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As part of our dedication to the CTBT and innovation in nuclear technology, we hosted The Radionuclide Monitoring Technical Workshop (RMTW), bringing together the best minds in nuclear testing detection to debate and discuss new techniques and the latest research.
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AWE is pleased to announce a new Strategic Alliance with The University of Manchester, marking a significant commitment to advancing research and innovation in nuclear science and technology.
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We welcome the Office for Nuclear Regulation’s decision to close the improvement notice, served last year following an incident on the Aldermaston site at our Explosive Technology Centre. There was no risk to the public or the environment from this incident.
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Robert Kennedy, an undergraduate from the University of St Andrews, has been awarded the highly esteemed Materials Science Year in Industry Student Prize.
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AWE Aldermaston has ‘met’ the ONR's expectations for climate resilience.
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Joe Gilkes from the University of Warwick, has been recognised with two prestigious awards for his outstanding doctoral research.
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As we mark our 75th anniversary, AWE welcomed The Rt Hon. John Healey MP, Secretary of State for Defence, to AWE Aldermaston.
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AWE’s Jenny Boxwell and Dario Castiglione have been elected to key positions by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) membership. Jenny was elected as a Trustee of the RSC whilst Dario has joined the Professional Standards Board (PSB). Both will play an important role in the governance of the RSC.
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In partnership with the Worshipful Company of Engineers and Engineers Trust, AWE is proud to announce Catherine Smith of Reliance Precision Limited as 2025 winner of the Defence Industry Early Careers Engineering Prize.