Innovation Is Transforming Nuclear Decommissioning New robotic technologies are being tested at the Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) Oldbury site in South Gloucestershire, marking an important step forward in how legacy nuclear waste can be managed more safely and efficiently. The trials demonstrate how advanced automation, remote operation and artificial intelligence are beginning to reshape some …
Nuclear South West was proud to support the Great South West’s Westminster launch of A New Nuclear Future, a major prospectus setting out the region’s capability and readiness to help deliver the UK’s long‑term nuclear ambitions. Held in the Palace of Westminster and attended by parliamentarians, policymakers, investors, regulators and industry leaders, the event showcased …
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Nuclear South West convened the first meeting of its refreshed Board this week, bringing together senior leaders from across civil nuclear, defence, fusion, academia, local government and professional services. The session marked an important step in shaping a renewed programme of activity to support the region’s position as the UK’s most diverse and dynamic nuclear …
People across the UK with the ambition to build a career in nuclear now have a new opportunity to take their next step, as the Nuclear Bursary opens for applications. Funded through the Nuclear Skills Plan and delivered by the National Skills Academy for Nuclear (NSAN), the bursary is designed to remove barriers to training …
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Advancing Nuclear Regulation and Deployment – April 23rd 2026 The Westminster Energy, Environment & Transport Forum brought together policymakers, regulators, industry leaders and sector specialists last week for a timely discussion on the future of nuclear regulation and deployment in the UK. The session provided a clear and constructive view of how the regulatory …
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Strengthening Regional Alignment and Opportunity Nuclear South West hosted a highly productive South West Regional Nuclear Group Roundtable in May, bringing together partners from across the region to align activity, share insight and strengthen our collective capability. The session marked an important step in deepening collaboration across the civil and defence nuclear landscape at a …
Nuclear South West (NSW) has been prominently featured in a new regional publication examining the future of the South West’s nuclear sector and the opportunities emerging as Hinkley Point C (HPC) moves toward completion. The article explores how the region’s nuclear ecosystem has matured over the past decade, with NSW positioned as a central convening …
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Nuclear South West was pleased to attend the NIA’s SME Group Meeting in Bristol on March 26th, with both Sam Orchard and Corinne Matthews representing the region’s growing nuclear ecosystem. The event brought together more than 150 delegates from across the UK supply chain, showcasing the depth, diversity and ambition of SMEs working in nuclear …
AMS Nuclear has reached a significant milestone in its growth, securing a new multi-million pound contract at Hinkley Point C for the supply of sampling and process equipment at Hinkley Point C. The new contract also places the Somerset-based SME at the highest level of the project’s supply chain and reflects strong confidence in AMS …
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