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Sixty-two years on
Sixty-two years on
Today marks the 62nd anniversary of Britain’s worst ever nuclear disaster. As time moves forward, so does the project to decommission the pile chimney.
How much radioactive waste is there in the world?
The NDA’s National Waste Inventory Manager Hannah Paterson reflects on a recent international meeting to discuss status and trends in radioactive waste management.
Building a sustainable process with the community at its heart
Marie Berggren, from the Swedish municipality of Östhammar, shares her thoughts on the journey her community has taken within the Swedish geological disposal programme.
Summit brings people together to improve understanding
NDA Head of Stakeholder Relations John McNamara reflects on the recent 2-day summit, held in Anglesey, for individuals and organisations who are interested in our clean-up mission.
Fascinating to see projects progress from the drawing board to reality
As the £8.5 million Integrated Innovation in Nuclear Decommissioning (IIND) competition heads into the final stages, NDA Head of Technology Melanie Brownridge invites the 5 collaborative projects to outline their work.
Anchored in reality but pushing innovation into under-developed areas
Wood's Ged McGill says the competition's clear pathway to an active demonstration provided a real focus for innovation.
We're addressing industry challenges in a collaborative, imaginative way
Adrian Davis-Johnston says Nuvia is proud of the collective team effort that has overcome challenges and ensured the project is on track.
Stepping out of our comfort zone to test other innovative ideas
Createc's Matt Mellor outlines how testing new technology in a realistic environment is incredibly beneficial, enabling companies to make the leap from inactive to active use.
Fully remote solution needs fewer people and less equipment
Tony Carrigan, from Cavendish Nuclear, outlines how 3 existing technologies have been brought together and have potential to transform how radioactive cells are decommissioned.
Opportunity to carry out exciting and innovative research
David Main, from Barrnon Ltd, describes how the Integrated Innovation in Nuclear Decommissioning competition enables exciting research that would otherwise be difficult for a small company.
Engineering is everywhere, it's all around us, every day!
Design Engineering Analyst Rhianne Boag, from the technical team at International Nuclear Services, explains why everyone's calendar should mark International Women in Engineering Day.