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UKAEA Newsletter - Edition 11 Published Today

1st October 2024

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Find out what has been happening at UKAEA in our monthly newsletter. Read about our recent activities and upcoming events.

In this edition there is plenty of interesting articles and links to more information including to jobs, vacancies and apprenticeships.

RACE achieve key milestone for European Spallation Source

Autonomous robot paves the way for future fusion maintenance

Fusion industry unites to help shape the future of a skilled workforce

UK leading the world in fusion powerplant designs

Spotlight Interview: Jennifer Jones-Cleverly

Empowering Futures: Highlights from the 2024 UKAEA School Work Experience Programme

UKAEA seeking university partnerships to enhance fusion provision

Fusion Computing Lab: Engaging supercomputers to test the "untestable"

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