Integral to achieving our vision is collaboration. This is driven by a membership structure that forges a productive alliance between academic and industrial institutions and actively pursues a long-term research and innovation pipeline.
In short, membership of the South West Nuclear Hub can provide:
- An unrivalled strategic alliance in the South West
- Experts from Academic, Industry & Governmental organisations
- A single front door to the expertise of all our members
- Stronger Together – working together to achieve the Hub and member’s objectives
- Unique access to tier specific benefits and entitlements
The time is right and the opportunity is here; this is the ideal moment to join the South West Nuclear Hub.
We have three main tiers of membership, tailored to the type and size of your organisation. We deliver a whole host of specific benefits that will bolster proposals and contribute to future research wins. These benefits are shaped around our strategic pillars: Research, Innovation, People and Engagement. Please note Associate membership is by invitation only.
Companies and institutions with an interest in nuclear energy development, deployment and support throughout the lifecycle, including the supporting supply chains. Those with an active collaboration with the Hub, e.g. active research, innovation, teaching or engagement projects. The South West nuclear industry is a premier destination for investment, innovation and growth. By joining our network your organisation can engage in active research, innovation, teaching or engagement projects with us. Member benefits are aligned to our four strategic pillars and are outlined in our Applied Research Membership brochure, available here: "With an important footprint in the South West and as builder of the first UK nuclear power station in a generation at Hinkley Point C, naturally EDF joined the South West Nuclear Hub to strengthen the collaboration with our academic and industrial partners in this region. We take important value from the opportunities of collaboration enabled by the Hub, either on externally funded projects or on the synergies around the skills needed to develop future nuclear technologies in the UK.” Take a look at these case studies of Applied Research member benefits: Academic Institutions that wish to undertake research and teaching relevant to nuclear energy. The South West nuclear industry is a premier destination for investment, innovation and growth. By joining our network your organisation can engage in active research, innovation, teaching or engagement projects with us. Member benefits are aligned to our four strategic pillars and are outlined in our Academic Membership brochure, available here: Testimonial: Professor Andy Cundy, University of Southampton "The support of the Nuclear Hub was important for identifying a National Nuclear User Facility funding opportunity, securing letters of support and assembling the most appropriate partners.” Take a look at these case studies of Academic Membership benefits: Research Promotion and Engagement Companies seeking to enter the nuclear technology development pipeline, e.g. offering knowledge transfer. Principally spin-outs, start-ups, SMEs and sector-jumpers. The South West nuclear industry is a premier destination for investment, innovation and growth. By joining our network your organisation can engage in active research, innovation, teaching or engagement projects with us. Member benefits are aligned to our four strategic pillars and are outlined in our Applied Research Membership brochure, available here: Take a look at these case studies of Innovation Network member benefits: Supply Chain Innovation ShowcaseApplied Research Membership
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Testimonial: Ionel Nistor, EDF Head of R&D Nuclear
Academic Membership
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Innovation Network Membership
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Become a Member
If you are interested in becoming an Applied Research or Academic member please contact enquiries@southwestnuclearhub.ac.uk directly to discuss fee options, benefits and the commitments involved.
If you would like to sign up to the free Innovation network then please fill in the Application Form below to submit your interest for review.
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Current Members
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