International experts in robotics, remote technologies and AI took part in a Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) and Sellafield Ltd co-hosted workshop.
Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) and Sellafield Ltd at a co-hosted workshop at the RaiCo facility in Whitehaven, West Cumbria.
The week-long…
NTS’s rail division – Direct Rail Services – has begun moving over 46,000 tonnes of material by rail for Nuclear Waste Services (NWS).
NWS, which manages the disposal of the UK’s low level radioactive waste, is carrying out important work on the final capping of legacy disposal trenches…
Applications are now open for the 2025 apprenticeship scheme at Nuclear Restoration Services sites across the UK.
Apprenticeships are available to anyone aged 18 or over as level 2 health physics monitors, level 3 mechanical and electrical engineering technicians or level 6 nuclear…
A team of remote technology specialists have achieved an industry first at Sellafield by successfully operating a robot remotely from an off-site location.
SPOT the quadrupedal robot dog was controlled remotely at a safe location at Sellafield
Operators working from an immersive room…
Two Sellafield Ltd colleagues, Anouschka Van Mourik and Kiara Orchard, have been nominated as ‘Future List Game Changers’ in the Northern Power Women Awards.
The awards recognise and celebrate trailblazing individuals who are driving inclusion and innovation across the north of the UK.…
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has announced it’s establishing a Plutonium Ceramics Academic Hub with the Universities of Manchester and Sheffield.
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has announced it’s establishing a Plutonium Ceramics Academic Hub with the Universities of…
A mobile support service for Cumberland’s families and young people has been launched.
Hub2U takes Cumberland Council’s resources to people who need them in neighbourhoods across the area.
Our Social Impact Multiplied programme and organisations in our Decommissioning Delivery…
An important project to ensure the Sellafield site has a more resilient electricity supply has taken a significant step forward.
The Electrical Distribution Network Upgrade Project (EDNUP) aims to strengthen the site’s electrical distribution network by installing six new substations and…
The world's first carbon-14 diamond has been produced with the potential to provide power for thousands of years.
Weak radio luminescence captured by a low light intensity camera from a synthetic diamond carbon film made from beta-emitting carbon-14 atoms - Image Credit: University of…
Expertise, innovation and collaboration within the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group supply chain has been showcased at its 10th industry event.
The NDA group’s Supply Chain Event saw 2,000 people and 300 exhibitors assemble at Telford International Centre yesterday (Thursday)…
The Cumbrian Award – a special qualification for Cumbrian students – has been accredited by the University of Cumbria.
Western Excellence in Learning and Leadership (WELL) project is hosted by Cumberland Council and funded by Sellafield Ltd and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority.
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Applications are now open for the 2025 apprenticeship scheme at Sellafield Ltd.
With both apprenticeships and degree schemes available covering a wide range of disciplines from business administration to mechanical engineering and nuclear operations, these opportunities are available in…
Natalie Parker has been awarded one of the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s ‘Young Woman Engineer of the Year’ prizes.
A Sellafield Ltd technical specialist, Natalie Parker has been awarded the ‘Young Woman Engineer of the Year’ prize at this year’s Institution of Engineering…
Kiara Orchard has been recognised at the prestigious Association of Project Management Awards.
A Sellafield Ltd assistant project manager, Kiara Orchard, was the winner of the Emerging Project Professional of the Year Award, at the 2024 Association of Project Management (APM) Awards.
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The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group has launched a specialised cyber facility to accelerate collaboration across nuclear operators and the supply chain, on the adoption of innovative technologies such as AI and robotics and enhancing their collective ability to successfully defend…
Sellafield’s legacy waste store, the Magnox Swarf Storage Silo, leaked radioactive liquor into the ground in the 1970s and in 2019 a new leak was discovered.
Our experts are pioneering new ways to help understand and manage what’s going on in the ground below it.
Curiosity around…
The first fuel has been placed into a space-saving storage rack at Sellafield set to save billions of pounds.
Known as the 63-can rack, the container allows the Thorp pond to store 50% more spent nuclear fuel.
That means Sellafield can safely store all the fuel expected from the UK’s…
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group has published its 2023 to 2024 socio-economic report detailing a record investment in projects across the UK.
Over the last five years, the NDA group has invested £60 million in projects that enable permanent and sustainable change in its…
At the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority biannual stakeholder summit, CEO David Peattie announced up to £5 million over five years to support around 20 PhDs.
On the 17th and 18th of September the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) hosted its biannual in person stakeholder summit,…
This year's cohort of apprentices and graduates will help drive forward work at the UK's largest and most complex nuclear site.
Up to 300 vocational and degree apprentices and 150 graduates are expected to join Sellafield Ltd in this year’s intake.
Apprentices will step onto career…
Sellafield is home to one of the biggest portfolios of major construction projects in the UK today. We’re building on an epic scale to provide safe and secure storage of nuclear waste and special nuclear materials.
Sellafield is also home to more than 200 existing nuclear facilities.
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Four innovative organisations have been awarded funding to develop cutting edge remote sensing innovations for defence, security and nuclear decommissioning applications.
NDA awards contracts totalling £30million to drive innovation and research into new nuclear decommissioning techniques.
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has awarded contracts totalling £30million to drive innovation and research into new techniques to deliver safe, sustainable…
Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) has been given planning consent to demolish the turbine hall and electrical annexe at Sizewell A site.
Sizewell A site director, Alan Walker, commented: “This is fantastic news. I’d like to thank everyone involved in helping to deliver our mission to…
Sellafield Ltd has once again hit the top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in England.
Companies in this elite bracket are recognised as ‘outstanding apprenticeship employers through commitment to creating new apprenticeships, diversity of their apprentices and the number of apprentices who…
Sellafield's Programme and Project Partners has appointed its final key delivery partner to help deliver major projects
Altrad Support Services and KAEFER UK & Ireland have signed a multi-million-pound-a-year contract to deliver access solutions, insulation and painting services on…
Sellafield's rail team welcomed the latest addition to their fleet this month as the site took delivery of its first fully electric locomotive.
Sellafield has one of the largest internal rail networks in the country, with eleven miles of track supporting site operations and the UK’s…
During the last decade, NRS has invested over £10 million socio-economic funding into more than 1,400 community driven projects to create sustainable growth.
Our work with the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has helped community partners to turn their great ideas into reality and…
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), in collaboration with its subsidiary Nuclear Waste Services (NWS), has awarded two contracts to establish an innovative partnership for the enhanced management of asbestos waste.
The Asbestos Innovation Partnership (AIP) will work with the NDA,…
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 apprenticeship journey. As part of your apprenticeship, you would study a recognised qualification…
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 how Sellafield is deploying unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to deliver decommissioning work safer,…
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 first ever large-scale graduate recruitment event in Manchester this week, bringing together more…
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 (BEP) handed over its waste treatment cell to commissioning, completing its biggest milestone to…
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 competition from the Department of Work and Pensions and the Prison and Probation Service at the…
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 plug the information and communications technology (ICT) skills shortage, by helping the organisation…
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 environmental outcomes and deliver sustainable net zero decommissioning.
Bridging the oil and…
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 research sites across the UK, ensuring all our futures are safe, secure, and sustainable.
We…
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 in the heart of Whitehaven’s town centre is set to undergo an extensive redevelopment to create a…
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 foundations in the housing and building trade, will support the Programme and Project Partners (PPP)…
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 colleagues affected by menopause.
The accreditation, established by Henpicked, recognises high…
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 the area might be suitable for a GDF.
The Government’s GDF Siting Process in England and Wales…
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, the Sellafield Ltd social impact, multiplied (SiX) programme has supported the West Cumbria Rivers…
Two NDA group employees have been awarded honours by His Majesty the King in the New Year’s Honours List, for services to the nuclear industry, young people and their local communities.
Michelle Pearse, Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Quality & Business Support Manager, has been…
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited Nuclear Transport Solutions’ (NTS) home port in Barrow-in-Furness today and received a tour of its facilities and closer look at its world-leading operations.
The occasion marks the first royal visit hosted by NTS, with The Princess Royal given…
The transformation of Whitehaven’s former Bus Station into a thriving business hub has been celebrated this week after receiving a national award for its impact.
The redevelopment of the once derelict bus station in Whitehaven has been recognised by the Institute…
NDA Director of Socio-Economics, Jamie Reed, explains why we invest in projects to help deliver positive change in our communities.
As the NDA’s first Director of Socio-Economics, it’s a privilege to work as part of a team committed to working with local partners to help improve, grow and…
A state-of-the-art skills centre for the UK nuclear industry has been officially opened at Sellafield.
The Glove Box Training Facility upskills operators in one of nuclear’s most important disciplines. Glove boxes are crucial to operations on nuclear sites. They allow operators to handle…
Sellafield is boosting the support for life saving emergency services in the community with the announcement of further funding for BEEP Doctors Cumbria.
BEEP Doctors (BASICS) Cumbria is a charity providing skilled volunteer doctors who can rapidly respond to accidents and emergencies in…
The NDA is hosting Cumbria’s first ever cyber security “Capture the Flag” competition for secondary schools across the county.
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) is hosting Cumbria’s first ever cyber security “Capture the Flag” competition for secondary schools across the county,…
Sellafield Ltd welcomes 325 new apprentices and graduates as they embark on an exciting career at the largest and most complex nuclear site in the UK.
The new starters will take on a whole range of disciplines such as operations, project management, design engineering and fire fighters,…
Drone pilots have successfully completed 2 flight firsts on the Sellafield site leading the way to increased safety of employees during decommissioning.
The successful deployment of the Elios 3 drone equipped with a LiDAR sensor marks a major milestone for the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV…
This publication sets out the strategy of the Programme and Projet Partners (PPP) for the next 5 years, 2023 to 2028.
It contains an overview of PPP’s purpose and it’s work to deliver a pipeline of major projects at Sellafield, supported by a roadmap of steps the partnership will take in…
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), hosted American and Canadian counterparts to share best practice around how best to deliver effective stakeholder engagement, which is critical to decommissioning.
Representatives from the United States Department of Energy (DoE) and Atomic…
A youth-led eco project is set to see Whitehaven's harbour become mainland Europe’s largest Seabin site.
Whitehaven Harbour Youth Project has already secured the installation of 6 of the ocean-cleaning Seabins and last week they installed the 7th, with the help of Sellafield's Social…
The Programme and Project Partners (PPP), a 20-year partnership transforming how Sellafield Ltd delivers major projects, continues supply chain expansion with earthworks package award.
Keltbray, specialist construction engineering and infrastructure services provider, has been awarded the…
Repository site begins work processing 260 containers to make nuclear waste permanently safe, sooner.
Nuclear Waste Services (NWS), which operates the UK’s Low Level Waste Repository in Cumbria, is currently preparing 260 containers of nuclear waste for final emplacement in disposal vaults…
Apart from the stunning scenery and endless sports and leisure activities, Cumbria has a wealth of opportunities for outsiders moving into the area.
Hidden in the depth of Cumbria, Nuclear Waste Services (NWS), part of the NDA Group, has opportunities abound for skilled engineers to join…
Jennifer Maher has been named as one of the top 50 women in engineering
Sellafield engineers, Jennifer Maher and Jennifer Humphries have extra reasons to celebrate this Women in Engineering Day having been named in the Women in Engineering Society’s Top Women in Engineering Awards.
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The UK's Sellafield nuclear facility has unveiled its AI (artificial intelligence) strategy intended to improve efficiency and safety, with the goal that by 2032 "AI will be driving safer, faster and better performance across our facilities and business functions, with established advisory…