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. […]
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The Conversation website: “Why we need a new science of safety”
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
The UKSAF Announce the Young Surface Analyst of the Year Competition 2016
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, […]
Interface Analysis Centre picks up awards at nuclear technology event
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 […]
Hub and NNL sign a Memorandum of Understanding
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: Technical Specialist – Irradiation Damage
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 wins UKSAF Vickerman Prize
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 […]
FY2016 Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) Call for Postdoctoral Researchers
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: […]
EPSRC ICASE PhD Studentship available at Bristol with EDF
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) […]
Hexacopter news
Dr James MacFarlane and his team at the University of Bristol have developed an innovative system to safely and remotely assess radiological hazards across the nuclear industry, providing real-time information on the source, intensity and location of radiation. Dr MacFarlane was today announced as the joint winner of this year’s ERA Foundation Entrepreneurs Award and […]