UK Nuclear University Network

The Nuclear Institute University Network engages with Universities and Further Education institutions to ensure provision of high-quality nuclear education courses for future nuclear professionals. This supports our charitable objective of promoting the advancement of education relating to nuclear energy and its application and ancillary subjects.

Nuclear Institute University Network

The North West Branch has created a University Network which will facilitate engagement and dialogue between academia and relevant industry partners which exist in the North West of England. The purpose of the network is to facilitate engagement and dialogue between academia and relevant industry partners, in order to:

Attract and retain new talents in the industry
Enhance knowledge transfer between Academia and Industry
Improve public perception and understanding of nuclear technologies

This network currently includes the Universities of: Manchester, Lancaster, Liverpool, Sheffield, Leeds and Central Lancashire (UCLan).

If you represent a company or university that is interested in joining the network, please get in touch with Dr Antonio Di Buono

Activities and resources for Universities

Jobs and PhD opportunities

All the latest nuclear-related PhD and graduate job opportunities from the Nuclear Institute Careers Board.

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Universities Nuclear Technology Forum

The Universities' Nuclear Technology Forum (UNTF) is one of the oldest nuclear engineering meetings globally, offering a platform for student and early-career researchers to showcase their projects as well as expand their nuclear networks.

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Postdocs in Nuclear Energy

The Postdocs in Nuclear Energy (PiNE) meeting offers the opportunity for post-doctoral or equivalent level researchers to get together in an informal environment, share their work, facilitate collaborative endeavours, and learn what else is going in the nuclear energy research community.

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Student Membership

The nuclear industry and supply chain employs over 95,000 people in the UK and presents exciting and rewarding career opportunities for the next generation of workers.

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RADNUC Webseries

The RADNUC WebSeries interviews leading figures from across the research and academia, sharing insight into the nuclear industry and how it functions.

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Educational Affiliate Membership

Our Education Affiliate scheme supports educational institutions - particularly universities and FE/HE colleges - in delivering high-quality education to future nuclear professionals.

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Academic Endorsement

NI Endorsement demonstrates that your graduates are equipped with essential nuclear awareness and elevates your institution's standing within the sector while strengthening your industry links.

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Nuclear Academics Meeting

The UK Nuclear Academics Group brings together and is open to all University-based staff working in research and teaching in disciplines supporting:

Nuclear fission
Nuclear fussion
Medical isotope production and use

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Young Generation Network

The YGN has been in existence for 30 years, building a supportive community and championing the next generation of nuclear professionals.

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NAILS

The Nuclear Academics and Industry Liaison Sub-committee (NAILS) is a forum for academics and industry applying nuclear science and technology.

The NAILS Group is a working group within the Nuclear Institute Education, Outreach & Training Committee. It meets at least twice per year.

The functions of NAILS are principally:

the coordination of views of the academics applying nuclear science and technology and of the industry;
the sharing and dissemination of information;
organising collective action by the universities and the industry for mutual benefit;
the provision of a collective voice of the academics applying nuclear science and technology in discussions in the UK, in Europe and internationally;
leadership of higher education and skills strategy within the Nuclear Institute.

Any University, company or organisation, which teaches or conducts research or works in the nuclear science and technology area may apply to join NAILS. Applications are subject to approval by a majority of NAILS members

NAILS Committee members

AWE: Norman Godfrey
Bangor University: Simon Middleburgh, Michael Rushton
Lancaster University: Malcolm Joyce, Samuel Murphy
NIRO: Olivia Thompson
NDA Group: Rick Short (NDA), Michael Gracey (Nuclear Waste Services), Stephen Hepworth (Sellafield Ltd.)
Office for Nuclear Regulation: Cenbee Bullock
Open University: Salih Gungor, Gareth Neighbour
Oxford Sigma: Thomas Davis
University of Bristol: Ross Springell
University of Leeds: David Harbottle
University of Manchester/Dalton Nuclear Institute: Scott Heath, Adrian Bull
University of Sheffield: Karl Travis, Brant Walkley
University of Strathclyde: Joanna Renshaw, Paul Murray
University of Southampton: Andy Cundy, Frances Burrell
UK National Nuclear Laboratory: Nick Smith, Sophie Cooper

Contact

NAILS Chair – Dr Michael Rushton, Bangor University

nails@nuclearinst.com