Nuclear Waste Updates

Engineering and energy management updates from employers, suppliers and contractors.

Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) Apprenticeship Programme offers a hands-on learning experience in the nuclear sector, surrounded by experienced professionals who can support you throughout your…

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Geological disposal involves isolating radioactive waste deep underground, inside a suitable rock volume to ensure that no harmful quantities of radioactivity ever reach the surface environment. A…

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14 March 2024

Nuclear waste reaches the end of the line, making it safer, sooner. A major collaboration between Nuclear Waste Services (NWS), Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) and Nuclear Transport Solutions (…

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13 March 2024

Drone expert Amanda Smith marked International Women's Day by representing the UK at a global technology conference.

Amanda Smith explained to delegates at an industry summit in Switzerland…

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8 March 2024

The NDA group hosted it's first ever large-scale graduate recruitment event in Manchester, with over 600 candidates in attendance.

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group held its…

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8 March 2024

Clean up of the Sellafield site has taken another step forward with a new storage facility completing a vital milestone ahead of schedule.

This month the £1.5 billion Box Encapsulation Plant…

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06 March 2024

Nuclear Waste Services has reached the last instalment of its Strategy Series! Over the course of the last few months, they have dissected their corporate strategy with some of their best experts…

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29 February 2024

The transfer trolley for moving used fuel transport casks has been installed at Finnish waste management company Posiva's encapsulation plant under construction at Olkiluoto.

The trolley -…

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13 February 2024

Why choose a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) to dispose of higher activity radioactive waste? It provides multiple barriers of protection, such as natural geological formations as well as…

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The Programme and Project Partners at Sellafield has received a UK Government award for their work in diversity and inclusion.

The Programme and Project Partners (PPP) beat off strong…

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08 February 2024

Adrienne Kelbie, Independent Chair of Nuclear Waste Services (NWS), had what many would consider an unconventional start in the world of nuclear. Working as an administrative temp, she worked her…

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08 February 2024

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority is hosting its first ever group wide Academic and Industry Research Forum.

The NDA is hosting its first ever group wide Academic and Industry Research…

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06 February 2024

Applications are open for Sellafield Ltd’s new Digital and Technology Solutions degree apprenticeship.

Starting in September this year, the new scheme is designed to help the organisation…

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05 February 2024

The National Decommissioning Centre (NDC) and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) are working in partnership on research to support the energy sector to reduce costs and emissions, improve…

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1 February 2024

Recruiting to shape a greener and more sustainable future.

A world leader in its field, Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) is responsible for decommissioning the first generation nuclear and…

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01/02/24

A unique project to transform a derelict local building into a digital and gaming hub has secured multi-million pound backing from Sellafield Ltd and BT.

The former Whittles furniture store…

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01/02/24

William King Construction to expand training schemes and employ more people after winning contracts with the Programme and Project Partners.

The Cleator Moor company in West Cumbria, with…

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25th January 2024

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has achieved Menopause Friendly Accreditation in recognition of its work to foster an inclusive culture and put in place the right support for…

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25th January 2024

Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) has welcomed the formation of a new Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) Working Group in South Holderness, East Riding of Yorkshire, to begin engagement about whether…

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25th January 2024

Community and environmental restoration projects in West Cumbria will receive over £460,000 of new funding through Sellafield Ltd’s Social Impact Multiplied programme.

Over the last 3 years…

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11 January 2024