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Bangor University opens the first nuclear research institute in Wales
The first nuclear research institute in Wales has opened at Bangor University. The Nuclear Futures Institute has been established with funding from the Welsh Government’s Sêr Cymru programme, which is helping to attract world leading researchers to Wales, with funding also coming from the European Regional Development Fund and from the University.
Publication date: 16 November 2017
Bangor University to lead a Science and Innovation Audit
Bangor University has been chosen by the UK Government to lead a Science and Innovation Audit of the North West Nuclear Arc Consortium, and to participate as partners in two other audits.
Twelve Science and Innovation Audits will map local research, innovation, and infrastructure strengths. Bangor University will lead an audit into the North West Nuclear Arc Consortium, together with support from Welsh Government, North West England LEPs, the University of Manchester’s Dalton Institute, and the National Nuclear Laboratory.
Publication date: 20 October 2017
Hitachi-GE, Imperial and Bangor University developing UK and Welsh BWR expertise
Hitachi-GE Nuclear Energy, Ltd. (Hitachi-GE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Imperial College London and Bangor University, enhancing its commitment to support Welsh and British expertise.
Publication date: 31 October 2016
Succeeding in Nuclear industry
A pair of students from North Wales attending Bangor University have recently taken huge strides forward in pursuing their ambitions to carve out future careers in the nuclear industry.
Publication date: 5 July 2016
Bangor University partnership nominated for Award
Horizon Nuclear Power are shortlisted for a prestigious Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services Award.
The short-listing is for the collaboration and strategic engagement between the company and Bangor University, assisted by other partners such as National Skills Academy for Nuclear, Nuclear Graduates Programme and the North Wales Economic Ambition Board. The partnership aims to raise the profile of the Nuclear Industry, and the opportunities it offers to graduates, amongst staff and students at the University.
Publication date: 5 April 2016