Dalton Nuclear Institute

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Our expert community carries out research across the full nuclear fuel cycle.

Our facilities are divided between our Manchester campus and our dedicated Dalton Cumbrian Facility.

From developing accident-tolerant fuel to analysing waste, we're making a real impact.

Manchester and Sheffield to deliver research into the safe geological disposal of nuclear waste.

Nuclear research from Manchester's RAIN Hub has featured in a new government roadmap.

Scientists have performed the first ever laser-spectroscopy measurements of a short-lived radioactive molecule.

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

The University of Manchester offers a range of courses relevant to the nuclear energy sector.

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

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