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United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory
@UKNNL
The UK’s lead civil national laboratory for nuclear fission, driving forward the nation’s nuclear ambitions. Our Purpose is Nuclear Science to Benefit Society.
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Joined June 2009
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    Small can, big impact ⚛️ When we say nuclear energy is powerful, we mean it. This single can shows how much used nuclear fuel you'd need for a lifetime of power - every device you'll charge, every meal you'll cook, keeping your lights on day and night. That's the incredible
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    Delighted to announce a world first! Working with scientists from @uniofleicester we’ve generated electricity from Americium, which can be used to provide power for space probes, lasting for many decades. Read about it at: nnl.co.uk/2019/05/uk-sci… #innovation #nuclear #space
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    A huge congratulations to our External Relations Director, @Adrian_J_Bull, on receiving an MBE in theNew Year’s Honours. It’s truly deserved. nnl.co.uk/news-media-cen…
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    With #COP26 around the corner, nuclear has a pivotal role to play in helping the planet reach its net zero targets on time. We welcome today’s piece in @FinancialTimes, featuring NNL’s Chief Science and Technology Officer @fiona_rayment. #netzero #uknnl
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    We couldn't let British Science Week pass without revisiting our viral fuel can! ⚛️ It perfectly embodies this year's 'Change and Adapt' theme - challenging us to rethink what's possible in energy. A lifetime's worth of nuclear fuel in one small can has sparked thousands of
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    Honoured to host Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer and Energy Secretary @Ed_Miliband at our Preston facility today and to hear that more nuclear power plants will be approved across England and Wales. As the Government's lead civil national laboratory for nuclear fission, we are
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    📢 Proud to showcase British nuclear innovation in Parliament today. Our scientists showed MPs and peers how we're: 🔋 Creating super-efficient nuclear fuel 🏭 Developing next-gen reactors ☢️ Safely managing and treating nuclear materials 💊 Transforming nuclear materials into
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    Dr Fiona Rayment met the Queen this week to receive her OBE for her work in the areas of R&D and innovation across the #nuclear sector. Congratulations Fiona, from everyone at the National Nuclear Laboratory #proud #WomenInSTEM bit.ly/2mx7C1D
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    Read more about our collaboration with @spacegovuk on the world's first space battery powered by British fuel, Americium-241 in The Times. #NuclearSciencetoBenefitSociety
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    Huge congratulations to Sam - a fabulous ambassador for NNL and a worthy winner!! 🏆 RT @NSA_Nuclear: The winner of the Nuclear #Graduate of the Year Award sponsored by @SellafieldLtd is Sam Lyons from @uknnl Congratulations, Sam! 😊 #NuclearSkillsAwards
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    Fantastic that Sue Hayman MP visited NNL’s Workington Lab to open the Centre for Innovative Nuclear Decommissioning (CINDe). Alongside invited guests, the first cohort of researchers were on hand to talk about their work and meeting the nuclear decommissioning challenge.
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    Olivia Thompson of @UKNNL, representing @WiNuclear, stresses the importance of diversity across the nuclear sector’s workforce to @tradegovuk #CivilNuclearShowcase delegates: “Diversity Builds Better Business”
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    Farewell to Prof @ahsherry, who retires after six years with NNL, both as Chief Scientist and then Special Advisor. Andrew won't be putting his feet up though - he’s taking up a part-time position at @OfficialUoM as Chair in Materials and Structures at @RoyceInstitute. #goodluck