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 […]
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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 […]
Closer collaboration announced between the University of Bristol and the National Nuclear Laboratory
The University of Bristol and the UK’s National Nuclear Laboratory have signed a statement of intent to work more closely to explore opportunities in joint research, R&D and training, which will provide support to industry aligned with the Government’s Nuclear Industrial Strategy.
Hitachi visits the University of Bristol
In November 2013 the University of Bristol was visited by Hitachi. The afternoon saw discussions with a primary focus on challenges related to the clean-up of the Fukushima Dai Ichi power station rather than New Build. Bristol has started to draft some work packages for Hitachi in this area. A team of NRC researchers led […]