20 May 2021 | 0 minutes read

Physics World-high-power laser development and innovation

Last week, we celebrated 61 years of the laser. Colin Danson, Distinguished Scientist at AWE and Academic Access Manager for Orion, spoke to Physics World about the latest in the world of high-power laser development and innovation. Listen to the episode of Physics World Weekly here

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AWE hosts its first Nuclear Safety Conference

In late 2025, the Government published the Nuclear Regulatory Review, a landmark report described by the Prime Minister as “establishing a clear and ambitious course to renew our nuclear sector, to accelerate the safe, secure, and affordable delivery of nuclear projects across civil, defence, and decommissioning”.

Materials scientist appointed Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry

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Celebrating Excellence: Three Honours Awarded in the New Year Honours List

As we welcome the New Year, we are proud to announce that three outstanding individuals from AWE have been recognised in the New Year Honours List for their exceptional contributions and dedication.