestigious award

Natalie Parker has been awarded one of the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s ‘Young Woman Engineer of the Year’ prizes.

A Sellafield Ltd technical specialist, Natalie Parker has…

Sizewell A Demolision

Sizewell A delivers ground-breaking turbine hall milestone

Over 700kg of explosives have been used in the first stage demolition of four gigantic concrete plinths as part of work to decommission the turbine hall.

This significant achievement sets a…

Kiara Orchard accepting award

Sellafield Ltd project manager wins national award

Kiara Orchard has been recognised at the prestigious Association of Project Management Awards.

A Sellafield Ltd assistant project manager, Kiara Orchard, was the winner of the Emerging…

David Peattie opening the Group Cyberspace

NDA opens new specialised cyber facility

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group has launched a specialised cyber facility to accelerate collaboration across nuclear operators and the supply chain, on the adoption of innovative…

Veolia Copper Recycling

Veolia has developed a new process for recycling copper from decommissioned nuclear facilities

Leading resource management company, Veolia, has introduced an innovative solution to salvage copper from electrical cables in decommissioned nuclear facilities. By developing a new method of safe…