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A single front door for civil nuclear research, innovation and skills in the South West of the UK. 💡⚛️

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Prof Claire Corkhill @clairecorkhill.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Reflecting on the past and present, what does the future hold for nuclear in the South West region? It was great to be joined by @claireyoungmp.bsky.social and @evelynwelch.bsky.social at the annual @sw-nuclearhub.bsky.social @bristoluni.bsky.social showcase to share ideas and shape what's next ☢️
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UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) @ukaeaofficial.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
We are delighted to now share with you the updated UK Fusion Materials Roadmap. UK Atomic Energy Authority – facilitated and co-funded by the Henry Royce Institute and EPSRC – brought together fusion materials experts. 👉To download, go to: ccfe.ukaea.uk/wp-content/u...
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Prof Claire Corkhill @clairecorkhill.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Good things come to those who wait… or maybe it’s those who work hard and convince funders to back them 😅 Excited to finally introduce the new Radiomineralogy Laboratory! 100 m2 dedicated to actinide mineralogy / materials science and radioactive waste immobilisation and disposal.
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South West Nuclear Hub @sw-nuclearhub.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Are you looking for CPD opportunities in Radiochemistry? Perhaps time for a refresh? The NNUF-EXACT facility are running a two-day training course on the 21-22nd Oct, providing a fantastic overview of radioanalytical techniques and theory for analysts and radiochemists! #Radiochemistry
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South West Nuclear Hub @sw-nuclearhub.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
⚛️ Why study on the MSc Nuclear Science and Engineering Course? ⚛️ World class facilities, direct access to industrial partners, contributing to climate change solutions and experiencing the beautiful city of Bristol… not a bad list! Start this September: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCez... #NuclearMSc
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South West Nuclear Hub @sw-nuclearhub.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Our May newsletter drops in one hour! Are you subscribed? 👇👇👇 southwestnuclearhub.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
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Jean Golding Institute @jgibristol.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
#BristolDataWeek2025, Challenges & Solutions: Data Science and the Nuclear Industry with @sw-nuclearhub.bsky.social 🗓️ 3 June, 14:00 - 15:40, Online This workshop will explore data science challenges and solutions adopted by the nuclear industry. Register now: tinyurl.com/ms8wtzfn #BDW2025
Headshots Left to right: Chris Truman, Mark Bankhead, Samara Vazquez Perez & Andrew Davis
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South West Nuclear Hub @sw-nuclearhub.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Registrations are now OPEN to join us at our dedicated session as part of the Jean Golding Institute’s flagship event: Bristol Data Week Sign up to the event here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/challenges... #BDW2025
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South West Nuclear Hub @sw-nuclearhub.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Putting the Fusion Cart before the Tritium Horse? After 70 years of research, scientists are yet to reach a consensus on how best to breed tritium - a rare, expensive & necessary ingredient in the process of producing fusion energy southwestnuclearhub.ac.uk/fusion-energ... #FusionEnergyWeek ⚛️
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South West Nuclear Hub @sw-nuclearhub.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
⚛️Nuclear Workforce Assessment 2024⚛️ 3 key points: · The South West is the place for nuclear in the UK · Higher Education has a key role in the workforce provision · Improvement is needed to benefit from a diverse workforce Read our thoughts on our website: southwestnuclearhub.ac.uk/the-2024-nuc...
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South West Nuclear Hub @sw-nuclearhub.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
⚛️ Bursary for Home Students: Nuclear Science and Engineering Masters at Bristol ⚛️ We are excited to share that nine bursaries of £6500 are now open to home applicants on the MSc in Nuclear Science and Engineering course hosted at the University of Bristol! #NuclearSkills
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South West Nuclear Hub @sw-nuclearhub.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Hello! Follow the South West Nuclear Hub for news and updates from us and our community of academic, industrial and innovation members! ⚛️💡
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Prof Claire Corkhill @clairecorkhill.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
🚨New paper alert! 🚨 In this work led by PhD graduate James Mansfield, we explore the role of Mg and Ca in glass durability focusing on natural basaltic glass compositions. Read all about it here: sciencedirect.com/science/arti... @sw-nuclearhub.bsky.social @cabot-institute.bsky.social
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The effect of magnesia and lime on the durability of synthetic basaltic glasses
The effect of varying [MgO][MgO]+[CaO] ratios on the chemical durability of a series of synthetic basaltic glasses is examined via monolith (MCC-1) an…
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