Policy engagement
Led by Director Professor Francis Livens, our Dalton Nuclear Policy Group includes senior thought leaders with extensive and varied experience across the UK's nuclear sector.
The Group takes an objective, evidence-based and independent view of policy making in relation to the nuclear and wider energy sectors, in the context of the UK Government's commitment to the achievement of Net Zero by 2050, coupled with considerations of energy security, affordability and the broader interactions between energy markets and society.
In developing its advice and recommendations, the Group works closely with others across the University and - where appropriate - engages with colleagues elsewhere in academia, industry and Government to complement the insight and experience which exists within the Group itself.
The Group’s output is intended to be both novel and impactful, offering advice and recommendation to policy-makers and other stakeholders, founded on impartial and evidence-based analysis.
Our latest position papers
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Delivering advanced nuclear: the role of government
August 2022
What action can the government take to ensure the UK delivers on its advanced nuclear ambition?
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Siting implications of nuclear energy: a path to net zero
March 2022
What are the key actions needed to deliver a responsible nuclear sector in the UK's net zero future?
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Nuclear energy for net zero: a strategy for action
June 2021
Roadmap detailing the eight key actions required to assess the role of nuclear energy in our net zero future.
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Policy@Manchester blogs
- Nuclear power – the role of government
- The skills gap for long term nuclear future
- The Energy Security Strategy: Going nuclear
- Building nuclear for a greener future
- Advanced nuclear energy for Net Zero: A strategy for action
- The 2020 Energy White Paper - Is nuclear power back?
- Nuclear powered decarbonisation?