EDF Energy and the Southwest Nuclear Hub at the University of Bristol are pleased to announce a unique opportunity for three nuclear MSc students to be sponsored by EDF Energy. The sponsorship will include: A bursary of £1,000 over the duration of the study An EDF Energy mentor A 3 month research project […]
The University has formalised an agreement to collaborate with the Institut National de Physique de Grenoble (INP) on research and education in nuclear science. Dr Erik Lithander, Pro Vice-Chancellor (International and Student Recruitment), signed the agreement, which will support efforts by the University-run South West (SW) Nuclear Hub to internationalise its research and educational offer. […]
The Conversation has published an article on “Why we need a new science of safety”, based on the Inaugural Lecture of Philip Thomas (Professor of Risk Management) entitled “The New Science of Safety”, presented at the University of Bristol on 20 April 2016. The article can be found here: http://theconversation.com/why-we-need-a-new-science-of-safety-58436
Chairman Graham Smith, Secretary David Scurr, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, Tel: 0115 846 6276, david.scurr@nottingham.ac.uk Treasurer Keith Hallam, University of Bristol, Interface Analysis Centre, School of Physics, HH Wills Physics Laboratory, Tyndall Avenue, Bristol, BS8 1TL, Tel: 0117 331 1173, k.r.hallam@bristol.ac.uk Committee Members Morgan Alexander, Sarah Fearn, David Geeson, Paul Mack, David Morgan, […]
Researchers from the University of Bristol’s Interface Analysis Centre (IAC) attended the recent “Technology Supply Chain in Action” event in Cumbria, co-hosted by the Nuclear Institute, Sellafield and the National Nuclear Laboratory, to demonstrate ongoing research in support of the decommissioning of nuclear facilities. Projects exhibited included: gamma flash scanning, radiation mapping of legacy facilities […]
The University of Bristol’s South West Nuclear Hub has entered into a strategic relationship with the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL), who undertake applied nuclear research and development with a key role in supporting government and industry in strategic nuclear programmes. Read the full press release on the University website.
Rolls-Royce are advertising a position for a Technical Specialist in Irradiation Damage (00079248) within the Nuclear Materials, Chemistry and Corrosion team at Headquarters. For further information follow the link: http://www.rolls-royce.com/careers/search-and-apply/job-content?language=1&langCode=en&country=2244&location=6409&business_area=460&category=4703&id=29390
Dr Tom Scott, Director of the Interface Analysis Centre, has been awarded the Vickerman Prize 2015. The award, from the UK Surface Analysis Forum (UKSAF), is presented to researchers whose work is anticipated to have a major impact in the field of surface analysis. It is intended as a recognition of high-quality independent research at […]
The Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) are now recruiting postdoctoral researchers from the following fields: -Computational science -Advanced science research -Nuclear science and engineering -Nuclear safety research -Quantum beam science -Fusion research and development -Advanced nuclear system research and development -Geological isolation research and development -Other related research fields Approx. 25 positions available Contract term: […]
PhD in Probabilistic Diversity Solutions for Critical Systems. The University of Bristol has partnered with EDF Group to provide an EPSRC Industrial Cooperative Awards in Science & Technology (CASE) PhD studentship. The project will run from the Safety Systems Research Centre at the University of Bristol, with EDF nuclear R&D experts from their centres in Barnwood (UK) […]
