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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Record Numbers Join The NDA Group Graduate Programme
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Autonomous Robot Paves The Way For Future Fusion Maintenance
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