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Dalton Nuclear Institute

storage of UK plutonium

Managing the UK plutonium stockpile: no easy choices

Should the UK plutonium stockpile become waste or energy?

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

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Research

At Manchester we cover the full fission fuel cycle, fusion power, health and social research.
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People

Meet our leadership team and explore the nuclear research community at Manchester.
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Schools, colleges and the public

Our interactive online tools are a fun way to learn about nuclear energy.

News

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Dalton in running for Bhattacharyya Award

The Dalton Nuclear Institute is shortlisted for Royal Academy of Engineering’s prestigious Award
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Dalton Nuclear Institute is EDI Trailblazer

Dalton Institute is the first Academic Industry Partner for Inclusion and Diversity in Nuclear

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University launches new robotics research centre

Research centre designed to create autonomous systems to play key role in climate response
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New UK Prime Minister must act to help meet net zero target

Calls to lift existing barriers if nuclear energy is to help meet net zero target
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Manchester graduate wins Materials Science Thesis Prize

Joe Mahmoud's research is pertinent to nuclear fuel reprocessing and nuclear forensics.

Research connections

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The Beam

Discover The Beam, a collaborative, cross-disciplinary nuclear and social research network.
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Dalton Cumbrian Facility

Our Dalton Cumbrian Facility enables academia and industry to conduct cutting-edge radiation research.
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NWS Research Support Office

We host the NWS RSO, supporting research to underpin the implementation of a UK GDF.
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North West Nuclear Arc

We are a founding partner of this unique nuclear sector cluster spanning the North of England and North Wales.
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Robotics and AI for Nuclear

Manchester leads the RAIN Hub, which brings together eight teams of experts from across the UK.
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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. 

Research themes

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Fuel and fuel cladding

We work to develop and improve the performance of nuclear fuels and fuel cladding associated with reactors.
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Reactors

Helping the industry develop the next generation of reactor plants and assure their performance.
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Recycle

The UK is a leader in reprocessing spent nuclear fuel given its experience in operating reprocessing plants.
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Environment and waste

Finding robust ways to safely clean-up the nuclear legacy is a global grand challenge.
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Decommissioning

Decommissioning and clean-up of the UK’s public sector nuclear facilities is a multi-billion pound programme.
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Nuclear and society

Much of our research activity takes place through nuclear and social research network, The Beam.
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Fusion power

Nuclear fusion has the potential to be a near-limitless source of continuous power that emits no carbon dioxide.
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Health and medical

Our researchers are working to better understand the effects of radiation on our health.

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