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A single front door for civil nuclear research, innovation and skills in the South West of the UK. 💡⚛️
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We are delighted to now share with you the updated UK Fusion Materials Roadmap. UK Atomic Energy Authority – facilitated and co-funded by the Henry Royce Institute and EPSRC – brought together fusion materials experts.

👉To download, go to: ccfe.ukaea.uk/wp-content/u...
September 15, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Good things come to those who wait… or maybe it’s those who work hard and convince funders to back them 😅 Excited to finally introduce the new Radiomineralogy Laboratory! 100 m2 dedicated to actinide mineralogy / materials science and radioactive waste immobilisation and disposal.
September 16, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Are you looking for CPD opportunities in Radiochemistry? Perhaps time for a refresh?

The NNUF-EXACT facility are running a two-day training course on the 21-22nd Oct, providing a fantastic overview of radioanalytical techniques and theory for analysts and radiochemists!

#Radiochemistry
September 18, 2025 at 12:56 PM
⚛️ Why study on the MSc Nuclear Science and Engineering Course? ⚛️

World class facilities, direct access to industrial partners, contributing to climate change solutions and experiencing the beautiful city of Bristol… not a bad list!

Start this September: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCez...

#NuclearMSc
July 18, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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May 29, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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#BristolDataWeek2025, Challenges & Solutions: Data Science and the Nuclear Industry with @sw-nuclearhub.bsky.social

🗓️ 3 June, 14:00 - 15:40, Online

This workshop will explore data science challenges and solutions adopted by the nuclear industry.

Register now: tinyurl.com/ms8wtzfn
#BDW2025
May 22, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Registrations are now OPEN to join us at our dedicated session as part of the Jean Golding Institute’s flagship event: Bristol Data Week

Sign up to the event here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/challenges...

#BDW2025
May 20, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Putting the Fusion Cart before the Tritium Horse?

After 70 years of research, scientists are yet to reach a consensus on how best to breed tritium - a rare, expensive & necessary ingredient in the process of producing fusion energy

southwestnuclearhub.ac.uk/fusion-energ...

#FusionEnergyWeek

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May 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM
⚛️Nuclear Workforce Assessment 2024⚛️

3 key points:
· The South West is the place for nuclear in the UK
· Higher Education has a key role in the workforce provision
· Improvement is needed to benefit from a diverse workforce

Read our thoughts on our website: southwestnuclearhub.ac.uk/the-2024-nuc...
April 29, 2025 at 12:42 PM
⚛️ Bursary for Home Students: Nuclear Science and Engineering Masters at Bristol ⚛️

We are excited to share that nine bursaries of £6500 are now open to home applicants on the MSc in Nuclear Science and Engineering course hosted at the University of Bristol!

#NuclearSkills
April 24, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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April 24, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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🚨New paper alert! 🚨 In this work led by PhD graduate James Mansfield, we explore the role of Mg and Ca in glass durability focusing on natural basaltic glass compositions. Read all about it here: sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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The effect of magnesia and lime on the durability of synthetic basaltic glasses
The effect of varying [MgO][MgO]+[CaO] ratios on the chemical durability of a series of synthetic basaltic glasses is examined via monolith (MCC-1) an…
sciencedirect.com
March 17, 2025 at 9:48 AM