A new Hub for nuclear energy that will become a leading centre in the South West for academic research, education and innovation has opened at the University of Bristol. left to right: Professor Hugh Brady, Vice-Chancellor; Megan and Nuala Smith, daughter and wife of the late Professor David Smith; Emeritus Professor Joe McGeehan; Professor Tom …
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Following the latest developments on Hinkley Point C, Matt Burley, Chair of Nuclear South West said: After the great news received last night following EDF’s historic board decision, it was indeed a disappointment to hear about further unexpected delays. Nuclear South West remains delighted that EDF has approved the financial mechanisms to allow the Hinkley …
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Image courtesy of EDF Energy The largest engineering project in Europe, the construction of the new power station is a once in a lifetime opportunity to boost the jobs and economic prosperity and generate thousands of training opportunities for local people. Hinkley Point C will be the first new nuclear power station in the UK …
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Last night EDF Energy issued a press release stating that the board will meet on 28th July to consider the Final Investment Decision for the Hinkley Point C project. This is the full release. On the news that the board will meet, Steve Hindley, Chair of the Heart of the South West LEP, said: “Hinkley …
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Image courtesy of SWMAS Devon based Design and Engineering firm, SC Innovation, a world leader in specialist equipment for harsh environments, has become the first South West based engineering SME to open an office in the Somerset Energy Innovation Centre in Bridgwater. The new centre is a catalyst for collaboration between national and South …
On the historic day that Andrea Leadsom withdrew from the Conservative leadership race and Theresa May was formally announced as the new party leader, the South West’s own leaders were in the House of Commons setting out for parliamentarians the £50 billion worth of business opportunities up for grabs for businesses that can provide services …
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Nuclear South West partners, including delegates from the Heart of the South West, West of England and Gfirst Local Enterprise Partnerships, Somerset and Sedgemoor Councils, SWMAS, Hinkley Supply Chain Team, the Nuclear Industry Network and the University of Bristol, attended the World Nuclear Exhibition (WNE) in Paris earlier this month. WNE is the leading event …
£50 billion worth of business opportunities are up-for-grabs for firms who can provide services for the nuclear industry in the south west. And on Monday 11th July 2016, businesses and representatives from the Government will be able to find out more about how they can play their part at a special event in Westminster. Taking …
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