Университет Манчестера и UKNNL подписали стратегическое соглашение о развитии ядерной энергетики

University of Manchester and United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) sign landmark nuclear partnership agreement. Manchester University 3 Jul 2026 The University of Manchester and United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalising a wide-ranging partnership to advance nuclear science, grow the UK’s nuclear workforce, and strengthen the country’s position as a global leader in nuclear technology. The agreement was signed at The University of Manchester by UKNNL Chief Executive Officer Julianne Antrobus and Professor Sarah Sharples, Vice President and Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering. The MoU sets out a shared commitment to collaboration across decommissioning research, materials science, nuclear fuels and energy systems, waste management, and innovation — building on a relationship stretching back many years. Julianne Antrobus, CEO, United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory UKNNL, said: “I am looking forward to our collaboration with the University of Manchester moving from strength to strength as we work together to develop the next generation of nuclear talent and technology. “The 2024 Strategic Review gave us a clear direction: become the partnerships-led national laboratory that government and the sector needs. One of the most important things we can do in pursuit of that is to work strategically with the academic institutions that can genuinely help us deliver our mission. The University of Manchester is one of those vitally important institutions. This MoU formalises a relationship that is already delivering world-leading science and growing the next generation of nuclear talent — and it signals our intent to do much more together. Our partnership with Manchester, alongside our recent agreements with CEA, Bangor University, Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) and Rolls-Royce, positions UKNNL at the centre of a network of world-class partners, so that we can deliver on our purpose: nuclear science to benefit society.” Professor Zara Hodgson, Director of the Dalton Nuclear Institute, said: “I am delighted to see this MoU between UKNNL and The University of Manchester signed today. It provides us with a firm platform for a renewed and strengthened collaborative approach to serve the sector. Enabling our teams to work together more closely is a foundational step towards progress in vital research and innovation for a transforming sector and to achieve an accelerated pathway to nuclear expertise that the sector needs now, and in the future………………………. The agreement also establishes arrangements for sharing facilities and expertise, including access to UKNNL’s Preston and Central Laboratory facilities for Manchester PhD students and researchers, and reciprocal access to University facilities for UKNNL staff…………………………………………………………………………………………… A track record of collaboration The two organisations have an established history of joint working that is already delivering results for the UK nuclear sector, including published research in leading journals on nuclear fuels and materials, support for PhD researchers in next-generation nuclear technologies, shared personnel arrangements including visiting and honorary academic appointments, and the establishment of centres of excellence such as the Effluents Centre of Excellence and the PHLAME (Photonics and Laser Analysis of Materials and Environments) collaborative research group. https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/university-of-manchester-and-uknnl-sign-landmark-nuclear-partnership-agreement/ No comments yet. Leave a comment - Archives- July 2026 (164) - June 2026 (287) - May 2026 (306) - April 2026 (356) - March 2026 (251) - February 2026 (267) - January 2026 (308) - December 2025 (358) - November 2025 (359) - October 2025 (375) - September 2025 (257) - August 2025 (319) - Categories- 1 - 1 NUCLEAR ISSUES - business and costs - climate change - culture and arts - ENERGY - environment - health - history - indigenous issues - Legal - marketing of nuclear - media - opposition to nuclear - PERSONAL STORIES - politics - politics international - Religion and ethics - safety - secrets,lies and civil liberties - spinbuster - technology - Uranium - wastes - weapons and war - Women - 2 WORLD - ACTION - AFRICA - Atrocities - AUSTRALIA - Christina's notes - Christina's themes - culture and arts - Events - Fuk 2022 - Fuk 2023 - Fukushima 2017 - Fukushima 2018 - fukushima 2019 - Fukushima 2020 - Fukushima 2021 - general - global warming - Humour (God we need it) - Nuclear - RARE EARTHS - Reference - resources – print - Resources -audiovicual - Weekly Newsletter - World - World Nuclear - YouTube - RSSEntries RSS Comments RSS