Director's Introduction
Andrew Sherry
The Dalton Nuclear Institute at The University of Manchester is internationally recognised as a leading research and higher learning capability which is at the heart of the UK's nuclear skills and research agenda.
In higher learning, the Institute has established a broad range of nuclear programmes that encompass outreach to widen participation, undergraduate teaching and postgraduate research to enable hundreds of students to develop their scientific and engineering skills, and CPD modules that enable career development in the nuclear industry.
In research, we are attracting leading nuclear researchers to the University and building major research facilities to target research on the most challenging nuclear issues. Our collaboration with universities and industry is helping to establish a national nuclear capability that is increasingly sought out by international players for partnership, research and skills development. Technology transfer has facilitated the application of new understanding to address nuclear issues of safety, security and radioactive waste management.
In external engagement, we are engaged in public policy development, expert consultancy and studies by learned societies, delivering independent and authoritative advice on nuclear matters. Knowledge transfer through partnerships with large companies and small/medium-sized enterprises provides an important mechanism for economic growth. Also, the creation of new nuclear research facilities in West Cumbria with student access to the unique facilities at the National Nuclear Laboratory is contributing to the socio-economic development through Britain's Energy Coast Masterplan.
We are also committed to the improvement of public understanding of nuclear matters, particularly in the wake of the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear incident. We are working with international media, the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, the Smallpeice Trust, the Museum of Science and Industry as well as schools and other "STEM" initiatives to help develop the public's interest in and understanding of nuclear science and engineering.
I hope you find the information within this website useful. If you would like any further information please don't hesitate to get in touch with either myself or one of the members of my team.