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.

As the festive season approaches, our scientists have been blending creativity with cutting-edge technology to produce something delightfully unexpected and impressively small. 

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Jill Hruby to our Board effective 1 January 2026. Jill brings an extraordinary depth of experience in national security, nuclear deterrence and advanced technology leadership.

On 10 December 2025, the National Research Organisations (NRO) Group officially launched an alliance of 35 organisations committed to advancing science for the benefit of all. We’re proud to announce that AWE is part of this powerful network.

In partnership with the Worshipful Company of Engineers and the Engineers Trust, AWE is proud to launch the Defence Industry Early Careers Engineering Prize for 2026.

We are pleased to announce that AWE has been featured in a major publication called ‘Manufacturing momentum: powering a resilient future’ produced by the National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB), which celebrates and shares contributions from industry members covering themes of national interest and relevance.

AWE has contributed to a newly published textbook, Nuclear Data: Applications to Society and Industry, released by IOP Publishing and now available online.

We are delighted to announce that AWE materials scientist Scott McCulloch has been appointed Visiting Professor at the University of Strathclyde.

Here at AWE, in a move towards smarter and safer workplaces, we recently unveiled that we have added robot dogs (otherwise known as quadruped robots) to our elite force to enhance safety, efficiency and data collection.

Today, as we face new global challenges, the spirit of Remembrance is just as important as ever, especially on this special anniversary.  

As AWE commemorates its 75th anniversary this year, we also join the global scientific community in marking the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025 (IYQ), recognising a century of groundbreaking achievements in quantum physics and its transformative impact on the world.

Suren shares how his military background has shaped his career at AWE.

AWE is pleased to announce a new Strategic Alliance with the University of Surrey, driving innovation in nuclear science and technology through collaboration.

Last week, in Ada Lovelace’s honour, a passionate team from AWE welcomed around 70 enthusiastic Year 6 students and their teachers to a STEM event to celebrate science, creativity and resilience.  

Today, the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) announced its investigation findings following the fatality of a Balfour Beatty employee in 2023, who was working in a construction enclave on AWE’s Aldermaston site.

On 16 October, AWE marked a major milestone in its history with the ‘AWE75: Proud of our past. Prepared for our future.’ event at the Institution of Civil Engineers, London. The event saw over 100 guests from across government, academia and the defence community gather to commemorate AWE’s legacy and look ahead to our future.

AWE has marked a major milestone in its early careers programme with the graduation of 35 apprentices. The event celebrated the achievements of individuals who have completed programmes across a range of technical disciplines and who now join the workforce supporting one of the UK’s most critical national security missions.

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Four talented and inspirational students from University College London (UCL) recently presented the findings of their individual research projects at a showcase event marking the conclusion of AWE’s annual Chief Scientist Short Project Scheme 2025. 

AWE has today published its Partnering for National Defence 2025/26report, celebrating the partners and people who support its work in keeping the UK safe through nuclear science and technology.