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Growth opportunities for the UK from all aspects of the nuclear sector
Mike Graham is the National Secretary of Prospect, the trade union that represents many of the professional staff working in the energy sector. He outlines the benefits of a healthy nuclear industry.
These are exciting and interesting times for the nuclear industry. As individuals and organisations involved in the industry, we strongly believe in the value of strong, safe civil nuclear generation.
However, there are many who are still sceptical and unconvinced and the need to talk with, and listen to, those in nuclear communities is essential.
Read more about 'Growth opportunities for the UK from all aspects of the nuclear sector'...
02 February 2012
One sugar and a splash of radium in your tea?
Who would have thought that kettles, face creams and watches could pose a radiation hazard? Yet these radioactive curios are among the items in storage at RSRL Harwell awaiting disposal, some dating back to early last century.
31 January 2012
Welsh Environment Minister visits Trawsfynydd
The Welsh Government’s Environment and Sustainable Development Minister was shown a range of decommissioning activities during a recent visit to Trawsfynydd site in North Wales.
19 January 2012
A fifth of RSRL Harwell land delicensed
For the first time in decades, it is now possible to walk across the front of Harwell site without once stepping on nuclear licensed property.
17 January 2012
Research bursary call 2012
The NDA is offering up to £500,000 over the next financial year to encourage university research projects that can contribute to its nuclear decommissioning and clean-up mission.
06 December 2011
RWMD Restructure
Our Radioactive Waste Management Directorate (RWMD) has recently undertaken a review of its organisational structure. The high level objective was to develop a structure to deliver RWMD’s programme mission and objectives in the most efficient manner.
01 December 2011
RWMD first employer approved by Science Council
RWMD first to be approved in pilot Continuing Professional Development employer approval scheme.
01 December 2011
Work starts on underground waste vaults
Construction work has now started on a series of underground vaults that will house up to a quarter of a million tonnes of low-level radioactive waste arising from the gradual demolition of Dounreay.
28 November 2011
Berkeley boilers on the move
Berkeley's iconic boilers are due to be shipped off to Sweden for recycling.
28 November 2011
Stakeholders gather for national event
Almost 100 delegates gathered at the NDA’s National Event to discuss a range of decommissioning topics.
28 November 2011
French underground facility visit
Staff from RWMD accompanied a group of delegates from West Cumbria on a fact-finding visit to France.
