AWE announces new Strategic Alliance with the University of Surrey

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

The University of Surrey joins the University of Bristol, Cranfield University, Heriot-Watt University, Imperial College London, The University of Manchester and the University of Strathclyde as AWE’s seventh strategic alliance university partner. Each university brings unique and specialised expertise that supports our work in national defence and keeping the UK safe. The University of Surrey’s capabilities include nuclear threat reduction, radiological protection, quantum computation and ageing of engineering materials.

This alliance demonstrates a joint endeavour from AWE and Surrey to ongoing development of cutting-edge technologies and capabilities – with the aim of strengthening the existing and vibrant research environment and inspiring future generations of scientists and engineers.

President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Surrey, Professor Stephen Jarvis, said: “We are delighted to formalise our partnership with AWE. Surrey’s long-standing strengths in materials science, quantum technologies, and engineering innovation align closely with AWE’s mission. Together, we can deliver impactful research and create new opportunities for our students and researchers to contribute to the nation’s scientific capability.”

The partnership will enable AWE to enhance its access to leading academics, facilities and STEM training opportunities, as well as advanced research centres and their network of national industrial partners. It will enable Surrey to undertake an increasingly ambitious range of technical programmes.

AWE Executive Director, Professor Andrew Randewich CBE, said: “I am delighted that the University of Surrey has become AWE’s strategic alliance partner. Our partnership with the university underscores a strong and continued investment in furthering our shared interests in areas such as engineering, quantum technologies, materials research and nuclear security to deliver future capability. We also have three outstanding William Penney Fellows based at the university whose commitment to discovery, innovation and collaboration will greatly benefit AWE’s critical mission.”