Nuclear Waste News
Why choose a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) to dispose of higher activity radioactive waste?Why choose a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) to dispose of higher activity radioactive waste? It provides multiple barriers of protection, such as natural geological formations as well as… |
UK Government inclusion award for Sellafield’s PPP partnershipThe Programme and Project Partners at Sellafield has received a UK Government award for their work in diversity and inclusion. The Programme and Project Partners (PPP) beat off strong… |
How an NWS apprenticeship can offer skills for life and how apprentices are shaping the future of nuclearAdrienne Kelbie, Independent Chair of Nuclear Waste Services (NWS), had what many would consider an unconventional start in the world of nuclear. Working as an administrative temp, she worked her… |
NDA group event for industry and next generation of nuclear expertsThe Nuclear Decommissioning Authority is hosting its first ever group wide Academic and Industry Research Forum. The NDA is hosting its first ever group wide Academic and Industry Research… |
Sellafield Ltd launches new degree apprenticeshipApplications are open for Sellafield Ltd’s new Digital and Technology Solutions degree apprenticeship. Starting in September this year, the new scheme is designed to help the organisation… |
Decommissioning partnership continues to grow and deliver benefitsThe National Decommissioning Centre (NDC) and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) are working in partnership on research to support the energy sector to reduce costs and emissions, improve… |
His Majesty King Charles III Green ApprenticeshipsRecruiting to shape a greener and more sustainable future. A world leader in its field, Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) is responsible for decommissioning the first generation nuclear and… |
Sellafield Ltd announces £2.8m funding for digital and gaming hubA unique project to transform a derelict local building into a digital and gaming hub has secured multi-million pound backing from Sellafield Ltd and BT. The former Whittles furniture store… |
Cumbrian firm building for success after Sellafield contract winWilliam King Construction to expand training schemes and employ more people after winning contracts with the Programme and Project Partners. The Cleator Moor company in West Cumbria, with… |
NDA achieves Menopause Friendly AccreditationThe Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has achieved Menopause Friendly Accreditation in recognition of its work to foster an inclusive culture and put in place the right support for… |
NWS welcomes formation of South Holderness GDF Working GroupNuclear Waste Services (NWS) has welcomed the formation of a new Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) Working Group in South Holderness, East Riding of Yorkshire, to begin engagement about whether… |
Sellafield Ltd funding boost for local environmental projectsCommunity and environmental restoration projects in West Cumbria will receive over £460,000 of new funding through Sellafield Ltd’s Social Impact Multiplied programme. Over the last 3 years… |
Nuclear research academics share learning at NWS conferenceSector colleagues come together to collaborate on future geological disposal research at annual Nuclear Waste Services event Nearly 200 nuclear waste experts, students and academics attended… |
Sellafield electricity project powers aheadA critical project to upgrade Sellafield’s electrical power network has hit an important milestone. The Electrical Distribution Network Upgrade Project, known as EDNUP, is working to… |
NDA group employees honoured by His Majesty the KingTwo NDA group employees have been awarded honours by His Majesty the King in the New Year’s Honours List, for services to the nuclear industry, young people and their local communities. … |
Box-in day: new Sellafield store receives first waste packageSellafield’s newly-opened Direct Import Facility receives first box of historical nuclear waste, paving the way for clean-up of one of the site’s oldest buildings. One of the biggest… |
Laying the foundation for a safer nuclear futureWelcome to the Strategy Series – the place where we dissect the new Corporate Strategy with the help of our Nuclear Waste Service (NWS) experts. In this article, Loren Redmond, Head of… |
Science Fair connecting students to a future in nuclearNuclear Waste Services (NWS) and Women in Nuclear (WiN UK) hosted an event for young people to promote and showcase career opportunities in the nuclear industry Around 150 students attended… |
The Princess Royal visits Nuclear Transport Solutions’ Barrow terminalHer Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited Nuclear Transport Solutions’ (NTS) home port in Barrow-in-Furness today and received a tour of its facilities and closer look at its world-leading… |
How the Low Level Waste Repository in Cumbria is shaping the future of nuclear waste managementOver the last six decades, Mike Pigott and his team, and their predecessors, have been successfully managing the disposal of low-level radioactive waste at the Low Level Waste Repository in… |