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Dalton Nuclear Institute

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A hub for nuclear research

University researchers come together at the Dalton Nuclear Institute to form the most advanced nuclear research capability in the UK.

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Discover how our pioneering research, outstanding facilities and nuclear expertise tackle society's challenges.
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Explore our facilities in Cumbria and Manchester.

Research connections

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The Beam

Discover our research network, The Beam, and how social research methods are being applied.
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Dalton Cumbrian Facility

Our Dalton Cumbrian Facility enables academia and industry to carry out high-end nuclear research.
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RWM Research Support Office

We host the RWM RSO, an office focused on the safe disposal of the UK's radioactive wastes.

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Professor Francis Livens to join NDA board

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has appointed Professor Francis Livens to its board.
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£2.5m project to research safe nuclear waste disposal

Manchester and Sheffield to deliver research into the safe geological disposal of nuclear waste.
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Nuclear robotics development features in govt roadmap

Nuclear research from Manchester's RAIN Hub has featured in a new government roadmap.
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Physicists measure short-lived radioactive molecules

Scientists have performed the first ever laser-spectroscopy measurements of a short-lived radioactive molecule.
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Physicists awarded Ernest Rutherford Fellowships

Two of our physicists are among ten new recipients of Ernest Rutherford Fellowships.

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Study with us

The University of Manchester offers a range of courses relevant to the nuclear energy sector.
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Schools, colleges and the public

Our staff deliver hands-on science and engineering activities at a range of events across the UK.
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About us

We are the UK's largest academic provider of nuclear research and development.

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