News

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has purchased Aldermaston Park, a 139-acre site on the northern boundary of AWE’s Aldermaston site. The site will be occupied by AWE.

Dr. Hugh Goyder, one of our William Penney Fellows, from Cranfield University, takes a moment to reflect on the development of computer simulation as a vital tool for research at AWE.

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”. 

We are delighted to announce that Roy Awbery has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC).

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.