Welcome to the Dalton Nuclear Institute
We bring together the skills and expertise of the nuclear research community at The University of Manchester, the most advanced nuclear research capability in UK academia.
We create opportunities to grow the scale, scope and quality of the University’s nuclear activities, support development of distinctive features in Manchester’s nuclear research capability, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
We nurture strategic partnerships with academia, industry, regulators, and government, and engage with the wider public through school activities, community outreach and the media.
Discover nuclear at Manchester
Research
At Manchester we cover the full fission fuel cycle, fusion power, health and social research.
People
Meet our leadership team and explore the nuclear research community at Manchester.
Schools, colleges and the public
Our interactive online tools are a fun way to learn about nuclear energy.
Latest news
Research connections
The Beam
Discover The Beam, a collaborative, cross-disciplinary nuclear and social research network.
Dalton Cumbrian Facility
Our Dalton Cumbrian Facility enables academia and industry to conduct cutting-edge radiation research.
NWS Research Support Office
We host the NWS RSO, supporting research to underpin the implementation of a UK GDF.
North West Nuclear Arc
We are a founding partner of this unique nuclear sector cluster spanning the North of England and North Wales.
Robotics and AI for Nuclear
Manchester leads the RAIN Hub, which brings together eight teams of experts from across the UK.
Henry Royce Institute
The UK national institute for advanced materials. The Royce Hub is located at Manchester where we lead its Nuclear Materials Research Area.
