UKAEA Newsletter - Edition 11 Published Today
1st October 2024

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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The NDA group's Supply Chain Event saw 2,000 people and 300 exhibitors assemble at Telford International Centre yesterday (Thursday) for the decommissioning-focused networking event. The day was launched by David Peattie, Chief Executive of the NDA group.
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UKAEA will lead the creation of a new £4.9m nuclear robotics and artificial intelligence cluster across Cumbria and Oxfordshire. The robotics and AI cluster was announced by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) as one of seven new projects to kickstart economic growth and address regional needs: www.ukri.org The robotics and AI cluster will link Cumbria and Oxfordshire to accelerate the decommissioning of the UK's legacy nuclear fission facilities and keep people out of hazardous environments.
The world's first carbon-14 diamond has been produced with the potential to provide power for thousands of years. Scientists and engineers from the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and the University of Bristol have successfully created the world's first carbon-14 diamond battery.
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group has launched a specialised cyber facility to accelerate collaboration across nuclear operators and the supply chain. The adoption of innovative technologies such as AI and robotics is enhancing their collective ability to successfully defend against cyber threats.
He joins from AtkinsRealis, where he was market director and delivery lead for its nuclear decommissioning and waste services business, and officially takes up the post today (18 November 2024), He succeeds John Grierson who has served as interim MD since May. NRS CEO Rob Fletcher said, "I am very pleased that Dave Wilson has agreed to join the team at Dounreay.
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority group have announced five organisations as winners of this year's supply chain awards. Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, The Decommissioning Delivery Partnership, PA Consulting, Antech and The Higher Activity Waste Thermal Treatment Tranche 1 Team are the big winners in this year's supply chain awards.
Find out what has been happening at UKAEA in our monthly newsletter. Read about our recent activities and upcoming events.
With a degree in electrical and electronic engineering and a keen interest in the nuclear sector, Anouschka knew Sellafield would be the best place for her to begin her career in the industry. That career has already seen her relocate from Sheffield to Cumbria and scooping the title of Sellafield Ltd Graduate of the Year.